Building agricultural resiliency: During tour with Senate leaders, Oliveira shows off research at UMass Cold Springs Orchard in Belchertown
BELCHERTOWN — Among UMass Cold Springs Orchard’s 35 acres of apple trees hang little orange tents at the top of the trees that, despite the blazing color, are discretely managing pesky moths.These prism-shaped moth traps release pheromones to attract...
Northampton bans auto dealerships near downtown; zone change won’t affect Volvo operation on King Street
NORTHAMPTON — Auto dealerships close to downtown are now banned after the City Council’s recent decision to adopt new zoning that councilor’s say better aligns with the city’s ideals of sustainability.Though the zone change approved at the council’s...
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UMass basketball: Minutemen officially in 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase with Providence, Boston College and Temple
The news is officially official: the UMass men’s basketball program will be part of the four-team field in the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase, the Hall announced on Monday.Joining the Minutemen is two other prestigious New England...
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My Turn: Gaza and lies
Say, “I don’t believe the numbers.” Insist “It’s complicated.”Say, “There is no alternative. Hamas has called for the destruction of the state of Israel and thus, Hamas must be destroyed.” Disregard the Israeli leaders who have called for the...
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Area property deed transfers, May 2
AMHERST Faheem Ibrahim Lt and Faheem Ibrahim to Nan Zhao and Zhihong Ni, 16 Arbor Way, $738,000 Richard B. Spurgin to Yg Pleasant LLC, East Pleasant Street, Lot 1, $218,000 Richard B. Spurgin to Yg Pleasant LLC, East Pleasant Street, Lot 2,...
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Valley Bounty: Delivering local food onto students’ plates: Marty’s Local connects farms to businesses
Nick Martinelli, CEO of Marty’s Local, began his career with a stint at the Farm School in Athol, hoping to learn how he might participate in the local agricultural economy. While conducting market research in 2015, he recognized there was a lot of...
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Florence, MA - Eli Knapp Abrams, of Florence Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 in Goshen, MA. Eli was born in Beverly, MA on March 19th, 2003. He is the cherished son of Jennifer and Maury Abrams, and belov... remainder of obit for Eli Knapp Abrams
Easthampton, MA - Sandra A. Bell, 77, of Easthampton passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her family. Sandy was born October 28, 1946, in Fall River, MA to John and V... remainder of obit for Sandy A. Bell
Northampton, MA - Edwin J. Nartowicz, 100, of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. He was born in South Deerfield on November 7, 1923, to the late John and A... remainder of obit for Edwin J. Nartowicz
South Hadley, MA - Andrea Weisberg passed away on April 28th, 2024 at 84 years old. She was surrounded by her loving familyincluding her children, grandchildren, and her dear friend of nearly 70 years, Gail. She was born on January 14,... remainder of obit for Andrea Weisberg