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Amherst College store opens downtown in former Hastings space
AMHERST — A new retail store carrying assorted Amherst College merchandise, as well as school supplies, tech accessories and snacks, is open at 45 South Pleasant St., as demolition of a building immediately to the south, and removal of an attached ell...
3-unit, 10-bed house in backyard called too much for Amherst historic district
AMHERST — Construction of a three-unit, 10-bedroom home behind an existing home at 98 Fearing St., in the North Prospect-Lincoln-Sunset Local Historic District is inappropriate for the neighborhood, according to a panel that reviews projects and...
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Boys tennis: Sixth grader Lee Ferguson key cog in PVCICS’ win over Belchertown, undefeated start to the season (PHOTOS)
BELCHERTOWN — Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School boys tennis coach Mike Locher has a Star Wars character assigned to each player on his team.After every match, he sends his players a game recap, along with a YouTube video of their Star...
Opinion
Jennifer Dieringer: Budget must serve whole city
I am the parent of a Northampton High School student. I have been fortunate enough to have had the capacity and time to be engaged in the schools my son has attended, serving on the PTO since he was at Bridge Street Elementary School. (Pro tip: If you...
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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,...
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Bird of my dreams, it’s you: Spotting a White-tailed Tropicbird on our cruise in Bermuda
It was the morning of April 16 and I was up early. It seems to be impossible for me to sleep late at this time of year because I am so excited about seeing the first birds of the season, but this particular morning was a little different. It was the...
Obituaries
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
Holyoke, MA - Holyoke- Andre E. Nolet, a resident of Holyoke, passed away at home on April 28, 2024 at the age of 74. One of six children to the late J. Leo Nolet and Rose (Roy) Harker, Andre was born in Holyoke on October 6, 1949. He a... remainder of obit for Andre Nolet
(1919 - 2024) NORTHAMPTON, MA - Marion Catherine (Osepowicz) Shea, of Northampton passed away at her home peacefully with family members and support by the nurses from the Hospice of the Fisher Home, Amherst, Massachusetts on Saturday, ... remainder of obit for Marion Shea
Northampton, MA - Ronald Paul O'Brien, 76, passed away peacefully at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness. Born in St. Stephens New Brunswick, Canada, the O'Briens immigrated to the United States where Ronald grew up and atte... remainder of obit for Ronald O'brien