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Sheila Sutton updates the Powerball prize money sign at the Super C convenience store in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, May 17, 2013. Powerball officials say the jackpot has climbed to an estimated $600 million, making it the largest prize in the game's history and the world's second largest lottery prize. Sutton sold a million dollar powerball ticket on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Record Powerball jackpot inspires office pools — but beware

Friday, May 17, 2013

In workplaces across the nation, Americans are inviting their colleagues to chip in $2 for a Powerball ticket and a shared daydream. The office lottery pool is a way to improve your odds and have a little fun with co-workers. And besides, who wants to be the only person at work the next day when everyone quits? With $600 million … 0

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORCROSS WILDLIFE SANTUARY Rue Anemone (anemonella thalictroides)

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary in Wales, a ‘well-kept secret’ that’s worth the drive

Friday, May 17, 2013

Spring is the time to enjoy drifts of daffodils and clusters of bright, flashy tulips. It is also prime time to appreciate the delicate gems of native woodland wildflowers. “Peak bloom for woodland wildflowers is mid-May through mid-June,” says Leslie Duthie, horticulturist and plant propagator for the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary in Wales. From … 0

PHOTO COURTESY OF NORCROSS WILDLIFE SANTUARY Rue Anemone (anemonella thalictroides)

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary: The particulars

Friday, May 17, 2013

The sanctuary, known locally as Tupper Hill, was founded and liberally endowed by Monson native Arthur Norcross, of Norcross Greeting Cards. The visitor center has displays of beautiful photographs of flowers and animals and birds, mostly taken by Leslie Duthie, as well as changing exhibits on wildlife. Currently there is a spooky bat … 0

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Northampton High School junior Anna Moore, left, runs Saturday in the 4x800 meter relay event during the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Northampton High School freshman Sierra Loomis runs of the track after passing the baton, at right. SARAH CROSBY Northampton wins girls track title; Amherst rallies to second
Taj-Amir Torres of Amherst Regional High School, left, leads Saturday during the 100 meter dash event at the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Oushane Lewis of Central High School, center, and John Ferrera of Ludlow follow behind. SARAH CROSBY Chicopee Comp overtakes Amherst to win boys track title
Hampshire College student Esther Dane celebrates during the graduation ceremony Saturday in Amherst. Dane's Division III, Portraits of Wellness, combines art with science research. SARAH CROSBY Hampshire’s 300 graduates urged to confront challenges
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