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A letter from John Hancock, Sophia Smith's ear trumpet and a half-pound key: Finds from the Hatfield Historical Museum

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

HATFIELD — When Kathie Gow took over as curator of the Hatfield Historical Museum three years ago, she was nearly buried alive by the town’s 343-year-old history. Boxes piled waist-high, milk crates and bags of artifacts donated by residents over decades lined and stuffed areas of the one-room museum. Drawers, shelves and corners were crammed with centuries-old town documents, miscellaneous … 0

Federal budget cuts result in fewer Pioneer Valley Head Start slots

Monday, June 17, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — Without the city’s Head Start childcare program, Jennifer Allen said she could not have held onto her first job in six years, a … 0

Testimony begins in Granby arson trial of Scott Szaban

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — Testimony began Tuesday in the trial of the Granby man who prosecutors say started a 2011 house fire that “burned the memories and … 0