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Teen taste in footwear focus of downtown mural in Amherst

Friday, May 24, 2013

AMHERST — Kids like their footwear. “You can recognize my Vans shoes from a mile away,” says Tabitha Klamm, 17, of Amherst. And soon her Vans, with brightly colored laces, along with her other favorite pair of what she calls hipster shoes, will be represented on a mural to be unveiled in downtown Amherst next month. The 40-by-5-foot piece is … 0

Sunnyside Child Care center finds new home in Northampton 

Friday, May 24, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — A former “doggie day care” is getting upgraded to provide a learning environment for a whole new species. Sunnyside Child Care center is … 0

Veteran city educator Sal Canata to lead Leeds School

Friday, May 24, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — When he becomes head of Leeds School this summer, Sal Canata plans to spend time with every staff member, asking each one about … 0

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Cody Baglow, left, and Jonathan Traester of Amherst celebrate after Amherst scores Friday against Northampton during a lacrosse game at Northampton High School. SARAH CROSBY Amherst eliminates rival Northampton from playoff contention
Craig Murdock, Bridge Street School physical education teacher, and second grader C.J. Ryznic take a lap around the playground during recess Wednesday as part of the "Feelin' Good" walking program. Many students run the first two laps for one "punch" on their mile marker card. Twenty punches fills the card and marks five miles completed. KEVIN GUTTING Running buddies
About 350 people attended the annual Health and Safety Fair held Thursday at the Northampton Senior Center. The event offered information about the services and resources — including respite, adult day programs, and in-home care — that are available in this area. Those who attended were also able to learn about specific health conditions; here, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School student Paige Petersen of Huntington, 16, checks a blood pressure reading for Janice Cromack of Hadley. SARAH CROSBY Getting a checkup
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