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Students arrive at Easthampton High School Wednesday morning. KEVIN GUTTING

School choice creates options, but headaches for districts

Thursday, May 23, 2013

School choice may create egalitarian educational options for students, but it breeds inequality among school districts. Receiving districts reap the financial rewards of added tuition. Sending districts lose thousands of dollars for every child that opts for an education outside his or her hometown. A Gazette analysis of state data shows which Hampshire and Franklin county school districts are financially … 0

Jennifer Lawless speaks during a graduation ceremony for the Women's Fund Leadership Institute for Political and Public Impact Wednesday at the Log Cabin in Holyoke.JERREY ROBERTS

Institute graduates latest class of 34 women leaders

Thursday, May 23, 2013

HOLYOKE — When Florence resident Kristen Elechko shifted her career focus from business to social change, she looked to the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts to prepare her to make that leap. Johanna Andreoli, 31, of Easthampton, decided she might like to run for political office one day. Andreoli and Elechko were among … 0

Rafael Cortina, 21, a 2009 graduate of The Williston Northampton School, won a Student Academy Award for his short film, "Bottled Up." PHOTO COURTESY OF RAFAEL CORTINA.

Williston alum Rafael Cortina wins Student Academy Award

Thursday, May 23, 2013

EASTHAMPTON — A former resident and 2009 graduate of The Williston Northampton School was one of 16 students in the world to win a 2013 Student Academy Award, a version of the Oscars for college students. Rafael Cortina, a native of Brooklyn in New York City, will accept his award from the Academy … 0

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Area police news

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Troopers help hikers lost on Mount Tom HOLYOKE — A cellphone helped save a pair of hikers who became disoriented while walking a trail on Mount Tom State Reservation Thursday afternoon. State police Trooper Reid Bagley said the hikers called for help at 12:45 p.m., after they realized … 0

UMass Journalism Lecturer Brian McDermott of Northampton shoots video Thursday for UMass's first ever Massive Open Online Course. SARAH CROSBY

UMass lecturer launches first Massive Open Online Course

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

AMHERST — Large classes aren’t unusual at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. But a new one launched this week sets a record. “Building a Basic Website,” taught by a leader of the school’s online journalism program, counts 1,000 … 0

Easthampton baseball eliminates Hopkins Academy from postseason contention

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

HADLEY — Needing a win to keep its tournament hopes alive, the Hopkins Academy baseball team lost to Easthampton at home on Wednesday. The Golden Hawks scored twice in the seventh inning and had the trying run on second base, but couldn’t push it across and fell 6-5. … 0

Area police news

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Man allegedly steals $250 worth of shrimp NORTHAMPTON — A 25-year-old man was being held without bail in the Hampshire Jail Wednesday night after attempting to steal $250 worth of shrimp from a local supermarket. Evan Briand, who police said lives on the streets of Northampton, was arrested … 0

Wednesday’s high school results: Frontier’s Krystel Enko hurls first career no-hitter

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

After striking out 23 Taconic batters Friday, Frontier Regional pitcher Krystel Enko fired a six-inning no-hitter against Mahar Regional, as the Red Hawks cruised to a 5-0 win Wednesday in South Deerfield. The game was stopped by weather concerns. Enko struck out 10 and came within a third-inning … 0

The Laprade's game is kept in a box covered with pictures of their family that ran in the local papers.

Custom trivia game reveals generations of Laprade family lore

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Some families track their history through genealogy books, photo albums and websites. Others consult diaries or boxes of keepsakes. For the Laprades, a longtime Easthampton family, it’s a trivia game. Their own. For the last decade, the family … 1

Father Bill Hamilton is sworn in as police department chaplain Wednesday at the Easthampton Public Safety Complex. SARAH CROSBY

Rev. William Hamilton first Easthampton police chaplain

Monday, May 20, 2013

EASTHAMPTON — The newest person to wear an Easthampton Police Department badge is not a young recruit. He is a 60-year-old Catholic priest who said he will devote himself to supporting the city’s officers as they deal with … 0

Zacaree Banas at his graduation from South Hadley High School last summer. COURTESY OF THE BANAS FAMILY

Around Easthampton: Family rallies to help one in need

Monday, May 20, 2013

The family of an 18-year-old city man recently diagnosed with cancer is organizing a benefit to help pay his medical bills. Allen Banas said his son, Zacaree Banas, graduated from South Hadley High School last year and was … 0

COURTESY WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON Gabby Thomas, of Florence, competes in the 100-meter dash for Williston during the NEPSAC Division 2 Championships, held Saturday in Easthampton.

Gabby Thomas of Florence shines for Williston at NEPSAC track championship

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Gabby Thomas put the finishing touches on an outstanding sophomore track & field season for Williston Northampton Saturday. The Florence resident won her third straight 100-meter dash title in 12.98 seconds at the NEPSAC Division 2 Championships, which … 0

Tuesday’s high school tennis: Amherst clinches league title in match that started outdoors then moved indoors

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Amherst Regional and Minnechaug started their Tuesday girls tennis match outdoors at the University of Massachusetts and finished it at the Ludlow Tennis Club, but when it was over, the Hurricanes had sewn up the outright Valley League title with a 3-2 over the Falcons. The teams played … 0

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