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Area police news

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Amherst ■ A 20-year-old Amherst man will be summoned to court on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and allowing the improper use of a motor vehicle after he accompanied a 15-year-old girl driving a vehicle that struck another vehicle at the intersection of Mill Lane and West Street and then fled Monday at 5:30 p.m., police said. The girl will also be summoned to court on … 0

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 students on its roster from around the country — and around the globe. The enormous … 0

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 has spent countless hours around the dining room table or in living rooms playing a … 1

'Creative reuse center' to open in Eastworks Building

Sunday, May 12, 2013

EASTHAMPTON — Amber Ladley and Macey Faiella met 10 years ago when they lived in the same apartment building in Easthampton. A decade later, their friendship and a shared love of creating useful items from what some people … 0

Tuesday’s high school softball: Easthampton holds off Southwick

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Caelin Mottor earned her eighth and final strikeout with the tying run on third in the top of the seventh inning as the Easthampton softball team held off Southwick 4-3 at home Tuesday. Rachel Connell was 3-for-3 and scored a run for the Eagles (11-4), while Kelly Avard … 0

Tuesday’s high schools: Hopkins Academy baseball cruises past Mahar

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Hopkins Academy baseball team gave Evan Delaney all the run support he needed in the top of the first inning Tuesday in Orange. The Golden Hawks scored four times and cruised to an 11-2 victory over Mahar … 0

Tuesday’s high school tennis/track: Frontier tennis qualifies for postseason

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Frontier Regional girls tennis team clinched its spot in the boys Western Massachusetts tournament with a 4-1 victory over Turners Falls at home Tuesday. The Red Hawks (8-5, 4-2 Tri-County North) must play in the boys’ field in order for the entire team, which features boys, to … 0

Area police news

Friday, May 17, 2013

Amherst ■ Deidreann M. Dennis, 27, of 760 Riverglade Drive, Unit A, was arrested Tuesday at 12:24 a.m. on East Pleasant Street on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle to endanger and possessing an open container … 0

Area briefs

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Amherst BUCKLE UP: A Click it or Ticket effort aimed at increasing seat belt use begins Monday and will run through Memorial Day week. Amherst police, along with other law enforcement agencies, are participating in the national campaign in partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and … 0

Backyard trees need care and attention from the experts

Thursday, May 9, 2013

After a staff member at the Emily Dickinson Museum noticed that the historic white oak tree — believed to have been planted by the Dickinsons themselves — was beginning to split in half where a crack had formed … 0

Robert Wales of Easthampton faces attempted murder, assault and battery charges for allegedly choking mother

Monday, May 6, 2013

EASTHAMPTON — A 33-year-old city man denied charges in Northampton District Court Monday that he tried to strangle his mother Sunday afternoon. Robert C. Wales of 391 Main St., Apt. 110, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and assault and battery. He was released after posting … 0

Gazette Boys Swimmer of the Year: Colin Machat of Northampton

Monday, May 13, 2013

Northampton senior Colin Machat entered the swimming season with specific individual goals. “I had certain expectations of myself before heading off to college,” Machat said. “I wanted to win (the) High Point (award) at Western Mass. Championships and … 0

Monday’s high school baseball: Mike Molloy collects 100th career hit for Smith Academy

Monday, May 13, 2013

Smith Academy senior Mike Molloy knew how many hits he needed for milestone No. 100 before he took to Arcanum Field to face Smith Vocational Monday. Molloy is working on a school project with his history teacher and … 0