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Recent UMass Journalism alumnae Rahmah Pauzi of Amherst 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 students on its roster from around the country — and around the globe. The enormous reach of the course is no accident. … 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. Down 6-1 with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the sixth, … 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 around 3:30 p.m. at Stop & Shop on King Street on a charge of larceny … 0

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Rafael Cottom, left, and Connor Paradis rehearse for Northampton High School's production of "Fahrenheit 451" Tuesday at the school. JERREY ROBERTS 'Fahrenheit 451' at Northampton High School 
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