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Summer baseball: Easthampton Post 224 beats Amherst Post 148 for first win

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Adam Krol threw a complete game with five strikeouts as Easthampton Post 224 earned its first win of the season with a 4-3 victory over Amherst Post 148 Wednesday in Easthampton. Brandon Weyant went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, while Austin Crow had two hits and scored a run for Post 224 (1-3). Asher Young struck out six in a complete-game loss for Post 148 (1-2). Justin Carey had a single, … 0

Duane Robinson, the former manager of the Academy of Music in Northampton, stands in the balcony of the theater last week. A tribute to him will be held there June 23. JERREY ROBERTS

Sunday tribute will honor Duane Robinson, the Academy of Music’s former manager, biggest fan

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Duane Robinson says he remembers sitting as a kid with his grandmother in the audience of the Academy of Music in Northampton and telling her that he wanted to one day be the theater’s manager. “Talk about getting a wish,” said Robinson in an interview last week. Robinson did, indeed, end up managing … 0

PHOTO COURTESY OF DJANGO IN JUNE Gypsy jazz guitarist Gonzalo Bergara

Keeping tabs on the arts

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Life with father “A Parenting Story,” a one-man show that takes a humorous look at parenting, will be presented Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Woodbury Room of the Jones Library, 43 Amity St., Amherst. Bill Campbell draws on his 35 years as a professional comedian and a father of three to present … 0

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Patricia Gillepsie practices cantering with her horse at Stone Pony Farm in Leverett on June 16, 2013. She has been riding horses since 1989. AYRIKA WHITNEY Cantering in Leverett
Center, from left: Sarah Dobrow, Sage Loomis, Heather Giguere JERREY ROBERTS Your Time: Childs Park, Northampton
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Exhibit at Northampton’s Oxbow Gallery features works by seven landscape artists

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

As its name suggests, “Seven on Site,” the exhibit at the Oxbow Gallery in Northampton through June 30, shows the works of seven artists, all who painted outside within view of the scenes captured on canvas. The pieces … 0

Weekend planner — kids

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

The exhibit “Mo Willems: Don’t Pigeonhole Me!” opens with a reception Friday, 8-10 p.m., at R. Michelson Galleries in Northampton, but the scene of excitement for children is Saturday and Sunday at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture … 0

Northampton council to take first budget vote, consider local and international resolutions

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — The City Council is poised to vote on the mayor’s proposed $96.2 million budget for fiscal 2014 Thursday, with a final vote scheduled for June 27 after the results of an override vote are known. Also on the docket are resolutions in support of vibrant sidewalks … 0

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Updated: Granby man admits to 2011 arson, gets four-year prison sentence

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — After a partial day of testimony in his arson trial, Scott Szaban admitted to setting a fire that destroyed a Granby home in 2011. Szaban, 47, of 299 East State St., pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon to … 0

Smith Vocational school leaders amend budget to match Northampton mayor’s plan

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — Resolving for now a dispute with Mayor David J. Narkewicz, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School officials this week approved a budget in line with the mayor’s spending plan. Earlier this spring, vocational school trustees approved an $8.32 million budget for fiscal 2014 that called for … 0

Hampshire County is 14th healthiest county for children, study says

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Hampshire County was named the 14th healthiest county in which to raise a child in America’s 50 Healthiest Counties for Kids, a new set of rankings by U.S. News. The ranking took into account infant deaths, low-birth-weight babies, deaths from injuries, teen births, children in poverty, percentage of … 0

Six Hampshire County eateries vie to be chili champion

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

NORTHAMPTON — Texan and 36th President of the United States Lyndon Johnson is quoted as saying, “Chili concocted outside of Texas is usually a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing.” Six Hampshire County restaurants are giving Johnson’s … 0

Amherst’s Michelle Chamuel runner-up on ‘The Voice’

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Amherst resident Michelle Chamuel was named runner-up on “The Voice” finale Tuesday night, coming in second to winner Danielle Bradbery. Chamuel and Bradbery clutched hands as they awaited the announcement, as did their respective coaches, Usher and Blake … 0

Summer baseball: Easthampton holds off South Hadley in Mickey Mantle

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Dakota Wheeler struck out 12 and three players had two RBIs each as the Easthampton Mickey Mantle baseball team beat South Hadley 6-5 in Easthampton Tuesday. Kyle Richard (double), Tyler Vishaway (single) and Zach Crisafulli each knocked in a pair for Easthampton (2-3). American Legion Aldenville 7, Belchertown … 0

Area briefs

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Florence CONCERT SERIES: The Florence Music on the Porch Series kicks off Thursday at 6:30 p.m. with a free opening night concert by the Florence Community Band and the Green Street Brew. Listeners can bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. It will be held at the Florence VFW … 0

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