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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 uninsured children, air quality, rates of adult smoking and adult obesity as well as access to physicians and parks. The healthiest county … 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 opinion a run for its money for a good cause this weekend. The Hampshire County … 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 Shelton. The Swon Brothers, also coached by Blake Shelton, finished in third place. Chamuel advanced … 0