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Taking a stand by sitting-in: Smith College students continue to occupy College Hall
NORTHAMPTON — Dozens of Smith College students entered the second day of a sit-in Thursday to pressure the college to divest from companies supplying armaments for Israel’s Gaza offensive. “The numbers are solid,” said Ruby Masters, an organizer with...
DCR sees booking surge at state campgrounds
It seems people from all over are anxious for warmer weather to arrive as bookings at the three state camping locations in Hampshire and Franklin counties are filling up fast, mirroring a trend at state-run campsites throughout Massachusetts.The state...
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UMass’ leading rusher Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams re-enters transfer portal
Kay’Ron Lynch-Adams, UMass’ leading rusher in 2023, announced he is re-entering the transfer portal on Thursday. Lynch-Adams’ announcement comes in the first week of full spring practice for the Minutemen.In 2023 as a redshirt junior, Lynch-Adams...
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Columnist Carrie N. Baker: Protecting access to contraception: A winning issue for Democrats in November 2024
In the wake of growing Republican restrictions on reproductive rights, Democrats in many states are introducing bills to protect access to contraception. In response, Republicans are blocking these bills, going on record as opposed to contraception....
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UMass football: Record number of players participate in Minutemen’s pro day
AMHERST — The UMass football program held its annual pro day on Tuesday afternoon in front of scouts for the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars. The Minutemen held their first spring practice of the year in the morning.UMass had 10 football...
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Arts Briefs: Rising indie pop star Caroline Rose comes to Florence, UMass Amherst hosts a literary festival, and more
Hot tickets at BombyxFLORENCE — Indie pop singer and songwriter Caroline Rose, who’s gained increased attention and acclaim from the national music press in the last several years, is coming to the Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity for two shows, April...
Obituaries
Amherst, MA - So many who knew and loved her have admiringly described Lorna Mintz Peterson as a force of nature. On Saturday, March 16, at 84 years, Nature reclaimed her own. The beloved d... remainder of obit for Lorna M. Peterson
Chesterfield, NH - Paula Stamps Duston of Chesterfield passed away peacefully on March 22 at Maplewood Nursing Home. During her last days she was always in the company of one or more of her... remainder of obit for Paula Stamps Duston
Amherst, MA - Robert (Bob) Bruce Gray I, aged 81, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA after a brief illness. He was born on October 15, ... remainder of obit for Robert Gray
Seaford, DE - Mary L. Novak passed peacefully in her Seaford, Delaware home surrounded by her loving children on December 31, 2023. Mary was born on August 6, 1941 and grew up in Montag... remainder of obit for Mary Novak