Guest columnist Bill Dwight: How to make sense of Northampton’s school budget dilemma
Holyoke man gets 5 years for assault, drug charges
Shelter money fading, but ‘not at the end of the line’
Columnist Russ Vernon-Jones: Climate solutions tough, but can be done
Sinkhole closes Eastman Lane in Amherst
AT&T’s proposed cell tower extension moving forward in South Deerfield
Around Amherst: Sustainability Festival camping out on Common Saturday
State: South Hadley’s fiber-optic revenues not public records
Man granted parole for his role in the 2001 stabbing deaths of 2 Dartmouth College professors
Fearful Belchertown residents blame stray bullets on nearby gun club, appeal to town for help
BELCHERTOWN — Jake Hulseberg won’t let his children play on the swing set he built them in their backyard on Mountain View Drive because of bullets that shattered glass doors on two houses on the street.Instead, Hulseberg keeps his kids in the front...
Hitting the ceramic circuit: Valley Asparagus Pottery Trail turns 20 years old, April 27-28
A lot can change in 20 years: Presidents and other politicians come and go, new cultural fads and technologies emerge, clothing styles morph, and music and movies take on different dimensions.In these parts, one tradition hasn’t changed. Since 2005,...
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Holyoke man finds bear paw in his yard
Petition to block auto dealership on King Street falters in Northampton
First look at how little Amherst’s police alternative being used called troubling
Developer lands $400K loan for affordable housing project in Easthampton mill district
Developer pitches new commercial building on Route 9 in Hadley
Boyfriend accused in slaying of Hampden sheriff’s assistant, former legislator’s top aide
Editors Picks
A Look Back: April 19
Painting a more complete picture: ‘Unnamed Figures’ highlights Black presence and absence in early American history
Best Bites: A familiar feast: The Passover Seder traditions and tastes my family holds dear
The Beat Goes On: Album release shows by Barnstar! and Lisa Bastoni, a Young@Heart Chorus concert with new special guests, and more
Sports
Boys lacrosse: Landon Andre, Nico St. George help Belchertown hold off Amherst 11-9 (PHOTOS)
BELCHERTOWN — After a quick 3-1 flurry from the Amherst boys lacrosse team erased Belchertown’s three-goal lead, the Orioles clung to a 9-8 advantage early in the fourth quarter on Thursday afternoon.Somebody had to step up for Belchertown to put a...
The Real Score: Curveballs and casinos rarely save cities
High schools: Offense on fire for Granby girls lacrosse in 20-2 win over McCann Tech
Baseball: Chicopee Comp strikes early, takes down Amherst (PHOTOS)
Florence’s Gabby Thomas gearing up for 2024 Paris Olympics
Opinion
Bridget Miller: Why walkability is the pathway to a healthy Amherst community
Picture a quiet rural town where the charm of winding roads and open spaces should invite pleasant walks and friendly encounters. Yet, instead of a stroll, residents navigate treacherous paths and dodge traffic on roads devoid of sidewalks or safe...
Guest columnist Mariel E. Addis: Under seige from all sides
Columnist Johanna Neumann: Reaping the rewards of rooftop solar
Julia Riseman: Join Friends of Northampton Trails
Justine McCarthy and Ed Lamoureux: Political will needed to benefit from new power line technology
Business
Petition to block auto dealership on King Street falters in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — A joint meeting between the Northampton City Council’s Committee on Legislative Matters and the city’s Planning Board heard public comments on a petition to ban further automobile dealerships near the city’s downtown, an issue that...
Flair and flavor: Couple draws on European, regional travel and food expertise to bring gourmet Aster + Pine Market to Amherst
Prices up, sales down in early spring housing market
Area property deed transfers, April 18
Tea Guys of Whately owes $2M for breach of contract, judge rules
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Arts & Life
Valley Bounty: Your soil will thank you: As garden season gets underway, Whately farm provides ‘black gold’ to many
“Compost is not soil, but it makes your soil better,” says Mike Mahar, owner of Bear Path Compost in Whately. “It adds life to it. If you’re going to take something out of the soil by harvesting, you should put something back in, and compost is...
Earth Matters: From Big Sits to Birdathons: Birding competitions far and near
Speaking of Nature: Indulging in eye candy: Finally, after such a long wait, it’s beginning to look like spring is here
Weekly Food Photo Contest: This week’s winner: Nicholas Horton of Northampton
What does freedom look like today? On view at Williams College, seven Black American artists interpret the meaning of emancipationObituaries
Garry Tudryn
[IMAGE]GARRY TUDRYN HATFIELD, MA - Garry Morrison Tudryn, 67 of West Street in Hatfield, passed away April 13, 2024 at the Care One Nursing and Rehab Center in Northampton. Born in Northampt... remainder of obit for Garry Tudryn
Jacques Ben Abbes
HADLEY, MA - Jacques Ben Abbes, leaves his wife, Ngoc Anh Tran. Children; Vincent Tran (Nhu Nguyen) and Jacqueline Ben Abbes (Victor Loye) Grandchildren, Benjamin and Scott Tran. CALLIN... remainder of obit for Jacques Ben Abbes
Geraldine Packard
Northampton, MA - Geraldine Packard, 87, passed away at her home in Northampton on April 13, 2024. Born to Curtis and Mildred (Smith) Chase on September 23, 1936 in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire... remainder of obit for Geraldine Packard
Russell E. Lent Sr.
[IMAGE]Russell E. Lent, Sr. Easthampton, MA - Russell Eugene Lent, Sr. 89, longtime resident of Easthampton, passed away peacefully on Friday April 12, 2024, at his home. Born in Coshocton, ... remainder of obit for Russell E. Lent Sr.
