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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
Developer lands $400K loan for affordable housing project in Easthampton mill district
Hadley planners advance battery storage bylaw
Gun buyback event collects 195 unwanted firearms
Columnist Johanna Neumann: Reaping the rewards of rooftop solar
Amherst Fire Chief Walter ‘Tim’ Nelson to retire in June
First look at how little Amherst’s police alternative being used called troubling
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...
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...
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Holyoke man finds bear paw in his yard
Boyfriend accused in slaying of Hampden sheriff’s assistant, former legislator’s top aide
Three finalists named for Ryan Road School principal in Northampton
Developer pitches new commercial building on Route 9 in Hadley
Two men dump milk, orange juice over themselves at Amherst convenience store
Sadiq to leave Amherst middle school principal role
Editors Picks
New federal mandate requires informed consent for sensitive exams
Painting a more complete picture: ‘Unnamed Figures’ highlights Black presence and absence in early American history
Area Briefs: Northampton kicks off Earth Day celebrations
The Beat Goes On: Album release shows by Barnstar! and Lisa Bastoni, a Young@Heart Chorus concert with new special guests, and more
Sports
High schools: Offense on fire for Granby girls lacrosse in 20-2 win over McCann Tech
Fourteen first-half goals helped the Granby girls lacrosse team to a dominant 20-2 victory over McCann Tech on Wednesday afternoon.Eleven different players recorded goals in the win.Brenna Moreno’s four goals and Kalli White’s hat trick led the way...
Baseball: Chicopee Comp strikes early, takes down Amherst (PHOTOS)
Florence’s Gabby Thomas gearing up for 2024 Paris Olympics
Jiri Smejkal gets 1st goal, Senators beat Bruins 3-1 in regular-season finale
High schools: Belchertown, Easthampton split dual track meet (PHOTOS)
Opinion
Guest columnist Mariel E. Addis: Under seige from all sides
When I first heard John Lennon’s masterpiece “Imagine,” and heard the line “imagine no religion,” I thought, “How awful is that; religion is a good thing!” Probably in junior high at the time, I couldn’t understand the significance of the line. I do...
Julia Riseman: Join Friends of Northampton Trails
Justine McCarthy and Ed Lamoureux: Political will needed to benefit from new power line technology
Shelly Berkowitz: More examples of corporate greed
Guest columnist Jim Palermo: Beware the zeitgeist! It’s bad for our kids
Business
Flair and flavor: Couple draws on European, regional travel and food expertise to bring gourmet Aster + Pine Market to Amherst
AMHERST — From their own journeys in Europe and across New England and the Northeast, and their experience in the hospitality industry, a Northampton couple is creating a market featuring wines, pantry staples and fresh, local produce in downtown...
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
Recognizing an ‘inspiring force’: City business owner honored with Black Excellence awarde-Edition
Arts & Life
Earth Matters: From Big Sits to Birdathons: Birding competitions far and near
A few months ago, headlines flared that Peter Kaestner had seen his 10,000th bird species. This could have been anticlimactic, as Kaestner has been renowned for years among birders for traveling worldwide and seeing more species than anyone.However,...
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 emancipation
Spring brings new art: A look at what's on tap in April at selected local galleries Obituaries
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.
