‘Uplifting and momentous’: Forty-nine people become U.S. citizens at naturalization ceremony in Amherst

09-17-2024 5:48 PM

AMHERST — Until taking the oath of U.S. citizenship Tuesday morning, Tashi Dhondup of Amherst had been without a country since 1959, when he left Tibet during the Tibetan uprising and took refuge in Nepal.Eleven years after coming to the United...


State climate chief hears from area farmers on putting climate-resilient methods into practice

09-17-2024 1:35 PM

SUNDERLAND — Two local farms opened their doors to Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer on Monday morning to talk about the challenges brought on by climate change, as well as opportunities for future investments in the industry.The state’s first-ever climate...


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High schools: Hopkins Academy’s Caprial DiBartolomeo takes first place in cross country meet
09-17-2024 9:11 PM

The microwave cooked the competition on Tuesday.Hopkins Academy’s Caprial DiBartolomeo, nicknamed ‘Microwave,’ took first-place in the Gateway-Hopkins-Smith Vocational-Southwick quad meet, pacing the field with a time of 19 minutes, 16...

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Guest columnist Adam Novitt: Save Main Street
09-17-2024 4:46 PM

The recent guest column [“A walking manifesto,” Sept. 16] by Claudia Lefko misses the mark on several points. Picture Main Street is not an “either or” proposition. We cannot reallocate the funds to local neighborhood projects outside of downtown....

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Golden anniversary for Broadside Bookshop, a Northampton staple that’s still going strong
09-11-2024 4:47 PM

NORTHAMPTON — Walking downtown you might catch a glimpse of Broadside Bookshop’s front windows displaying artifacts collected over their past 50 years in operation. Once inside, you’ll find a store encapsulating the progressive, artsy vibe of Paradise...

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Speaking of Nature: Abandoned by the gods: One unusually unlucky birding morning
09-17-2024 11:53 AM

Long-time readers of mine will be familiar with my tales of the Photo Gods. These are those supernatural beings that look over me during my photographic endeavors and either smile down on me benevolently, or take issue with something that I have done...

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Obit photo for Eleanor M. Shattuck Eleanor M. Shattuck

HADLEY, MA - Eleanor M. Shattuck, 95, of Hadley passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Elaine Manor. Eleanor was born in Syracuse, NY, a daughter of the late Cyril Marrion and Elizabeth (Boynton) Marrion. She had a successful care... remainder of obit for Eleanor M. Shattuck

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Amherst, MA - Richard Carver Pearlstein, 87, of Amherst, died peacefully Friday morning September 13, 2024, with his family by his side. Born June 26, 1937, in Barre, Vermont, he was the son of Vere Eric and Helene (Wheeler) Pearlst... remainder of obit for Richard Carver Pearlstein

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Patricia A Jasmin South Hadley, MA - Patricia Ann (Smith) Jasmin beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, gained her angel wings on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 87. Pat was born December 11, 1936 in Springfield, MA to ... remainder of obit for Patricia A. Jasmin

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Whately, MA - IRENE P. FARRICK, 90, OF WHATELY, MA AND NAPLES, FLORIDA, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2024. SHE WILL FOREVER BE MISSED BY HER TWO SONS, WILLIAM OF BOSTON, JAMES OF FT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AND MANY NIECES AND NEPHEWS WHOM ... remainder of obit for Irene Farrick

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