Organizers ramping up for bigger Northampton Pride this year
NORTHAMPTON — Under new organizers and a nine-week planning schedule, Pride returned to the queer capital of Northampton last year after a three-year hiatus, and it’s back to stay.Hampshire Pride, the nonprofit that revived Pride in the Pioneer Valley...
Crocker School kids draw on historical picture books for library banner project
AMHERST — An unfolded brown paper bag is being transformed, through use of crayons, pencils and paint markers, into a banner showcasing an acclaimed American naturalist, artist and academic.“I think Anna Comstock was very impressive in her work,” says...
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A Look Back: April 17
Spring brings new art: A look at what's on tap in April at selected local galleries
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Three Amherst Regional Middle School counselors absolved of Title IX offenses
Sports
Jiri Smejkal gets 1st goal, Senators beat Bruins 3-1 in regular-season finale
BOSTON — Jiri Smejkal scored his first career goal midway through the second period and Jakob Chychrun scored less than a minute later as the Ottawa Senators beat the Boston Bruins 3-1 on Tuesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.Artem...
High schools: Belchertown, Easthampton split dual track meet (PHOTOS)
High school ultimate preview: Amherst, Northampton hoping for big seasons
UMass basketball: Matt Cross reportedly enters transfer portal
Opinion
Toni Doherty: 2020s essential workers: Oxymoron?
As a school employee, I’ve hesitated to write, expecting judgment for being self-serving. Here’s what kicked me into gear: Jim Bridgman’s March 5 “A Look Back,” 50 years ago: “Salaries at the University of Massachusetts continued to increase at a...
Rachel Vigderman: Area women ending silence over weaponization of rape
Timmon Wallis: More funding for Ukraine not the answer
Columnist Razvan Sibii: How to welcome a refugee family into your community

Business
Area property deed transfers, April 18
AMHERST 44 Chapel Rd, $560,750, B: Kristin M. Flewelling and Christine L. Larson, S: Paul A. Schroeder and Maria Monasterios BELCHERTOWN 203 South St, $507,150, B: Glenna J. Young, S: M & F Land Dev LLC 45 West St, $200,000, B: Serenity Ft and...
Tea Guys of Whately owes $2M for breach of contract, judge rules
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Indulging in eye candy: Finally, after such a long wait, it’s beginning to look like spring is here
I have just about reached the end of my patience with the winter of 2024. I realize that this may sound a bit strange, especially because we are now in the beginning of spring, but those of us who bore the brunt of the April snowstorm may sympathize...
Obituaries
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.
Floris Cathelineaud
Amherst, MA - On April 14, 2024, Floris Cathelineaud Diaz (Abu) was called to Eternal Rest peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends, at age 96. She is survived by her daughters, Dr. ... remainder of obit for Floris Cathelineaud
Judith Fuhring Seelig
Amherst, MA - Judith Fuhring Seelig was born April 19, 1950 and passed away on October 21, 2023 Family and friends invite you to a Celebration of Life in memory of our beloved Judith wh... remainder of obit for Judith Fuhring Seelig

Prices up, sales down in early spring housing market
Guest columnist Jim Palermo: Beware the zeitgeist! It’s bad for our kids
Boyfriend accused in slaying of Hampden sheriff’s assistant, former legislator’s top aide
Revised plan to combat bullying in Amherst regional schools questioned
Wheeling for Healing returns to South Deerfield to raise money for cancer treatment
Sadiq to leave Amherst middle school principal role
Northampton seeks bids to redevelop former Registry of Deeds property
Softball: South Hadley’s Ella Schaeffer records 500th career strikeout in loss to East Longmeadow
High school: Northampton softball slugs past Mahar for season's first victory (PHOTOS)
Maggie Baumer: Access to prosthetics and orthotics for physical activity a right, not a privilege
Recognizing an ‘inspiring force’: City business owner honored with Black Excellence award
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: A two-day reprieve in tax filing deadline offers time for tips
Sublime Systems lands $87M federal award for low-carbon cement plant in Holyoke
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
Book Bag: ‘Dear Oliver: An Unexpected Friendship With Oliver Sacks’ by Susan B. Barry; ‘Benjy’s Messy Room’ by Barbara Diamond Goldin
Only Human with Joan Axelrod-Contrada: To journal or not to journal: Advice for when journaling feels like it’s holding you back