American flag flown over Nashawannuck Pond since 9/11 violates national code
EASTHAMPTON — The American flag that has hung proudly over Easthampton’s iconic Nashawannuck Pond since Sept. 11, 2001 has been taken down ahead of the winter season — but this time, it may not return with warmer weather.The flag has historically been...
Learning the ropes: State labor chief touts apprenticeships in visit to woodworking company Metrica
NORTHAMPTON — Dozens of markings on an oval-shaped floor model represent each of Metrica’s meticulously crafted curved furniture pieces, with each piece of concave wood paneling, doors and shelving attempting to do the impossible: turn a...
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Arts Briefs: Korean music at UMass, climate anxiety art at Smith, and more
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Sports
UMass field hockey: Can Minutewomen continue ‘revenge tour’ against No. 2 Northwestern in Final Four?
The redemption arc rolls on for the UMass field hockey team as the Minutewomen advanced to the NCAA Division I Final Four after beating UConn and Harvard during regional play last weekend – two teams they lost to during the regular season. Now, UMass...
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Opinion
Columnist Susan Wozniak: Democracy, elections and lingering questions
Like many of you, I am still questioning the election. I do not understand how it is that the news media posted polls that showed Kamala Harris at 45% and Donald Trump 47%, or Harris at 49% and Trump 46%, only for Trump to garner the majority of votes...
Mark McGlone: Coach Brown deserves better
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Business
Area property deed transfers, Nov. 22
AMHERST Eason Chau and Siu Wong to Jeffrey D. Aliber and Alison A. Ernst, 75 Amity Place, Lot 75, $434,000 Rudy Toledo and George B. Davis Jr. to Ushokoledi Rt and Dominic Kirchner II, 145 Eames Place, $356,500 W D Cowls Inc. to Lyme...
Making News in Business, Nov. 22
Valley Bounty: Puza’s Pure Food Market thrives on old-school commitment
Arts & Life
Collectors’ paradise: Northampton Antiquarian Book, Ephemera, and Book Arts Fair returns this weekend
Collectors and fans of rare books and the book arts will find good company at an upcoming book fair in Northampton.The eighth Northampton Antiquarian Book, Ephemera and Book Arts Fair (also known simply as the Northampton Book Fair) will be at 33...
Obituaries
Paul Gregory Lawler
Paul Gregory "Greg" Lawler Hadley, MA - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Gregory "Greg" Lawler, 64, of Hadley, Massachusetts, who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 16, 2024. Greg was a... remainder of obit for Paul Gregory Lawler
Ernest H. Carver Jr.
GOSHEN, MA - Ernest H. Carver Jr., 99, of Berkshire Trail West, passed away peacefully at the Holyoke Medical Center on Nov. 16, 2024. He was the oldest living resident of Goshen. He lived in Goshen for 72 years and for the past 5 month... remainder of obit for Ernest H. Carver Jr.
Major General Chester E. Gorski
[IMAGE]Major General Chester E. Gorski (Retired) CUMMINGTON, MA - Major General Chester E. Gorski, Massachusetts Army National Guard (Retired), 93, of Shaw Road, passed away peacefully at his beloved home on Sunday evening, surrounded by fa... remainder of obit for Major General Chester E. Gorski
William Cate Bixby
William "Bill" Cate Bixby Amherst, MA - William "Bill" Cate Bixby passed away peacefully in his home on November 11, 2024 at age 91. He had lived at Applewood, an independent living community, in Amherst since 2018, shortly after the dea... remainder of obit for William Cate Bixby


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Lack of volunteers stymies Southampton’s affordable housing efforts
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Person struck, killed by Amtrak train in South Deerfield

UMass soccer: Minutemen take down Evansville for first NCAA tourney win since 2007
UMass hockey: Cole O’Hara coming into his own as offensive force, leader for Minutemen
The power of straw: Easthampton’s Rare Forms rolls out Seed Panels designed to make a climate-positive impact in home construction
Area property deed transfers, Nov. 15
Speaking of Nature: A featherweight sparring match: The blue jay and sharp-shinned hawk are evenly matched in speed and maneuverability
Dressed to impress: Monte Belmonte provides insight on costumes from 15 fundraising marches
Weekly Food Photo Contest: This week’s winner — Amy Driver of Holyoke
Earth Matters with Monya Relles: Self-reliance vs. connectedness on the Appalachian Trail