Ex-physical therapist Edward Kostek’s rape trial begins
Area briefs: Dashboard outlines Trump’s funding cuts to state; ‘Experience Beaver Brook’ planned for Thursday; Karrin Allyson benefit for Friends of Lake Warner
Healey energy bill sets stage for reintroduction of nuclear
Hatfield Town Meeting rejects full-time FD coverage
Mount Holyoke service workers rally for living wages in next contract
Dog shelter clears first hurdle with Deerfield Planning Board approval
Guest columnist Michael Seward: How wealth and privilege prevent much-needed housing
Columnist Karen Gardner: Who will be next? Where will this end?
South Hadley's Ella Schaeffer records 1,000th career strikeout in 4-0 win over Pittsfield (PHOTOS)
Valuing their voices: Ancestral Bridges christens new space to highlight town’s lesser known Black, Afro-Indigenous history
AMHERST — During his military service, Charles Thompson, a Black soldier from Amherst serving in the 54th regiment during the Civil War, recounted his thoughts and feelings of his experience in a handwritten letter to his sister, Mary Thompson.
Easthampton City Councilor JT Tirrell second to join mayor’s race
EASTHAMPTON — Standing between Nashawannuck Pond and a ring of dozens of supporters, JT Tirrell announced his candidacy for Easthampton mayor Tuesday afternoon.
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Fire at downtown Amherst apartment building displaces two dozen residents
New homeowners wanted for Holyoke Housing Authority development in South Holyoke
Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center at UMass braces for closure by Trump administration
UMass commencement to bring traffic delays, road closures in Amherst
Cannabis competitor flowering in convenience stores
Developer secures approval for 2-building, 11-unit condo complex in downtown Florence
Editors Picks
A Look Back, May 15
‘Here, Now’: Moroccan artist Younes Rahmoun holds first North American exhibition at Smith College Museum of Art
Arts Briefs: ‘Orlando’ in Northampton, new music series in Worthington, and more
‘Space is the place’: Sun Ra Arkestra plays the Academy of Music, May 18
Sports
HS Roundup: Thirteen first-inning runs, Lila Roy’s gem lead Belchertown softball to state-tournament clinching win (PHOTOS)
BELCHERTOWN — Make it seven wins in its last eight games for the Belchertown softball team, which came out of the gates firing with 13 runs in the first inning and cruised to a 16-0 victory over Hampden Charter on Wednesday afternoon.
HS Baseball: Belchertown snags 11th straight win in 13-1 victory over Northampton (PHOTOS)
HS Softball: Raegan Dubay’s 3-run HR lifts Hampshire past Greenfield, 4-2
UMass hockey: Minutemen unveil 2025-26 schedule; open at home against Northern Michigan
HS Baseball: Underclassmen-heavy Amherst building for the future
Opinion
Guest columnist Mariel E. Addis: Bathroom blues
In 2016, I told a woman I first met in 1987, and married five years later, that I would be transitioning to female. It had been a rocky nine years since I first came out, and, at the time we had been separated for nearly three years. In return, I was told that I would lose far more than I’d ever gain by transitioning to female.
Rick Colson: Dear Congress: Why hast thou forsaken us?
Lois Barber: Embodying the life and teachings of Pope Francis
Joshua Wachtel: Town Meeting — what democracy looks like
Lois Ahrens: The final nail in the coffin of housing economic diversity
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Business
Making News in Business, May 9
BELMONT — Mariellen Morris of Easthampton has been appointed executive director of The LSP Association (LSPA), a nonprofit volunteer-based organization representing licensed site professionals and related practitioners including attorneys, laboratory personnel and contractors, involved with hazardous waste site cleanup in Massachusetts.
Area property deed transfers, May 9
Smithland Pet & Garden Center shutting down all 13 stores, including in Northampton and Hadley
Valley Bounty: Wild Life Flowers building community for people and pollinators
Area property deed transfers, May 2
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Arts & Life
Holy Smokes Theatre lands in the Valley: Newly relocated theater company to stage queer ‘erotic horror comedy’ at Easthampton’s CitySpace this weekend
Holy Smokes Theatre, which used to be based in southern New Hampshire, now has a home in the Pioneer Valley — and they’re debuting a new show here this weekend.
‘They are the holders of history’: Women share stories, not advice, at live ‘Tell Her This’ podcast show next week at Bombyx
Speaking of Nature: Learning bird songs: Ninety percent of bird-finding is done with one’s ears
Block and roll: Roller Derby, the ‘sport for misfits,’ finds a home in the Valley
‘So much pride when people ask where I’m from’: ‘Hacks’ creator, Lucia Aniello, reflects on western Mass upbringingObituaries
Charles Asher Jr.
Charles Asher, Jr Westfield, MA - Charles W. Asher, Jr (Charlie, Chars) left this world on May 6, 2025 with his loving wife and family by his side. Born in Northampton, MA on February 20, 1954 to the late Charles W. Asher, Sr., and Dorot... remainder of obit for Charles Asher Jr.
Charles Perry
SOUTHAMPTON, MA - Charles Frank Perry passed away peacefully on May 8th. Charles was born on November 1st, 1943 in Portsmouth NH to William Perry and Frances Perry. Charles attended Newton High School and graduated in 1962. After high s... remainder of obit for Charles Perry
Dominic L. DeMello M.D.
Dominic L. DeMello MD NORTHAMPTON, MA - Dr. Dominic L. DeMello, 56, of Barrett Street was called safely home on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a long illness. His unwavering catholic faith and his many dear frien... remainder of obit for Dominic L. DeMello M.D.
Carol Ann Wojcik
Carol Ann (Godek) Wojcik WORTHINGTON, MA - Carol Ann (Godek) Wojcik, 82, of Kinnebrook Rd. passed away at home on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a brief illness. Carol was born in Adams, MA. The daughter of Floyd and Dorothy (Baker) Godek. ... remainder of obit for Carol Ann Wojcik
