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The bones of history: Amherst History Museum renovations expose centuries-old craftmanship

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The bones of history: Amherst History Museum renovations expose centuries-old craftmanship

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‘This is what patriotism looks like’: McGovern weighs in at ‘Election Defense’ event

Politics

‘This is what patriotism looks like’: McGovern weighs in at ‘Election Defense’ event

by Johnny Depin

Sports

Sports Briefs: No high school football state championship games at Gillette Stadium this year, per MIAA

Columns

Guest columnist Greg Tuleja: Vladimir Putin a humanitarian?

Sports

Boys Athlete of the Month: Noah Hambley

News

More than 1.1M Massachusetts voters cast ballots early, but Galvin uncertain about Election Day turnout

News

Northampton data center moratorium: Planning Board, council committee unanimously back yearlong pause

News

Porter Phelps museum in Hadley among 26 national recipients of preservation grants

Police-Fire-Courts

Amherst Halloween weekend: 70 treated for intoxication, 49 arrested or summoned

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Atkinson Family Practice founder abruptly departs after 21 years; Northampton office closes

Atkinson Family Practice founder abruptly departs after 21 years; Northampton office closes

David B. Patenaude

David B. Patenaude

Big E’s in Easthampton to be sold to another family, will stay open

Big E’s in Easthampton to be sold to another family, will stay open

Daemon Ackerman

Daemon Ackerman

Sports

Fit to Play with Jim Johnson: More is not better

Sports

Fit to Play with Jim Johnson: More is not better

When is enough, enough? Somehow, we seem to think that if something is good, more is better. Do you really need the never-ending pasta bowl, the 1,000-calorie burger, so big…

by Jim Johnson

Girls Athlete of the Month: Caraghan Wartel

WMass girls soccer: Margo Healy’s big day leads Granby to third straight Class D title (VIDEO)

WMass girls soccer: Belchertown blanks Hampshire, 3-0, reclaims Class B crown

WMass field hockey: Belchertown upends South Hadley, 3-1, for Class B title

UMass wide receiver Dallas Elliott out for season with rare cancer diagnosis

Business

Big E’s in Easthampton to be sold to another family, will stay open

Big E’s in Easthampton to be sold to another family, will stay open

News

Finding her calling: Traveling Yoga Company brings wellness, community together in Southampton

Arts & Life

Gaming for good: New tabletop gaming convention Next Turn to support media education, public access

Gaming for good: New tabletop gaming convention Next Turn to support media education, public access

by Carolyn Brown

Earth Matters: Find an adventure with ‘Explore More Challenge’

Author Connie Senior may be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. ‘Blue Moon,’ her third werewolf detective novel, is compelling evidence

From living rooms to longevity: Northampton Community Music Center to celebrate 40th anniversary with special guest Ken Burns

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Columns

Guest columnist Richard Szlosek: Court-martialed by Coolidge

by Richard Szlosek

Letters

Guest columnist Paige Hill: Smith’s founding values, Fort Hill’s future

Columns

Guest columnist Jon Huer: The last temptation of Donald Trump

Columns

Guest columnist Steve Bloom: History is our brand

Local Government

After positive PFAS tests, Sunderland residents demand action

Town-City-Government

After positive PFAS tests, Sunderland residents demand action

by Aalianna Marietta

Town-City-Government

Northampton mayor seeks path forward for Smith College’s Fort Hill closure

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South Hadley holds off on data center moratorium as officials weigh effects on utilities, tax base

News

Residents confront Northampton Housing Authority over living conditions

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At a crossroads: Pioneer Valley Democrats debate party’s future ahead of midterm elections

At a crossroads: Pioneer Valley Democrats debate party’s future ahead of midterm elections

by Samuel Gelinas

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A place to belong: Cummington’s J.S. Bryant School marks first year serving LGBTQ+ youth

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