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From trash to treasure: UMass New2U thrift store reduces waste, student expenses
AMHERST — In separate trips to the plaza outside Hampden Commons on the University of Massachusetts campus Wednesday morning, sophomore Grace Altman hand-delivered an upholstered headboard with outlets, and a rug and ottoman, furnishings she had in her Southwest Residential Area dorm room.

‘Irving Berlin’s View of the East River’ films in western Mass: Behind the scenes of an indie movie set in the Valley
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Sports

HS Roundup: Reilly Fowles caps perfect regular season, Northampton boys tennis takes down East Longmeadow
It was a fitting end to the regular season for the Northampton boys tennis team, which recorded its 12th consecutive victory on Friday afternoon after defeating East Longmeadow 4-1 at the Smith College Courts.

Opinion

Guest columnist Judson Brown: Paths to advocate for just and humane treatment of immigrants
The Trump administration’s aggressive and highly publicized campaign to deport “undocumented criminal aliens” has swept up non-criminals and fully vetted refugees and documented temporary residents in its dragnet.




Your Daily Puzzles

An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."

A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.

Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business

Chipotle opens on King Street in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first location in Northampton on Wednesday.




Arts & Life

In heavenly harmony: The Singing Priests to perform at Our Lady of Peace in Turners Falls, May 22
It’s long been said that to sing is to pray twice. And a group of Catholic clergymen in western Massachusetts that truly takes that sentiment to heart is slated to spread some cheer in Franklin County later this month.
Obituaries

Bernard A. Blakesley Sr Florence, MA - Bernard A. Blakesley Sr. of Florence, MA passed away peacefully at Linda Manor surrounded by family and friends on May 1, 2025 at the age of 88. He was born on St. Patrick's Day 1937 in Northampton,... remainder of obit for Bernard A. Blakesley Sr.

Louise E. (Pelton) Montague WESTHAMPTON, MA - Louise Pelton Montague, 92, died peacefully surrounded by family members on May 12, 2025, at Linda Manor in Leeds, Massachusetts. Born in Northampton MA in 1932, she was the daughter of Alden... remainder of obit for Louise E. Montague

Hatfield, MA - Thomas A. Patrick, 80, of Hatfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Northampton on February 28, 1945, to the late Anthony and Anna (Ferry) Patrick. He... remainder of obit for Thomas A. Patrick

Amherst, MA - It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing, in his home, of Paul Gabriel Lawler , 86 years of age, of Amherst, Massachusetts on May 14, 2025. Paul was born on April 17, 1939 in Brighton, Massachusett... remainder of obit for Paul Gabriel Lawler