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Massachusetts House, Senate ready to instill reproductive, transgender care protections
Sunderland search team proves successful in case of lost hiker
Tree lopper attack in Hadley lands Chesterfield man in court
Amherst’s reluctant heroine Jan Eidelson honored for behind-the-scenes volunteerism
Presentation to share findings of South Deerfield’s geothermal energy feasibility study
Area briefs: Transformance 35 tickets on sale; School districts land civics grants; Hyundai Motor America donates $5,000 to HCC food pantry
Guest columnist Bill Lane: Massachusetts is breaking its constitutional promise
State honors Southampton woman for nonprofit work in wake of daughter’s deadly cancer
Medal haul: West squads strike gold, silver and bronze at Bay State Games
‘Nowhere to go’: HUD cuts loom at Worthington’s The Maples senior housing
WORTHINGTON — Marcia Estelle, who serves as president of the board of directors for The Maples senior living facility now that’s she’s retired from teaching, is used to planning bingo nights and community dinners, not perusing congressional budgets. But that has changed.
Amherst’s history finds room to grow: Historical Society expanding into new center downtown
AMHERST — When restoration on an authentic white dress worn by Emily Dickinson is complete, the public might get the chance to see a textile expert place the garment on a modified mannequin, which will be displayed inside a protective cabinet in a prominent spot inside the Amherst History Center at 45 Boltwood Walk.
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Calvin Theatre deal in Northampton falls through, commission to hold lottery for liquor license
Rubik’s champ: Amherst native Levi Gibson among the world’s fastest speedcubers
Applications open at Northampton affordable housing complex
‘A life gone too soon’: Colleagues remember Easthampton man as dedicated, respected officer
Greenfield resident wanted by FBI for illicit marijuana operation
Developer to revise mixed-use housing project near Atkins Corner in Amherst
Editors Picks
A Look Back, July 15
Area briefs: Northampton, Hatfield to be impacted by natural gas project; Youth to host protest in Northampton; Safe Passages anthology; HCC lands $423K for student support program
Photo: Summer fun in full swing at Look Park
World of wonder: Walter Wick’s dynamic photographic illustrations at Norman Rockwell Museum
Sports
UMass enters MAC while conference faces uncertainty
All things are not quiet within UMass athletics’ new conference home.
Local baseball: Amherst, Northampton continue to rack up Koufax victories
Bigger Than Sports: How Amherst’s Ian Waite turned a dream into an ESPY Award
Victory Lap with Jessica Lapachinski: 60,000 Thoughts a Day — Make Yours Count
Legion baseball: Belchertown Post 239 shuts out Pittsfield, takes over first place in District 3Opinion
Guest columnist William Lambers: What you can do about nuclear weapons — 80 years after Trinity blast
It was 80 years ago on July 16 when a mysterious flash of light and a massive explosion rumbled in the New Mexico desert. Only a few people knew about it at the time, but the United States just entered a frightening unknown world: the age of nuclear weapons.
Kenneth Carter: Loss of businesses a hollowing out of the soul
Madelyn Breen: A plea for working together
Larkin Pazanova: Spotted lanternfly in Amherst
The Rev. Peter Kakos: Time for America to shout ‘No’
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
Sidehill Farm yoghurt biz changes hands in Hawley
HAWLEY — After 25 years running Sidehill Farm, founders Paul Lacinski and Amy Klippenstein are moooving on.
Area Property Deed Transfers, July 11
A concept for years, Lichter & Levin Delicatessen opens in Northampton
Easthampton planners OK karaoke concept for dormant property; review housing project at closed Notre Dame church
‘We’re trying a new adventure’: International Cafe and Deli opens in South Deerfielde-Edition
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Bouncing through the grass: The flight window for the northern pearly-eye is July
It is now “full summer” and, as many others might be tempted to do, I have gone on my first camping trip of the year. To be honest, it was more like a “glamping” trip. My brother has a new camp up in northern Maine and my sister traveled north to enjoy a sort of camping reunion. There were no spouses, no pets, and no responsibilities other than relaxing and having fun. My brother installed a wonderful array of solar panels, which gave us access to electricity. Only the absence of running water made this anything remotely related to camping.
The mane event: New England Morgan Horse Show to return to Northampton
Author with local roots to host ‘Books and Bottles’ fair at Black Birch Vineyard
Rock On with Joan Axelrod-Contrada: Lonely too long
1875 Holyoke church fire gave push to modern safety codes
Obituaries
Elizabeth Saint Wilson
Leverett, MA - Elizabeth Saint Wilson Born December 21, 1925 to James and Amelia Saint in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Our beloved, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Betty, passed away peacefully in he... remainder of obit for Elizabeth Saint Wilson
Catherine Kelley
Hadley, MA - On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Catherine A. Kelley, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, passed away peacefully four days before her 95th birthday. Cathy was born on July 16,1930 in H... remainder of obit for Catherine Kelley
Joseph J. Batura Jr.
LEEDS, MA - Joseph J. Batura Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, a son of the ... remainder of obit for Joseph J. Batura Jr.
Dr. John F. Brandts
[IMAGE]Dr. John F. Brandts Ogunquit, ME - Dr. John F. Brandts passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 91 years old. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Hagan-Brandts, his five surviving children Lilly Las... remainder of obit for Dr. John F. Brandts
