Two former Amherst College employees allege in lawsuit that receiving monthly pay violates state’s wage laws
Center for Educational Collaborative in Northampton ends licensure preparation program for teachers, forcing 10 layoffs
Healey warns Trump tariffs will spark price increases
Northampton City Briefing: Grow Food appoints new co-director
Book detailing ‘Hands Across the Hills’ initiative to be formally released on Saturday in Leverett
Eventide Acupuncture and Integrative Health seeks to blend eastern, western medicine in new space in Haydenville
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: Stopping identity theft in its tracks
Area property deed transfers, Jan. 24
Area briefs: Self-care series for caregivers; Northampton Arts Council awards grants; Valley Players’ Production coming to Hatfield; Deerfield forum on flood mitigation
New owners: No concrete plans for former Hadley farm stand
HADLEY — A former farm stand and ice cream parlor at 10 Rocky Hill Road, with 1.4 acres of farmland and a parking lot to accommodate 15 vehicles, was sold for $179,000 at a foreclosure auction Thursday morning.
Easthampton hearing heated on request to censure Councilor Zaret
EASTHAMPTON — The School Committee’s request to censure at-large Councilor Owen Zaret drew dozens of community members, online and in person, to voice their support and concerns at what turned into a tense City Council meeting Wednesday night.
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Amherst-Pelham administrators raise alarm over school superintendent’s behavior; executive session Wednesday
Easthampton School Committee wants council to censure member Owen Zaret
Northampton bans use of fossil fuels in new buildings, renovations; new rules start Jan. 27
Charter objection forces Northampton to call special meeting Wednesday
Outside report calls UMass protest breakup reasonable but tweaks Reyes on handling of it
WinterFest in Easthampton returns for 12th year
Editors Picks
A Look Back, Jan. 23
Photo: Smooth gliding
Top Israeli general Halevi resigns
Arts Briefs: ‘Love Letters’ in Hatfield, paintings done by feet in Northampton, and more
Sports
High Schools: Easthampton girls basketball pulls away from Hopkins, 54-27 (PHOTOS)
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton girls basketball team used a fast start to ease past Hopkins Academy, 54-27, Thursday night at home.
UMass hockey notebook: Young Minutemen defensemen growing quickly
UMass hockey: Minutemen prepare to host Alaska for two-game set
UMass men’s basketball: Minutemen extend win streak to three following 74-61 triumph over George Washington
High Schools: Granby wrestling falls to Athol, 64-16 (PHOTOS)Opinion
Guest columnist Allen Woods: The art of misdirection
Janet Q. Nelson: Celebrating our caring community
Shel Horowitz: Feds won't help us, but citizen action will
Columnist Carrie N. Baker: How to model the world we desire
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
Area property deed transfers, Jan. 17
Amherst
Making News in Business, Jan. 17
Ten Thousand Villages in downtown Northampton to close at end of March
Making news in business, Jan. 10
Area property deed transfers, Jan. 10
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Arts & Life
‘The road to hell starts with good intentions’: New opera tells the story of Northampton’s notorious revivalist preacher, Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards, one of Northampton’s most famous residents, was a revolutionary preacher whose legacy has endured through centuries. He was the first minister in Northampton to baptize African Americans, yet he did not free those he enslaved. He was a loving husband, yet he supported complementarianism, a theological belief that gender roles are ordained by God. And his work inspired several suicides.
Speaking of Nature: Reflected in a blue jay’s eye: A curious opportunity to try something a little artsy
A home with Strong character: 1768 Southampton house for sale was built by historic mill owner Ichabod Strong
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: How Emily’s flowers grew year-round: A brief history of indoor gardens
Valley Bounty: A local spot that’s easy to love: Familiars Coffee & Tea in Northampton sources local for their seasonal flavorsObituaries
Mitchell W. Lenkowski Jr.
Northampton, MA - The family of Mitchell W. Lenkowski, Jr. sadly announces his passing on December 9, 2024 at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital after an extended illness, with family by his side. Mitch was born minutes after his twin siste... remainder of obit for Mitchell W. Lenkowski Jr.
Bernice W. Florek
Westhampton, MA - Bernice W. Florek, of Westhampton MA and well known for her love of Cardinals & Family, died peacefully at the age of 84 with family by her side at Baystate Medical Center on 1-16-25. Bernie was born in Northampton MA... remainder of obit for Bernice W. Florek
Gary Arnold
West Springfield, MA - Gary Arnold passed on January 18, 2025 in West Springfield, MA. He was born in Northampton, MA to Kenneth and Helen (Ryan) Arnold on October 30, 1943. Gary worked at AT&T for 30 years, was a member of the Nationa... remainder of obit for Gary Arnold
Robert Brooks
Amherst, MA - Robert N. (Robin) Brooks of Amherst, MA, formerly of North Easton, MA, passed away on January 3, 2025. Mr. Brooks was the son of the late Atty. and Mrs. Abraham Brooks of North Easton. He was a 1953 graduate of Oliver Ame... remainder of obit for Robert Brooks
