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WinterFest in Easthampton returns for 12th year
Whately highway superintendent Bardwell to retire after 45 years of service
Early educator recruitment lags amid low wages, licensure delays
Columnist Sara Weinberger: Turn toward inspiration for these times
Photos: Carving masterpieces at Northampton Ice Art Festival
Warming centers in region open as cold front enters
South Hadley unveils zone changes in works for busy Route 33/202 corridor
Belchertown launches new branding effort
‘Keep on Pushing’: MLK remembered at breakfast, but speaker highlights need to address division in America
HOLYOKE — For Shannon Rudder, the theme of civil rights in the year 2025 could be summed up with a Curtis Mayfield song: “Keep on Pushing.”
Union: Faculty pay not keeping up with community college enrollment
BOSTON – As enrollment at community colleges booms under the state’s new free tuition program, the faculty that teach and support the burgeoning population are asking for their first wage equity adjustment in 25 years.
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Belchertown launches new branding effort
Sports on chopping block? Amherst athletic fund deficit raises tough choices
South Hadley adopts traffic calming policy
Deerfield residents discuss noise, summer concert series with Tree House Brewing reps
A lot of farm to love: Simple Gifts Farm assets for sale as North Amherst Community Farm seeks new tenant
UMass hockey: O’Hara hat trick leads Minutemen over Merrimack, 5-2
Editors Picks
A Look Back, Jan. 20
Looking into the depth: Works by the late artist Daniel Feldman to be exhibited at Gallery A3 in Amherst
Arts Briefs: Crafts and cinema in Northampton, new exhibition at the Carle museum, and more
Thomas Aquinas College chapel named pilgrimage site
Sports
Local high school teams compete in PVIAC indoor track meet
NORTHAMPTON — The fifth meet of the PVIAC indoor track season took place at Smith College on Sunday, and six Hampshire County schools were in action across the two meets.
Jaylen Curry leads UMass men’s basketball past La Salle, 82-60 (PHOTOS)
UMass hockey: O’Hara hat trick leads Minutemen over Merrimack, 5-2
UMass women’s basketball: St. Joseph’s downs Minutewomen, 67-55
UMass hockey: Minutemen fall to Merrimack on the road, 3-2
Opinion
Richard S. Bogartz: Of balance and resistance
Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee: Build for people and trees in Amherst
Dave King: More funding needed for the Healthy Incentive Program
Dennis Glen Morrell: Let’s stick to the facts about climate change
Celia Miller: Take the Polar Plunge
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
A home with Strong character: 1768 Southampton house for sale was built by historic mill owner Ichabod Strong
One of the most prosperous individuals in early Southampton was Ichabod Strong, who dammed the Manhan River and established a sawmill there in the early 1730s; that mill complex, once known as the Strong’s Mills complex, now part of the Lockville Historic District. Strong, who was described in a genealogy book as “a man of stirring business qualities of character” and “best of all, a remarkably godly man,” also built four farmhouses in the area, which his sons and grandsons inherited. One of those farmhouses, part of the National Register of Historic Places, is on the market right now.
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 flavors
Marigold adds cafe: Easthampton theater’s new eatery offers snacks for hungry concertgoers
Speaking of Nature: The bird that changes outfits in the winter: The adult male American goldfinch opts for a less showy plumageObituaries
Clayton Lee Sommers
Easthampton, MA - Clayton Lee Sommers (July 17, 1931 January 13, 2025). He was a beloved life partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Clayton was born in Chicago, ... remainder of obit for Clayton Lee Sommers
Joan E. Laird
Northampton, MA - Joan Elizabeth Laird died January 17, 2025 after a short illness surrounded by many friends and family. She was known to all for her joie de vivre, her boundless generosity, intellect, humor and wit-only exceeded by th... remainder of obit for Joan E. Laird
Victor F. Caputo Jr.
[IMAGE]Victor F. Caputo Jr. WILLIAMSBURG, MA - Victor F. Caputo Jr., 81, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 11, 2025. Victor was born in Northampton, a son of the late Victor F. and Anna (Giawski) Caputo. He gr... remainder of obit for Victor F. Caputo Jr.
Richard J.
Wanczyk FLORENCE, MA - Richard J. Wanczyk, 83, of Bridge Road passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Northampton, a son of the late Jos... remainder of obit for Richard J.
