Area briefs: Amherst Dog Park event for Survival Center; March to end Israel-Hamas war; Banned books talk in Northampton; Fire safety reminder during open burning season
Guest columnist Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra: Northampton’s capital spending makes fiscal sense
Head Start director to fill vacant post on Northampton School Committee
Bevy of events on tap to honor MLK’s legacy
Menard named Amherst police captain; Gaughan is town’s new assistant fire chief
Guest columnist Douglas J. Amy: Why government is so easy to attack
Mass-Care’s ballot effort gives single-payer health care a boost
UMass Foundation chided for small step on fossil fuel investment
AMHERST — A University of Massachusetts campus organization pushing for more socially responsible investments by the UMass Foundation, manager of the university’s endowment, is claiming a small win after the nonprofit organization made a commitment to invest in fossil fuel-free funds.
MassDOT issues 3rd warning about texting scam called smishing; UMass prof offers tips on what to do
It looks so benign.
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Holyoke treasurer hopes to be fired, urges voters at special election to make position an appointed one
Dozens of Amherst homes snapped up by LLC’s over past 5 years
Highest of honors: Seven Boy Scouts from Granby, South Hadley earn rank of Eagle
Restaurant in works in Hatfield to feature pinball, pizza and beer
MassDOT issues 3rd warning about texting scam called smishing; UMass prof offers tips on what to do
Amherst could open door to enlarging apartment complexes
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Area briefs: Unitarian Society to celebrate gender identity as civil right; Power-Greene to lead MLK Day lecture; Cahillane elected to leadership post with sheriffs’ association
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Sports
Boys basketball: Holyoke moves to 8-0 following 65-49 win over Northampton (PHOTOS)
HOLYOKE — It didn’t take a Chauncey Ruiz buzzer beater or an overtime thriller for the Holyoke boys basketball team to defeat Northampton on Tuesday night like it has needed in previous games this season, but the Purple Knights did have to dig deep after going the first three and a half minutes of the fourth quarter without a point.
High schools: Amherst girls swimming wins fourth in a row following 133-39 triumph over Easthampton
UMass football: Joe Harasymiak brings in three transfers, adds to coaching staff
High schools: Holyoke’s Kiara Perez scores 15 points in loss to SICS (PHOTOS)
Indoor track: South Hadley girls earn three first place finishes at PVIAC Meet No. 4Opinion
Guest columnist Karen Kauschen: The true cost of underfunding our schools
Funding our schools isn’t just about supporting our children today — it’s about lowering Northampton’s long-term costs associated with crime, social services, and lost tax revenue. The narrative that restoring $2 million to the school budget will take $10 million away from future capital improvements over five years overlooks a crucial truth: every dollar invested in education generates significant returns.
Peter Scotto: Envisioning a job for Harry and Meghan
Elaine Kersten: Rose-Bardawil columns ‘refreshing’
Guest columnist John Varner: Where were you when repression took hold?
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Business
Ten Thousand Villages in downtown Northampton to close at end of March
NORTHAMPTON — After a quarter century downtown, Ten Thousand Villages is preparing to close its Main Street store for good on March 31.
Making news in business, Jan. 10
Area property deed transfers, Jan. 10
Elements Massage studio closure in Hadley stiffs clients with thousands in gift cards
Dry Humor: Online non-alcoholic ‘liquor store’ opens retail destination in Easthamptone-Edition
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: The bird that changes outfits in the winter: The adult male American goldfinch opts for a less showy plumage
Anyone who makes a regular habit of watching birds will recognize that there is a predictable rhythm to the seasons. Winter is the harshest time of year and as a result there are fewer species to look for. At my house, in the month of January, I have managed to see a maximum of 31 different species. Different people living in different places will probably see a smaller number than that, but there may be the occasional yard that has more species to offer.
Making space for trans voices: Monthly women and nonbinary singer-songwriter series expands mission to include trans community
Valley Bounty: This CSA farm sets the standard: Mountain View Farm in Easthampton heads into 20th season with over 2,000 members
Let’s Talk Relationships: Your new year’s ‘evolution’: Taking stock of your relationship patterns
‘Not your mama’s ‘Newsies’’: Amherst Community Theater production updates the musical with women and nonbinary charactersObituaries
Bonnie Jill Robbins
Easthampton, MA - Bonnie Jill (Rusterholz) Robbins passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 82. Bonnie was born to Jack Rusterholz and Norma (Greiner) Dunker in Connersville, Indiana, where Bonnie was lovingly raised by her materna... remainder of obit for Bonnie Jill Robbins
Stephen Gable
Florence, MA - Stephen Jeffrey Gable of Northampton, MA passed away on January 10, 2025. Born August 31, 1968 in Brockton, MA to Patricia & William Gable of Harwich, MA, Stephen graduated from Harwich Regional High School in 1986, and e... remainder of obit for Stephen Gable
Elizabeth Rolander
Amherst, MA - Elizabeth Rolander age 86 died peacefully on January 5, 2025. She is survived by her son David of North Andover and grandson William. Funeral arrangements are private. ... remainder of obit for Elizabeth Rolander
Roger A. Longto
Amherst, MA - Roger A Longto, 86, of Pelham Road, Amherst passed away at home on January 12, 2025 after a long illness. Roger was born on February 5, 1938 in Holyoke. The son of Arthur and Florence (Poudrier) Longto. Roger had been a me... remainder of obit for Roger A. Longto
