Early report from reparations panel finds Blacks endured historic wrongs in Northampton
Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund: Hadley resident gives ‘to make children happy,’ remember late husband, daughter
Amherst school budget on top of minds in advance of four-towns meeting Saturday
Third finalist for Easthampton superintendent, Michelle Balch, impresses School Committee
Columnist Bill Newman: A look back from the future
Around the Hamptons: Holiday celebrations underway in Southampton; Westhampton OK’d for municipal aggregation; Easthampton searching for new councilor
Fatherly aspirations: 10 men graduate from Nurturing Fathers program
Shutesbury’s Dudleyville Forest poised for preservation
A 50-year ride: Santa’s Trains, Look Park’s annual holiday cornerstone, expects 25K visitors for its golden anniversary
FLORENCE — One of the region’s largest holiday attractions — Santa’s Trains at Look Park — was born out of a newspaper clip and developed from the idea of a “child’s Christmas.”Originally known as Santa’s Workshop, Santa’s Trains opened its doors on...
Valley Bounty: From vine to bottle: This year, Black Birch Vineyard’s wine was made with only grapes they grew
In the right hands, wine has a way of bringing people together.“Even before we started this business, we loved the wineries and vineyards we’d visit when we traveled,” says Michelle Kersbergen, owner of Black Birch Vineyard in Hatfield. “Especially...
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A sliver goes a long way: After finding online success for its 9-calorie bites of heaven, Tangle Chocolate now open on Main Street in Williamsburg
Belchertown becomes first in WMass to phase out nicotine sales
Amherst Shopping Center owner supports U-Drive overlay district, says Big Y will stay intact
Easthampton Mayor LaChapelle vetoes salary increase council approved
Area briefs: Holiday Stroll in Northampton; New series highlights Black experience WMass; Florence Bank donates $10K to Mass Humanities; HCC’s new program for adult learners
Center Pharmacy in Granby allegedly submits false claims to MassHealth, AG says
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A Look Back, Dec. 14
Arts Briefs: Musical theater karaoke in Easthampton, improv in Hadley, and more
Discover local holiday lore: Stories and symbols of Christmases past on display in Granby Historical Association’s Winter Wonderland
Eat to the beat: New event series in a new venue mixes music, meals, and job training
Sports
Boys basketball: Naihmond Peters-Wolfe pours in 32 points as Northampton holds off Amherst 48-43 at Pioneer Valley Tip-Off (PHOTOS)
AMHERST – Naihmond Peters-Wolfe scored 32 points to power the Northampton boys basketball team past Amherst, 48-43, Friday night during the Pioneer Valley Tip Off at the Mullins Center.Peters-Wolfe was busy from 3-point land as the senior sank 8-of-17...
Girls basketball: Northampton routs Amherst in Pioneer Valley Tip-Off at the Mullins Center (PHOTOS)
College soccer: The long road to Amherst College’s national championship, and a belief in “embracing the crazy”
Indoor track: Amherst, Frontier compete in late session at PVIAC Meet No. 1
Boys basketball: Jack Loughrey scores 29 points, South Hadley opens with 59-52 win over BelchertownOpinion
David and Iris Berkman: Support for The Jones Library
We are writing to express our support for The Jones Library project. We have been residents of Amherst for almost 30 years, and patrons of the library throughout that time. We raised our kids with frequent visits to the children’s room, attended...
Larry Cervelli: FBI Director Wray — Don’t resign
Ira Helfand: A bomb survivors warn of nuclear danger
Guest columnist Ava Larkin: Massachusetts’ health system is failing
Columnist Olin Rose-Bardawil: RFK, Jr. could bring change for Americans’ health woes
Your Daily Puzzles
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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
A sliver goes a long way: After finding online success for its 9-calorie bites of heaven, Tangle Chocolate now open on Main Street in Williamsburg
WILLIAMSBURG — Especially at this time of year, the idea of chocolate may leave consumers counting calories or feeling guilty — in short, the bliss of chocolate turns stressful.Enter Suzanne Forman. The former mind-body therapist hopes to relieve the...
Making news in business, Dec. 13
Women entrepreneurs from Northampton, Easthampton honored at State House
Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe in Deerfield reopens with smaller menu, renewed focus on dinners
Area property deed transfers, Dec. 13
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Arts & Life
Only Human with Joan Axelrod-Contrada: Am I a believer?: The song hasn’t changed but I have
Isn’t it funny how a song can sound completely different depending on your mood, life stage, and views on love? Take “I’m a Believer” by the Monkees, for example.The first time it played, I was a starry-eyed preteen with dreams of Monkee-love. The...
Weekly Food Photo Contest: This week’s winner: Steve Arons of Hatfield
Speaking of Nature: Introducing the Birch Perch II: Making improvements to my bird observation venue
Cooking made simple: Classes at the Baker’s Pin demystify the secrets and tricks of great recipes
Valley Bounty: It’s the season of tree-ditions: Kingsbury Christmas Tree Farm in South Deerfield offers cut your own and pre-cut varietiesObituaries
Daniel Normand Hebert
Amherst, MA - It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and father Dr. Daniel N. Hebert on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. Daniel was born in Corning, New York, on May 6th, 1962, to Dr.... remainder of obit for Daniel Normand Hebert
Lynda Winnick
Issaquah, WA - After a long struggle with Alzheimers, Lynda Walkotten Winnick passed away peacefully at the Greenwood Point Adult Family Care Home is Issaquah WA on November 4, 2024. The disease gradually wore away at the intelligent, c... remainder of obit for Lynda Winnick
Beverley Sunderland
Chesterfield, MA - Beverley (Farnsworth) Sunderland January 27, 1930 - December 1, 2024 Beverley (Farnsworth) Sunderland of Chesterfield, Massachusetts died peacefully of natural causes at age 94 surrounded by family. Beverley is s... remainder of obit for Beverley Sunderland
George Eugene Forrest Urch
Hadley, MA - George Eugene Forrest Urch passed away on December 4, 2024 at age 94. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois and spent his early years in Chicago before moving to Southwestern Michigan where he graduated from South Haven High Sc... remainder of obit for George Eugene Forrest Urch
