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Columnist Carrie N. Baker: Project 2025: Republicans’ anti-democratic agenda for America
Amherst Town Council clears regional schools budget hike one-time funds and warning
Where to see fireworks next week
Thunder in the Valley festival in Easthampton to feature music, fireworks
New principal to start at Shutesbury Elementary School
Area briefs: Mass Humanities moves to Holyoke; Book donations for League of Women Voters; DOT to close Damon Road temporarily in July
Area property deed transfers, June 27
Making news in business, June 27
Senate advances energy reforms, expands bottle redemption law
Easthampton council backs One Cottage Street artists in rent flap
EASTHAMPTON — A galvanized arts community worried about looming rent hikes for artists who rent space at Cottage Street Studios downtown secured the backing of the City Council on Wednesday.At an emotional meeting featuring crying and shouting, the...
Weaving the fabric of life: Every Thread Handwoven in Williamsburg teaches the basics of an ancient craft
WILLIAMSBURG — Ten large floor looms consuming most of the space in a room would normally bring an air of intimidation, but the Swedish looms at this weaving studio instead sculpt the room into cozy nooks, decorated with plants, seven day candles and...
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A treasure reopens: After $1.4M in repairs, Nonotuck Pool is back in business
Northampton School Committee to discuss no-confidence vote in superintendent on Wednesday
Easthampton council backs One Cottage Street artists in rent flap
Grant will make Five College language learning resources available to thousands
Guest columnist Carrie Foley: Public school budgets force private choices
The lingering effects of long COVID: Domb hosts second briefing on the topic
Editors Picks
A Look Back, June 27
A doctor’s boarders: Dr. Jessica Bossie’s mission to help the homeless find the right house
Photos: Yo-yo magic
Photos: Tuesday tunes
Sports
Youth baseball: Northampton holds off Southampton to win Massachusetts Intermediate 50/70 District 2 title (PHOTOS)
NORTHAMPTON — Layne Nagle may have taken a spill rounding first as the 13U Northampton All-Stars baseball team took a victory lap with their new championship banner, but he bounced up right away – an illuminating smile across his face.That same...
Figure skating: New England West sending 7 youth athletes to 2024 State Games of America in San Diego
U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials: Gabby Thomas (200 meters), Heather MacLean (1,500) open competition on Thursday
Greenfield native and former UMass basketball player Ross Burns training prospects ahead of Wednesday’s NBA Draft
NECBL: Valley Blue Sox edged by Ocean State Waves 7-6Opinion
George Ryan: Why support effort to rebid Jones expansion?
After over an hour of intense discussion, the Amherst Town Council voted 4-8-1 on June 17 to reject Councilor Cathy Schoen’s motion to urge the town manager to not sign a contract extension with the Jones Library architects. This would have been in...
Megan Zinn: Don’t mortgage Northampton’s future with short-term thinking
Letter: Legislature should pass medical aid in dying
Guest columnist Daniel Gilbert: Ranked-choice voting opens the door for third-party candidates
Guest columnist David M Kotz: Understanding the Ukraine war
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Business
Consumer corner with Anita Wilson: Unraveling the mystery of credit score calculations
Do you know your credit score? Equally important, do you know how that score is calculated? This is important information to have because it impacts your standing when you go to apply for a car loan, mortgage or credit card. Yes, a person’s score...
Whately Selectboard considers easing Club Castaway’s police detail requirement long-term
HCC awarded $832K to train clean energy workforce
Valley Bounty: From seed to vase: At Passalongs Farm and Florist in Florence, Adrienne Bashista grows and designs custom floral arrangements
Hampshire Mall sells for fraction of assessed value at $7Me-Edition
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Introducing the Alder Flycatcher: After 27 years of waiting, the bird finally allowed itself to be photographed
This week I have the rare pleasure of introducing you to a new species for the first time. After 27 years of reporting on my observations, I have finally acquired a photograph that I think is worthy of such an introduction. I have been exploring the...
‘Janet Planet’ comes into orbit: Annie Baker’s debut film, about to open in Valley, features performances and input from some area residents
Staying busy in summer: Pioneer Valley Jazz Shares stages new concert series in July
Stairway to heaven in your own backyard: Summer concerts in the Valley for classic rock enthusiasts
Colorful visions from Brazil: Eric Carle Museum hosts first U.S. exhibit of Brazilian artist and children’s author Roger MelloObituaries
Joanne J. Diemand
Northampton, MA - Joanne J. (Laguori) Diemand, 70, of Lovefield Street passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, June 14, 2024. Joanne was born in Northampton August 19, 1953, the daughter of Joseph and Virginia... remainder of obit for Joanne J. Diemand
Dolores Mosakewicz
West Hatfield, MA - Dolores Nellie (Zuraw) Mosakewicz, 86 of West Street, West Hatfield died June 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Born in Danbury CT. June 3, 1938 she was the daughter of the late Michael and Nellie (Gesiorek)... remainder of obit for Dolores Mosakewicz
Estelle Walunas
Southampton, MA - Estelle Walunas, 91, of Southampton, died Thursday June 20th in Northampton. She was born on Feb 9th, 1933, the daughter of George Ulysses and Eva (Piquette) Goyette. She was raised in Chicopee and attended local scho... remainder of obit for Estelle Walunas
Florence V. Dmytryk
Northampton, MA - Florence V. Dmytryk, 102, of Northampton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her home. She was born in Everett, MA on October 9, 1921, to the late John and Anna (Duda) Dmytryk. She grew up on a f... remainder of obit for Florence V. Dmytryk
