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Charter objection forces Northampton to call special meeting Wednesday
Northampton bans use of fossil fuels in new buildings, renovations; new rules start Jan. 27
St. Patrick’s Committee selects Longmeadow native Bridget Moynahan for JFK award
Tilton Library expansion project moves forward in South Deerfield
Shutesbury, Hadley lauded for digital inclusion ‘trailblazers’
Whately highway superintendent Bardwell to retire after 45 years of service
Outside report calls UMass protest breakup reasonable but tweaks Reyes on handling of it
AMHERST — University of Massachusetts officials acted reasonably and prudently in breaking up pro-Gaza encampments on campus last spring, but different enforcement tactics might have cut down on the number of arrests, as well as reduced the fraying of trust between students, faculty and staff and the UMass administration, according to an independent review released last week.
Turnaround leader Wingenbach leaving helm of Hampshire College
AMHERST — Hampshire College President Ed Wingenbach is stepping down from leadership at the end of June to become president of the American College of Greece, completing six years at the helm of the Amherst campus during a transitional phase for the college amid financial uncertainty.
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Easthampton School Committee wants council to censure member Owen Zaret
‘A great comeback story’: Valley residents celebrate Trump’s return to White House on Inauguration Day
Amherst-Pelham administrators raise alarm over school superintendent’s behavior; executive session Wednesday
WinterFest in Easthampton returns for 12th year
South Hadley adopts traffic calming policy
Belchertown launches new branding effort
Editors Picks
A Look Back, Jan. 22
States sue over Trump order
Top Israeli general Halevi resigns
Photos: Nature fun at Mount Sugarloaf
Sports
High Schools: Amherst boys basketball falls to Longmeadow, 61-53
The Amherst boys basketball team received 38 combined points from Mitchell Carey and Samuel Woodruff, but couldn’t pull out the road victory in its 61-53 loss to Longmeadow on Tuesday night.
Girls basketball: Belchertown takes down Hampshire, 45-31
Sophomore Marqui Worthy works into his role on UMass men’s basketball team
High Schools: Smith Academy girls basketball cruises past St. Mary’s, 62-31
Local high school teams compete in PVIAC indoor track meet
Opinion
Lawrence Pareles: Reject nominations of Patel, Kennedy, Hegseth for vital cabinet positions
The recent cabinet nominations by President Donald Trump — Kash Patel for FBI director, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary, and Pete Hegseth for secretary of Defense are not just poor choices — they are dangerous. These appointments could jeopardize our nation’s safety, health and security at a time when we need strong, competent leadership the most.
Leonard Cohen: Political theater
Richard S. Bogartz: Of balance and resistance
Dennis Glen Morrell: Let’s stick to the facts about climate change
Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee: Build for people and trees in Amherst
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
Speaking of Nature: Reflected in a blue jay’s eye: A curious opportunity to try something a little artsy
Anyone who has ever dabbled in the art of photography will understand that you find yourself at the mercy of your environment. Of course, I am speaking of outdoor photography in this case. Studio photography is an entirely different organism because in that particular endeavor the art lies in manufacturing an environment. If you are outdoors, however, you have to find ways to make due with what you’ve got on any particular day.
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 flavors
Marigold adds cafe: Easthampton theater’s new eatery offers snacks for hungry concertgoersObituaries
Karen Sheingold
Scarborough, ME - Karen Sheingold died unexpectedly on January 16th 2025 at age 82 of complications following open heart surgery to repair a defective mitral valve. Karen Eisenberg was born in Hartford, CT, on October 21, 1942, to P... remainder of obit for Karen Sheingold
Cheryl M. Morrier
Watertown, NY - Cheryl M. Morrier, 67, of Alexandra Meadows, Watertown, passed away January 16, 2025, at Samaritan Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Cheryl was born August 1, 1957, in Northampton, Massachusetts, daughter of ... remainder of obit for Cheryl M. Morrier
Veronica J. Willard
Veronica J. "Roni" Willard Northampton, MA - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Veronica "Roni" Willard, 67, a vibrant soul known for her irrepressible spirit and joy for life, Roni passed peacefully with family by h... remainder of obit for Veronica J. Willard
Stephanie Delia Starr
Northampton, MA - With profound sadness, we share the news of the peaceful passing of Stephanie Delia (Lascore) Starr, 84, on January 7, 2025, in compassionate hands at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst, MA. A matriarch in every sen... remainder of obit for Stephanie Delia Starr
