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Harvesting food, nourishing knowledge: Hampshire College Farm harnesses student energy while adapting to climate change
AMHERST — As college and university farms go, Hampshire College Farm is not a big one. What they do have in abundance is student energy, and true to the Hampshire philosophy, they’ve celebrated and empowered it.So far, the results have been fruitful....
Seeds of significance: Grow Food opens Seed Sovereignty Garden
NORTHAMPTON — Inside a greenhouse at Grow Food Northampton’s community farm, a variety of crops have been put up for display, with placards posted by each one explaining its cultural and historical significance, with some even containing QR codes for...
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Football: Wahconah locks down South Hadley in second half, secures 26-6 victory
DALTON – The South Hadley football team was given the unenviable task of opening its season on the road against a Berkshire County powerhouse.Host Wahconah held just a one-score lead at halftime, but the Warriors kept the Tigers off the scoreboard in...
Opinion
Guest columnist D. Dina Friedman: The dangers of othering
Like many members of the Jewish Community, I felt grief and sadness on hearing last week that six additional hostages taken in the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 had been found murdered. And yet, I felt uncomfortable with how much attention people paid to...
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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
Golden anniversary for Broadside Bookshop, a Northampton staple that’s still going strong
NORTHAMPTON — Walking downtown you might catch a glimpse of Broadside Bookshop’s front windows displaying artifacts collected over their past 50 years in operation. Once inside, you’ll find a store encapsulating the progressive, artsy vibe of Paradise...
Arts & Life
‘Jazz without borders’: Multicultural theme defines Northampton Jazz Festival, Sept. 27-28
In a year of international strife, the Northampton Jazz Festival is aiming to bring people together with music that transcends borders. The Northampton Jazz Festival, which will return for its 12th year on Sept. 27 and 28, is celebrating the unifying...
Obituaries
Sunderland, MA - Laurie Colton Magriel died on August 11, 2024, at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst, Massachusetts. A much deserved peaceful death after years of pain and suffering. Her longstanding friends and family are immen... remainder of obit for Laurie Magriel
Westhampton, MA - Judith H. Fountain, 70, of Westhampton passed away on Wednesday, August 7th in Hartford, CT. Judy was born in Burlington VT, lived in Southampton MA, met Ken Fountain, and shared 51 years of marriage, love, family and ... remainder of obit for Judith H. Fountain
Amherst, MA - Walter Andrew Korzec, 84, died on September 11, 2024, well cared for at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst, Massachusetts. Walter was born on October 5, 1939 to Walter A. Korzec, Sr. and Sophie (Rozzen) Korzec and r... remainder of obit for Walter Andrew Korzec
Pelham, MA - Alfred Bacon Hudson of Pelham, MA passed away on June 12, 2024, aged 92. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii on January 6, 1932 to anthropologists Elizabeth Bacon and Alfred Hudson. His aunt Koko (Katherine) Hudson was an important... remainder of obit for Al Hudson