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Making math visual: Easthampton testing novel program that focuses on trial and error rather than specific instructions
First feature-length film by Haydenville director will highlight five Franklin County towns
Carey, Oliveira outline legislative successes for South Hadley
Fall coincides with increase in yellowjacket interactions, experts advise
Hadley eyes high-tech weapons detection tool for Hopkins Academy
Starbuck’s opens in Belchertown, as world’s largest coffee chain continues expansion in county
UMass Football: Minutemen fall to Redhawks 23-20 in OT
For about 15 minutes, it appeared Saturday’s game against Miami (Ohio) would be a different story for the UMass football team.After three games against MAC opponents where they were outscored 56-14 in the final 20 minutes, the Minutemen were the team...
Goats at ServiceNet group home in Deerfield prove to be therapeutic for residents
DEERFIELD — Larry, Moe and Curly are settling in at ServiceNet’s group home and are embracing their role not as a comedic trio, but as therapy professionals.The three Alpine goats, named after The Three Stooges, are providing residents with emotional...
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Goodbye to tobacco forever?: Northampton floats new rules that call for generational prohibition on sale of all products
Amherst Media director departs after 17 years
Holyoke mayor urges caution after student hit by car Friday
UMass football: Minutemen look for upset against Miami (Ohio)
A unique vibe: Keystone Vintage Market in Easthampton features 28 vendors selling their wares in a bright, modern space
Town to explore if old South Amherst School is useable
Editors Picks
A Look Back, Sept. 30
Area briefs: South Hadley’s chief to hold office hours; Valley CDC to hold info. session in Amherst; Workshop on downtown Amherst’s future set for Oct. 3
Virtual forum marks progress in battling opioid crisis in western Mass
Photos: Paving, paving everywhere
Sports
Football: Comp pulls away in the second half to beat South Hadley, 22-8
SOUTH HADLEY — The Chicopee Comp football team simply wore down South Hadley.The Tigers held the bigger and deeper Colts in check, but the loss of players in the second half and a persistent Comp rushing attack late pushed the Colts to a 22-8 victory,...
High School Football: Northampton tops Mahar 28-18 to remain undefeated
Football: Erik Martineau scored three touchdowns as Greenfield knocks off Frontier, 30-6 (PHOTOS)
High Schools: PVCICS boys soccer scores twice in final minute to tie Hampden Charter
UMass football: Minutemen look for upset against Miami (Ohio)
Opinion
Guest columnist Dr. Christopher Flory: What is rock bottom for health care?
At a recent gathering, I had on my “Medicare-For-All” (MFA) button and I was asked whether I thought it would ever pass. I found myself answering that I felt that the problems with our health care “non-system” were so deep that a fundamental change in...
Guest columnist Molly Merrett: Co-op deshelving campaign part of global anti-apartheid movement
David King: Hamas resistance cannot be overcome with violence
Nancy Stenberg: Question 1 about checks and balances
Jennifer Scarlott: Rep. McGovern — Be a standard-bearer for Palestine
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
A unique vibe: Keystone Vintage Market in Easthampton features 28 vendors selling their wares in a bright, modern space
EASTHAMPTON — Vintage markets commonly feel like a grandmother’s attic: cramped and crowded with old knickknacks and collectibles stuffed into every shelf and drawer, and wardrobes full of dresses and jackets that have seen more moth balls and dust...
Making news in business, Sept. 26
Area property deed transfers, Sept. 26
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: Funeral decisions and burial options
Area property deed transfers, Sept. 19
e-Edition
Arts & Life
The long march to minority rule: David Daley’s new book, ‘Antidemocratic,’ says the Republican Party has fundamentally undermined free elections in the US
In 2016, David Daley published his first book, “Ratf**ked,” an eye-opening account of how numerous Republican-dominated states, beginning in 2010, had dramatically redrawn their voting districts to lock in control of state legislatures and U.S. House...
Six Valley authors receive awards: Massachusetts Book Awards announces 2024 winners and honorees
Nash returns with ‘Now’: Two-time Rock Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash to perform in Northampton Oct. 4
Binky battles: Annual Belchertown baby contest the cutest competition in town
Arts Briefs: Vinyl and theater in Northampton, art contests in Ware and Belchertown, and moreObituaries
Kenneth Kowal
Hadley, MA - Kenneth Steven Kowal, (Kenny) 47, of Hadley, passed away on September 25, 2024. Born on March 24, 1977, Kenny was known for his loving, caring, and talented nature. Kenny grew up attending Hopkins Academy and later Smith V... remainder of obit for Kenneth Kowal
Rita M. Mello
Rita M. (Gougeon) Mello EASTHAMPTON, MA - Rita M. Mello, 71, of Loudville Road passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Rita was born in Northampton on May 9, 1953, a daughter of Donald R. and J... remainder of obit for Rita M. Mello
Jay L. Smith
Northampton, MA - Jay L. Smith, 77, of Northampton, passed away peacefully with his loving wife and family by his side on Tuesday, September 24th at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital. He was born in Susquehanna, PA on October 6, 1946, to th... remainder of obit for Jay L. Smith
Cathleen F. Smith
Hadley, MA - Cathleen F. Smith, 87, of Hadley, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Cathleen was born in Northampton on March 23, 1937, the daughter of the late Leo and ... remainder of obit for Cathleen F. Smith
