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McGovern calls Biosecure bill that targets China companies poorly written
Conservation Commission moving to rein in dogs on public Amherst lands
UMass professor Brian Yellen named state geologist
DoozyDo parade steps off Saturday
Area briefs: Body found in Easthampton not suspicious; Bike 4 Food event Sunday; Traffic delays in Amherst; Family Story Night at HCC
Traffic detours in Amherst on Tuesday, then later in week
Photos: Pop up play at Northampton church
‘Uplifting and momentous’: Forty-nine people become U.S. citizens at naturalization ceremony in Amherst
AMHERST — Until taking the oath of U.S. citizenship Tuesday morning, Tashi Dhondup of Amherst had been without a country since 1959, when he left Tibet during the Tibetan uprising and took refuge in Nepal.Eleven years after coming to the United...
State climate chief hears from area farmers on putting climate-resilient methods into practice
SUNDERLAND — Two local farms opened their doors to Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer on Monday morning to talk about the challenges brought on by climate change, as well as opportunities for future investments in the industry.The state’s first-ever climate...
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Amherst native Ebon Moss-Bachrach wins 2nd Emmy for work on ‘The Bear’
Community college faculty sound alarm on salaries
Photos: Taste of Northampton draws thousands of visitors to Main Street
Easthampton man facing 35 charges related to child porn
Amherst Police respond to 234 calls, including several people with blood on themselves
More card-skimming devices found at Cumberland Farms stores
Editors Picks
A Look Back, Sept. 18
Photo: A good run ends
Area briefs: Amherst Volunteer Fair coming up; Mass Cultural Council launches new school grant program; HCC fall session II classes start Sept. 16
Finger-picking good: Amherst autoharp workshop hosts weekly jams for all levels
Sports
High schools: Hopkins Academy’s Caprial DiBartolomeo takes first place in cross country meet
The microwave cooked the competition on Tuesday.Hopkins Academy’s Caprial DiBartolomeo, nicknamed ‘Microwave,’ took first-place in the Gateway-Hopkins-Smith Vocational-Southwick quad meet, pacing the field with a time of 19 minutes, 16...
Girls soccer: Kate McArdle, Olivia Athas help South Hadley clip Chicopee Comp (PHOTOS)
UMass football: AD Ryan Bamford breaks down Minutemen’s difficult 2024 schedule, future opponents
High schools: South Hadley girls volleyball sweeps Granby for fifth win in six matches (PHOTOS)
UMass football: Don Brown implores Minutemen to ‘finish the game’ after second-half shutoutOpinion
Guest columnist Adam Novitt: Save Main Street
The recent guest column [“A walking manifesto,” Sept. 16] by Claudia Lefko misses the mark on several points. Picture Main Street is not an “either or” proposition. We cannot reallocate the funds to local neighborhood projects outside of downtown....
Guest columnist Allen Woods: Unbiased news? No, it’s not a thing.
Willliam Glass: Proposed OSHA regulations
Jonathan M. Daube: The glories of Northampton
Brian Cady: How should we choose a U.S. president?
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
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...
Zulu Pods moves R&D facility from Amherst to Northampton
Area property deed transfers, Sept. 12
Jersey Mike’s eyes Route 9 in Hadley
The only bookstore in town: Heritage Books, located in Southampton’s former library, keeps history alive while embracing modern technology e-Edition
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Abandoned by the gods: One unusually unlucky birding morning
Long-time readers of mine will be familiar with my tales of the Photo Gods. These are those supernatural beings that look over me during my photographic endeavors and either smile down on me benevolently, or take issue with something that I have done...
‘Jazz without borders’: Multicultural theme defines Northampton Jazz Festival, Sept. 27-28
You oughta see these pictures: Greenfield Garden Cinemas launches Talking Talkies series of essential 1930s films
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Time for a garden makeover: Seek help from professionals to see the big picture
A recipe for social justice: ‘The Revolution Will Be Well Fed’ is a cookbook for community organizingObituaries
Eleanor M. Shattuck
HADLEY, MA - Eleanor M. Shattuck, 95, of Hadley passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Elaine Manor. Eleanor was born in Syracuse, NY, a daughter of the late Cyril Marrion and Elizabeth (Boynton) Marrion. She had a successful care... remainder of obit for Eleanor M. Shattuck
Richard Carver Pearlstein
Amherst, MA - Richard Carver Pearlstein, 87, of Amherst, died peacefully Friday morning September 13, 2024, with his family by his side. Born June 26, 1937, in Barre, Vermont, he was the son of Vere Eric and Helene (Wheeler) Pearlst... remainder of obit for Richard Carver Pearlstein
Patricia A. Jasmin
Patricia A Jasmin South Hadley, MA - Patricia Ann (Smith) Jasmin beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, gained her angel wings on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 87. Pat was born December 11, 1936 in Springfield, MA to ... remainder of obit for Patricia A. Jasmin
Irene Farrick
Whately, MA - IRENE P. FARRICK, 90, OF WHATELY, MA AND NAPLES, FLORIDA, PASSED AWAY ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2024. SHE WILL FOREVER BE MISSED BY HER TWO SONS, WILLIAM OF BOSTON, JAMES OF FT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, AND MANY NIECES AND NEPHEWS WHOM ... remainder of obit for Irene Farrick
