Amherst Town Council rejects candidate over tilt toward abutters
Around the Hamptons: ‘Wild cows’ find way back to Easthampton home; local internet testing; Blueberry Supper in Westhampton
Hatfield launches town administrator search
Hadley Route 9 project finish expected in spring 2026
Guest columnist Brian Cooper: Fearful of autocracy?We are well protected
Oliveira, Carey demand state probe into conditions at South Hadley nursing home
Area briefs: Northampton, Easthampton open cooling centers; Chamber giving out COVID test kits; Plainfield Firefighters Barbecue prep begins
South Hadley to set up affordable housing trust
Working group to examine future of money-losing Cherry Hill Golf Course in Amherst
AMHERST — A working group may soon be formed to examine the future of a public golf course in North Amherst that has long relied on municipal funding to remain solvent, even though memberships, greens fees and assorted other revenues are supposed to...
Valley politicians express shock in wake of assassination attempt against Trump, worry about the country’s future
The shock waves from the shooting at a Donald Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday have continued to reverberate across the country, including in western Massachusetts.Local politicians reacted to the shooting, which resulted in the death of an...
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Music in the sky: Summit House Sunset Concert Series returns to its 173-year-old home
Knitters’ paradise: Webs, ‘America’s Yarn Store’ and a mainstay for Valley crafters for generations, turns 50
Taylor Haas takes the reins as new executive director at Three County Fairgrounds
Easthampton to lose Pepin school gymnasium as public recreation space
Inspector promoted to lead Northampton Building Department
Elements Massage studio in Hadley abruptly closes after state order
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A Look Back, July 16
Photos: Delicate endeavor
This hiking club’s first rule? No diet talk: The Body Liberation Outdoor Club is coming to the Valley
Photo: A cool puzzle
Sports
“As a little kid I looked up to these guys. Now, that’s us”: Valley Blue Sox host clinic for youth baseball players in Greenfield
GREENFIELD — Area youth baseball players had the chance to learn the game from some of the top collegiate players in the country this week. The Valley Blue Sox of Holyoke held a Greenfield Youth Baseball Clinic on Monday and Tuesday at Lunt Field,...
NECBL: Valley Blue Sox sending 4 players to Sunday’s All-Star Game
UMass football: How do the Minutemen rate in the highly-anticipated EA Sports College Football 25?
Legion baseball: Belchertown Post 239 thumps Pittsfield, clinches No. 1 seed in playoffs
NECBL: Valley Blue Sox to host ‘Bark in the Park’ night on Thursday against BristolOpinion
Charles Schmid Jr.: Really?
I saw the article about Tractor Supply [“Tractor Supply is ending DEI, climate efforts,” Gazette, July 4]. They have the right to run their store any way they want. Some agree with what they decided, which is our right. Any group cannot take their...
Shirley Forrest Nomakeo: We need a warrior in Washington
Gerry Weiss: ‘Targeted’ killing of Hamas leaders?
Stephen Armstrong: On Trump assassination attempt
Ellen Koteen: Comparative market analysis needed at One Cottage Street
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Business
Sunderland contractor fined over asbestos abatement violations at UMass
AMHERST — A Sunderland contractor is facing a state fine of almost $30,000 for violations that occurred during asbestos abatement work at the University of Massachusetts, authorities announced Friday.The state Department of Environmental Protection...
Herrell’s Ice Cream to open pop-up shop in North Amherst this summer
Holyoke startup headlines state tech innovation initiative
Yankee Candle consolidation prompts loss of 100 jobs
Ashfield Lake House reopening under new ownership, management
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: A bird that epitomizes ‘sleek’: An account of my first day at First Encounter Beach
By BILL DANIELSONFor the GazetteIt was a Saturday morning on Cape Cod, which is usually a problematic day because it is moving day. All of the weekly renters start heading off the Cape to make room for the next wave of renters and traffic can be a...
Knitters’ paradise: Webs, ‘America’s Yarn Store’ and a mainstay for Valley crafters for generations, turns 50
Music in the sky: Summit House Sunset Concert Series returns to its 173-year-old home
150 years at home: Wistariahurst Museum in Holyoke to open retrospective exhibit July 22; reception July 17
A hobby that rocks: Self-taught Whately stone carver sculpts whatever inspires himObituaries
Diana L. Adair
Amherst, MA - Diana L. Adair, 70, passed away January 22, 2024. Born in Northampton, MA on July 26, 1953, she was the daughter of Howard I. Mann Sr. and Marietta Tataro. Diana grew up in Belchertown, the eldest of 8 children. Living mos... remainder of obit for Diana L. Adair
Joanne F. Talbot
Portland, ME - Joanne F. (Hines) Talbot, 88, died December 12, 2023 in Portland, ME. She was the wife of Richard J. Talbot, to whom she had been married for 62 years. Born in Boston, MA, the daughter of Edward G. and Frances C. (Connoll... remainder of obit for Joanne F. Talbot
Donald W. Britt
Ware, MA - With sorrow we announce Donald, 90, has passed away. He was born in Amherst and resided with his parents and six siblings until he married his wife, Eleanor, and moved to Belchertown. Donald was a diligent worker, from pedali... remainder of obit for Donald W. Britt
Gail Frenier
Florence, MA - With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother Gail Leah Frenier, 78 of Florence, who passed away July 10, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She was born in Northampton March 24, 1946 the daughter of the ... remainder of obit for Gail Frenier
