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Healey urges Congress to reject SNAP cuts
Override debate heats up in Belchertown: ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ camps make case to voters in advance of town election
Northampton schools, union reach deal on contract, ending work-to-rule
Shutesbury police chief on leave
Two-person race for Hatfield Select Board set for town election on Tuesday
Columnist The Rev. Andrea Ayvazian: Quelling anger through the power of song
Westhampton TM adopts $7.6M budget, as well as big land buy, solar array atop public safety complex
In the moment: UMass Amherst grads enter changing global landscape
AMHERST — Change is a theme common enough at college commencements — a beginning and an end. But for the UMass Amherst class of 2025, change seemed more pressing and obvious when they received their diplomas Friday night.
‘Irving Berlin’s View of the East River’ films in western Mass: Behind the scenes of an indie movie set in the Valley
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Shutesbury police chief on leave
‘This is not fair to us’: Amherst Regional Middle School leaders outline poor conditions, ask committee for help
Feds strip $1M grant from Jones Library; backers say loss won’t stop renovation project
From trash to treasure: UMass New2U thrift store reduces waste, student expenses
Northampton City Briefing: In wake of robbery, Nuttelman’s Florist thanks community for helping it recover
‘Irving Berlin’s View of the East River’ films in western Mass: Behind the scenes of an indie movie set in the Valley
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A Look Back, May 17
‘Once I started playing the organ, I was hooked’: Beloved longtime minister of music Dick Matteson bids farewell
Arts Briefs: ‘Orlando’ in Northampton, new music series in Worthington, and more
‘Space is the place’: Sun Ra Arkestra plays the Academy of Music, May 18
Sports
HS Roundup: Reilly Fowles caps perfect regular season, Northampton boys tennis takes down East Longmeadow
It was a fitting end to the regular season for the Northampton boys tennis team, which recorded its 12th consecutive victory on Friday afternoon after defeating East Longmeadow 4-1 at the Smith College Courts.
Another strong regular season has Belchertown girls tennis primed for postseason
Pioneer Valley Invitational celebrating 10th anniversary this weekend at the Oxbow
HS Roundup: Kaitlyn Curran, Cassie Flaherty help Granby softball get past Smith Voc (PHOTOS)
HS Roundup: Thirteen first-inning runs, Lila Roy’s gem lead Belchertown softball to state-tournament clinching win (PHOTOS)Opinion
Guest columnist Justin Taylor: Amherst in The Revolution
The recent commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord begins the celebration of the nation’s Semiquincentennial. At first glance, the struggle of eighteenth-century America may seem unrelated to the issues we face today and for many, the American Revolution can seem like a distant event, completely removed from the modern American, and therefore easy to ignore. This is a mistake: the American Revolution should not be treated like a relic or merely a holiday to be celebrated. It is an ongoing experiment, and the people of Amherst and of the United States today are as much a part of it as the early patriots of 1776.
Scott Brown: Time to flouridate the water
Luke Jaeger: Column on antisemitism ‘misguided’
Cathleen Mitchell: Town’s budget does not meet needs of schools, students
Guest columnist Judson Brown: Paths to advocate for just and humane treatment of immigrants
Your Daily Puzzles
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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
Chipotle opens on King Street in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first location in Northampton on Wednesday.
Area property deed transfers, May 16
Making news in business, May 16
Report: Mass. home to more millionaires despite new surtax
Making News in Business, May 9
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Arts & Life
In heavenly harmony: The Singing Priests to perform at Our Lady of Peace in Turners Falls, May 22
It’s long been said that to sing is to pray twice. And a group of Catholic clergymen in western Massachusetts that truly takes that sentiment to heart is slated to spread some cheer in Franklin County later this month.
Valley Bounty: Hillside Nursery thrives in a niche market: Small plant farm in Ashfield specializes in lady-slipper orchids and woodland wildflowers
Holy Smokes Theatre lands in the Valley: Newly relocated theater company to stage queer ‘erotic horror comedy’ at Easthampton’s CitySpace this weekend
Speaking of Nature: Learning bird songs: Ninety percent of bird-finding is done with one’s ears
Block and roll: Roller Derby, the ‘sport for misfits,’ finds a home in the ValleyObituaries
Bernard A. Blakesley Sr.
Bernard A. Blakesley Sr Florence, MA - Bernard A. Blakesley Sr. of Florence, MA passed away peacefully at Linda Manor surrounded by family and friends on May 1, 2025 at the age of 88. He was born on St. Patrick's Day 1937 in Northampton,... remainder of obit for Bernard A. Blakesley Sr.
Louise E. Montague
Louise E. (Pelton) Montague WESTHAMPTON, MA - Louise Pelton Montague, 92, died peacefully surrounded by family members on May 12, 2025, at Linda Manor in Leeds, Massachusetts. Born in Northampton MA in 1932, she was the daughter of Alden... remainder of obit for Louise E. Montague
Thomas A. Patrick
Hatfield, MA - Thomas A. Patrick, 80, of Hatfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Northampton on February 28, 1945, to the late Anthony and Anna (Ferry) Patrick. He... remainder of obit for Thomas A. Patrick
Paul Gabriel Lawler
Amherst, MA - It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing, in his home, of Paul Gabriel Lawler , 86 years of age, of Amherst, Massachusetts on May 14, 2025. Paul was born on April 17, 1939 in Brighton, Massachusett... remainder of obit for Paul Gabriel Lawler
