Election Day brings thrill, anxiety: Voters flock to the polls in area communities
On the final day of voting in the presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and former Republican President Donald Trump, a steady stream of voters made their ways to polling locations throughout the area Tuesday, both...
Election Day unfolds relatively smoothly after massive turnout by early voters
WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day unfolded relatively smoothly as voters faced only scattered disruptions and delays after an election season marked by concerns over disinformation, foreign influence and threats to election workers and voting...
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UMass basketball: Rahsool Diggins pours in career-high 26 points, newcomers also shine as Minutemen rout UNH in season opener 103-74
AMHERST — It can be a difficult task for college basketball fans to learn the players on the teams they root for year in and year out. Every season, programs across the country are gutted and rebuilt.UMass men’s hoops fans got quite the introduction...
Opinion
Columnist J.M. Sorrell: Misogyny madness
I am writing this before Election Day, so I thought to write about a societal problem that will linger regardless of who is elected president on Nov. 5. Systemic misogyny is hardly new, yet its forms change to meet the moment of each generation. It is...
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
Get your money’s worth: Dealers warn against increase in fake coins
GREENFIELD — Coin experts across the region are sounding the alarm about an influx of fakes manufactured in China and infiltrating the U.S. market.Chinese-made counterfeits of collector and circulating coins are more rampant than ever, according to...
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: The guest list, ‘bonus birds,’ and more
September and October are months of farewell and I spend a lot of time trying to squeeze in a last visit with each species of bird before the they finally decide to pack it in and head south. Great friends that have spent the entire summer with me...
Obituaries
Northampton, MA - Constance L. Rackliffe,89, passed away on October 30, 2024 in Northampton, MA. Born April 28, 1935 in Springfield, MA. The daughter of the late Harold and Jeannette (Mainville) Jeannotte. Constance graduated from Spri... remainder of obit for Constance Rackliffe
Easthampton, MA - Theresa Pickett, 52, of Easthampton, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born to Linda and Laurence Pickett on February 27th, 1972 at Cooley Dickins... remainder of obit for Theresa Pickett
Amherst, MA - Charlotte Florine Battisti, 91, of Leverett, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024 surrounded by loving family. She was born on May 7,1933 in West Eaton, NY to Sterling and Leah Tayntor. Charlotte was known for her ki... remainder of obit for Charlotte Battisti
Hampton, NH - Lawrence S. Trinceri, 81, of Hampton, formerly of Southampton, MA, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1942, in Westfield, MA, the son of the late Lawrence J. and Emielia (Rzonc... remainder of obit for Lawrence S. Trinceri