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River Valley Co-op contract talks grow tense
Northampton planners OK 5-story apartment building on Hawley St. over local opposition
Amherst area schools make strides in addressing disparities
Jury finds ex-physical therapist Ed Kostek not guilty of rape
A run to remember: Free, family-friendly 5K run and walk this Sunday in Deerfield will honor fallen service members
‘Clear-cut ruling’: Judge’s injunction sides with Easthampton, others in lawsuit against dismantling of Education Department
Guard Chief: Constitution binds us ‘no matter how crazy things may get’
Northampton school backers make final plea for more funding as mayor presents budget to City Council
Developer pitches 42-unit housing project at former Notre Dame Church site in Easthampton
Preschool pioneers: State’s early education commissioner shines spotlight on Northampton during ‘road show’ visit
NORTHAMPTON — Some of the most prominent people in early childhood education, including Amy Kershaw, commissioner of the state’s Department of Early Education and Care, descended on Northampton on Wednesday to fete the city’s status as a leader in the field.
Military, families honored at State House
NORTHAMPTON — Service, sacrifice, the commitment of veterans and active military service members from across Massachusetts and support from their families should always be recognized, says retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford.
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Sewer backup displaces 30 residents at Hadley apartment complex, some will be without homes for days
Musician Evelyn Harris returns honorary degree to Smith College after plagiarized speech
Close call: Belchertown override vote passes by 21 votes
Southampton voters reject overrides for public safety complex and Norris Elementary Schools
Search underway in Connecticut River for kayaker whose boat capsized near bridge connecting Holyoke, South Hadley
Ex-physical therapist Edward Kostek of South Hadley takes stand on rape charges from 2012 incident
Editors Picks
A Look Back, May 23
Fearlessly following her muse: Artist Rosemary Barrett’s upcoming show in Easthampton is rich with surrealist oil paintings
Arts Briefs: StrangecreekCampout in Greenfield, Valley Jazz Voices in Northampton, and more
‘My heart requires it’: Pioneer lesbian singer-songwriter Linda Shear will perform benefit show in Northampton, May 31
Sports
Registration open for Northampton Parks & Recreation’s summer youth sports programs
Registration is open for all of the Northampton Parks & Recreation’s Summer Youth Sports Programs. These programs are offered to youth of all skills levels interested in learning or developing their sport-specific skills. Register online at www.northamptonma.gov/recreation or in person at the Parks & Rec office at 100A Bridge Road in Florence. Visit our website or contact the office at 413-587-1040 for more information.
WMass Lacrosse Tournament: Top-seeded Northampton boys, girls both dominate in Class B semifinals (PHOTOS)
Western Mass. Track: Looking at top seeds heading into Div. 1, Div. 2 championship meets
UMass hockey: Minutemen add former Michigan State forward Mikey DeAngelo from portal
HS Tennis: Northampton boys drop hard-fought Class A final to Longmeadow
Opinion
Columnist Susan Wozniak: The life and death of a cookbook
It was 1976, an election year as well as the first year of my marriage. We were to live in an apartment complex. The apartments had two bedrooms, an overly large living room, a closet disguised as a kitchen and just enough space for a table for four adults. In other words, pretty much the opposite of what I would choose. I visited on a weekend three weeks before the wedding and suggested we look in a neighborhood established during the early years of the 20th century. “But my mother picked this out for us,” he said. “A place for the elderly,” I answered.
Guest columnists Martha Hanner and Ash Hartwell: Amherst CRESS program vital for racial, social justice
Bob Cilman and Julia van IJken: Smith College’s response to plagiarism incident poorly handled
Ellen Agard: Civil War tablets, gender-neutral bathrooms
Guest columnist Al Norman: 50 ways to site your solar
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
Making News in Business, May 23
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College President George Timmons has joined Presidents for Latino Student Success, a group of college presidents and chancellors committed to making their campuses learning environments where Latino — and all — students thrive.
Berkshire East owner takes over Burke Mountain ski resort in Vermont
Chipotle opens on King Street in Northampton
Area property deed transfers, May 16
Making news in business, May 16
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Arts & Life
Valley Bounty: A growing Good Bunch: Shelburne Falls farm remains optimistic for the future
“It’s usually around April 20 when I plant things in the field that can handle light frost,” says farmer Dan Greene of Good Bunch Farm. “Then there’s about a longer wait until the next big planting date in late May. By then the threat of frost is gone and you can finally plant all the warm-loving crops. After that, you really don’t have any time except for weeding and harvesting.”
Let’s Talk Relationships: Listening well is a relationship superpower: Advice for building better communication
Earth Matters: Wood sounds good: Reclaiming trees and ties to our land
‘The myth of the Wild West lived strong in him’: Local artist honors father’s memory with exhibition of his handcrafted holsters
Speaking of Nature: Celebrating 28 years of Speaking of Nature: A new resolution for the future of my bird-watchingObituaries
Katherine P. Bolduc
Northampton, MA - Katherine P. Bolduc, born on August 3rd, 1947, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to Robert and Paula Lyons, passed on May 20th, 2025. Katherine grew up in Northampton, attending local schools before earning a degree i... remainder of obit for Katherine P. Bolduc
Ruth MacLeod Johnson
Ruth MacLeod "Betsey" Johnson AMHERST, MA - Ruth MacLeod "Betsey" Johnson, died peacefully in Amherst on May 18, 2025, surrounded by the love and care of family and dear friends. Betsey was born in Chicago on August 20, 1926, but grew up... remainder of obit for Ruth MacLeod Johnson
Mary Kenefick
Northampton, MA - Mary Kenefick, 65, of Northampton, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April, 11, 2025. Mary was born on January 5th, 1960. She grew up in Illion, New York with her parents Eileen and Joseph Kenefic... remainder of obit for Mary Kenefick
Dr. Jeffrey M. Korff
Northampton, MA - Dr. Jeffrey M. Korff, a beloved Northampton endocrinologist, died at home on April 30, 2025 of cancer, with his wife at his side and his sons present in spirit. He was 73. Jeff was a doctor's doctor, often consulted b... remainder of obit for Dr. Jeffrey M. Korff
