
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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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.


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.



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.




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.”
Obituaries

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 "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

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

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