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Northampton bans use of fossil fuels in new buildings, renovations; new rules start Jan. 27
St. Patrick’s Committee selects Longmeadow native Bridget Moynahan for JFK award
Shutesbury, Hadley lauded for digital inclusion ‘trailblazers’
Whately highway superintendent Bardwell to retire after 45 years of service
Early educator recruitment lags amid low wages, licensure delays
Columnist Sara Weinberger: Turn toward inspiration for these times
Warming centers in region open as cold front enters
Tilton Library expansion project moves forward in South Deerfield
SOUTH DEERFIELD — With construction on schedule and on budget, it’s almost time for a new chapter at Tilton Library.
Trump sworn in for 2nd term
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of the man who drove him from office four years ago.
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Belchertown launches new branding effort
South Hadley adopts traffic calming policy
Photos: Carving masterpieces at Northampton Ice Art Festival
‘A great comeback story’: Valley residents celebrate Trump’s return to White House on Inauguration Day
Union: Faculty pay not keeping up with community college enrollment
WinterFest in Easthampton returns for 12th year
Editors Picks
A Look Back, Jan. 21
Looking into the depth: Works by the late artist Daniel Feldman to be exhibited at Gallery A3 in Amherst
Arts Briefs: Crafts and cinema in Northampton, new exhibition at the Carle museum, and more
Thomas Aquinas College chapel named pilgrimage site
Sports
High Schools: Smith Academy girls basketball cruises past St. Mary’s, 62-31
The Smith Academy girls basketball team wasted no time getting into a groove offensively against St. Mary’s on Monday.
Local high school teams compete in PVIAC indoor track meet
Jaylen Curry leads UMass men’s basketball past La Salle, 82-60 (PHOTOS)
UMass hockey: O’Hara hat trick leads Minutemen over Merrimack, 5-2
UMass women’s basketball: St. Joseph’s downs Minutewomen, 67-55
Opinion
Richard S. Bogartz: Of balance and resistance
Amherst Public Shade Tree Committee: Build for people and trees in Amherst
Dave King: More funding needed for the Healthy Incentive Program
Dennis Glen Morrell: Let’s stick to the facts about climate change
Celia Miller: Take the Polar Plunge
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
Area property deed transfers, Jan. 17
Amherst
Making News in Business, Jan. 17
Ten Thousand Villages in downtown Northampton to close at end of March
Making news in business, Jan. 10
Area property deed transfers, Jan. 10
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Reflected in a blue jay’s eye: A curious opportunity to try something a little artsy
Anyone who has ever dabbled in the art of photography will understand that you find yourself at the mercy of your environment. Of course, I am speaking of outdoor photography in this case. Studio photography is an entirely different organism because in that particular endeavor the art lies in manufacturing an environment. If you are outdoors, however, you have to find ways to make due with what you’ve got on any particular day.
A home with Strong character: 1768 Southampton house for sale was built by historic mill owner Ichabod Strong
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: How Emily’s flowers grew year-round: A brief history of indoor gardens
Valley Bounty: A local spot that’s easy to love: Familiars Coffee & Tea in Northampton sources local for their seasonal flavors
Marigold adds cafe: Easthampton theater’s new eatery offers snacks for hungry concertgoersObituaries
Ralph H. Ashlaw Jr.
Easthampton, MA - Ralph H. Ashlaw Jr., 83, of Easthampton passed away peacefully Tuesday Jan. 14, 2025 at the Renaissance Manor in Holyoke. He weas born in Northampton Jan. 31, 1941 the son of the late Ralph H. and Classie M. (Roy) Ashl... remainder of obit for Ralph H. Ashlaw Jr.
Rev. John S. Lis
Rev. John S Lis Easthampton, MA - Rev. John S. Lis, 79, of Easthampton passed away peacefully Thursday Jan. 16, 2025 at the Agawam East Nursing and Rehabilitation center in Agawam. He was born in Northampton, May 14, 1945 the son of the ... remainder of obit for Rev. John S. Lis
Arlene V. Jennings
Northampton, MA - Arlene V. Jennings, Scholar, Educator, Genealogist, dies at 85 Born in Topeka, Kansas, 1939, Arlene grew up on her family's farm. Daughter to Dolf and Mildred Jennings, big sister to Margaret (Peggy), farm life and... remainder of obit for Arlene V. Jennings
Steven Boyer
Easthampton, MA - Steven Boyer, age 64, passed away at home on Dec 16, 2024. He was born in Boston MA, on June 7, 1960, the son of Harold and Pauline (McCarthy) Boyer. Steven attended public schools in Easthampton. He graduated from ... remainder of obit for Steven Boyer
