Easthampton Parks and Rec Commission punts Nashawannuck Pond flag issue to City Council
EASTHAMPTON — Dozens of Easthampton residents filed into the Easthampton High School auditorium on Monday night for discussions on the U.S. flag over Nashawannuck Pond amid shifting reasons from the mayor’s office for calling for it to be taken down....
On the right side of the law: Hands-on exposure helps South Hadley criminal justice students
SOUTH HADLEY — High school students aren’t the only ones learning from South Hadley High School’s criminal justice vocational program.During the spring semester, members of the class of 23 students will be at the Police Academy in Holyoke to act out...
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UMass athletics: Men’s soccer, field hockey tourney runs highlighting final A-10 seasons
AMHERST — There may be plenty of reasons for UMass fans to lament the athletic department over the past two weeks – a third-straight disappointing football season and a subpar men’s basketball start (3-5 record) among the results-based reasons outside...
Opinion
John Ciavarella: Keep Northampton fair, decent, and affordable
These are clearly not placid days in Northampton, which is riven by decisions about spending. The vibe today reminds me of when we were in the midst of the battle to expand the landfill.There was barely disguised contempt some in leadership had then...
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, Nov. 29
AMHERST Richard Iacovelli RET and Richard Iacovelli to Alfred Nutile and Emma Quigley, 4 Dwight Circle, $392,500 Joshua M. Kranz to Seemo M. Amzil and Sylvia K. Amzil-Rolle, 170 E. Hadley Road, Lot 11, $172,000 Levin Donna J Est and Diane J....
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Spotting the bird with the ‘X-factor’: The absolute worst time to be without a camera
It was the morning of Thanksgiving Day and I was up early. Guests were still asleep and I was done with the morning chores. A pot of fresh coffee had been brewed, a fire was crackling happily in the wood stove (front doors open so the fire was...
Obituaries
Addison, VT - November 22, 2024, Marianne Simon, dancer, educator, therapist, died peacefully in hospice care in her daughter's home, surrounded in her final days by the music and love of family and friends. Born April 18, 1929, Mar... remainder of obit for Marianne Preger-Simon
Easthampton, MA - Jean E. Lapointe, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 at Agawam East Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 5, 1929 to the late Arthur Bushee and Emily (Clark) Bushee. Jean was a lifel... remainder of obit for Jean Lapointe
Easthampton, MA - Ruth A. Barrett, 98, of Easthampton passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Linda Manor in Northampton. Ruth was born on April 2, 1926, to the late Charles and Sarah (Wood) Allen. She grew up in New Bedf... remainder of obit for Ruth A. Barrett
westfield, MA - Christine A. (Armey) Towse, 83, passed away on her 83 rd birthday on November 29, 2024 at home. She was born in Hartford, CT to the late Francis and Lillian (Carney) Armey. Chris graduated from St. Borromeo School and at... remainder of obit for Christine A. Towse 1941 - 2024