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Layoffs loom at Cooley Dickinson as parent Mass General Brigham seeks to close large budget gap
NORTHAMPTON — Mass General Brigham announced large-scale layoffs across its entire hospital system on Monday, a move that is likely to affect Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton.

Coffee pros: Price squeeze a grind
Don’t talk to the American people until they’ve had their coffee.
Sports

High schools: Four Northampton girls basketball players finish in double figures in road win over Holyoke
Four Northampton players in finished in double figures, as the Blue Devils notched a 59-25 victory over Holyoke in girls basketball action Monday night at John “Jinx” O’Connor Gymnasium in Holyoke.


Opinion

Guest columnist Darcy Dumont: A year of climate wake-up calls





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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

New digs: Innovintage Place moves to old Kelly’s restaurant in Amherst after six years in Greenfield
AMHERST — As a teenager, Skye Wellington frequented Kelly’s restaurant, a nearly 30-year mainstay of a College Street business plaza until closing near the end of 2022.



Arts & Life

Inside Wemelco, a Wonka works for weed: The manufacturing process of a thriving local cannabis company
The Easthampton-based cannabis manufacturer Wemelco Industries has seen notable growth in its first few years of operation — which is ironic, considering one of the only things it doesn’t do with cannabis is grow it.
Obituaries

NORTHAMPTON, MA - Ramona Layne Stylos, died peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025 at age 96. She was born in Berea, Kentucky to Raymond and Rilda (Chandler) Layne. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Paul Stylos, her brothe... remainder of obit for Ramona Layne Stylos

Northampton, MA - After a long period of declining health Carmen C. Ahearn (née Moehrke) passed away on February 2, 2025 in her home with her daughters at her side. Carmen was born on May 16, 1931 in Sheboygan WI to Herbert Moehrke and ... remainder of obit for Carmen C. Ahearn

Belchertown, MA - After a life of extraordinary energy and wide-ranging accomplishment, the Reverend Carol Shelton (Zilisch) has died at 86. She is remembered as a humanitarian, advocate for people with disabilities, and Congregationali... remainder of obit for Reverend Carol Shelton

[IMAGE]Joseph J. Bye Sr. Hadley, MA - Joseph J. Bye Sr., 84, a lifelong resident of Hadley, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at home. Joe Sr. was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Sept 15, 1940. He was the son of the late Tof... remainder of obit for Joseph J. Bye Sr.