Photos: Light up the night
Comerford continues push for Indigenous Peoples Day
Conservation agent to serve five towns
After health code violations, BBA Deli Market owner pledges to clean up South Deerfield shop
Area briefs: UMass Libraries to honor founder of Black Feminist Archive; Third annual Magic for Maddie fundraiser Oct. 19
UMass Football: Minutemen gird for battle against No. 21 Missouri
Plainfield to take action against marijuana grower for back taxes
‘We do not want your kind here’: Hatfield family receives anonymous letters about yard signs, political views
HATFIELD — Since moving to Hatfield in summer 2021, Dr. Timothy Menz has made his views known on a variety of topics, speaking at a Board of Health meeting about the importance of masking as a means of reducing the spread of COVID that first year,...
Canine companions: Five College students foster, train puppies to become service dogs through Diggity Dogs partnership
AMHERST — Ever since Cash, a purebred black Labrador retriever, was about 8 weeks old, he has been University of Massachusetts senior Rachel Pranga’s constant companion, with her around the clock no matter where she goes or what she does.“He literally...
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‘We do not want your kind here’: Hatfield family receives anonymous letters about yard signs, political views
Easthampton students, parents say new math program infringes on middle schoolers’ creative time
Northampton heads back to drawing board in effort to sell old Registry of Deeds building
What can you expect from a Cuddle Party? Conversations about consent happen before anything else
UMass Football: Missouri overwhelms Minutemen 45-3
Leena’s Place in Belchertown faces state alcohol violation for allegedly serving 22 shots of liquor to underage employees
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Photos: Preparing early
Turning chaos into art: New documentary tracing life of acclaimed painter Gregory Gillespie previews at Academy of Music
Sports
UMass Hockey: Minutemen score three goals in second period, defeat Air Force 5-1
After a scoreless first period, the UMass hockey team erupted for a trio of goals in the second against Air Force and cruised to a 5-1 win on Saturday night, bouncing back from Friday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Omaha.UMass sophomore goaltender Michael...
High School Football: Smith Voc cruises past Drury 30-0
UMass Football: Missouri overwhelms Minutemen 45-3
High School Football: Amherst wallops Northampton 55-8
High Schools: Hopkins girls soccer scores eight goals to beat Wahconah
Opinion
Guest columnist Jennifer Pederson: Imagine a month without water
In recent weeks, two major events have captured national attention: the devastating hurricane that ravaged the mountains of Appalachia and the brief but impactful dockworkers’ strike along the East Coast. Though vastly different, both incidents...
Columnist John Sheirer: Jesus didn’t stop the bullet for Trump?
Iggy Generalov: Voting “no” on Question 2
Cora Lee Drew: Waiting for Mill River Greenway Committee to make good on its mission statement
Guest columnists Molly Aronson and Louai Abu-Osba: No place for Israeli political rhetoric
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Business
Area property deed transfers, Oct. 11
AMHERST Philip B. Torrey and Nancy G. Torrey to Nicholas Day, 1450 S. East St., $735,000 Thomas W. Kornack and Elizabeth L. Foley to Amy E. Watts and Regina A. Watts, 20 Sheerman Lane, $740,000 BELCHERTOWN 23 Lake Dr Nt and Jay H. Holtzman to...
Making news in business, Oct. 11
Sisters in space: Katherine Taylor and Jessica Taylor-Mitchell open the Jupiter Club in Easthampton’s Eastworks
Run nears end for Majestic Saloon: Northampton venue focused on LGBTQ community is up for sale 
Blooming in the heart of Easthampton: Mother-daughter duo open Bouquets of the Valley on Cottage Street e-Edition
Arts & Life
What can you expect from a Cuddle Party? Conversations about consent happen before anything else
As the sun sets over the Hidden Temple in Florence, 14 adults in their comfiest pajamas sprawl on a generous bed of quilts. Outside on this crisp October Saturday, the foliage is just starting to turn, its pops of color complementing the painted...
Valley Bounty: Plant medicine for the people: Local herbal company grows their own ingredients
Only Human with Joan Axelrod-Contrada: Ear candy better than real candy: Exploring ways to divert sugar cravings
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: Appreciating the aster: The cheerful, abundant flowers will persist until hard frosts set in
Illustrating a classic: Smith professor’s artworks featured in an exhibition honoring the centennial of Herman Melville’s ‘Billy Budd’Obituaries
Janet L. Kelly
NORTHAMPTON, MA - Janet Lee Kelly, aged 69, of Northampton, Massachusetts, passed away on September 16, 2024. She was surrounded by loving family and friends. Born on October 11, 1954 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Janet was a devoted wife, m... remainder of obit for Janet L. Kelly
Raymond Edward Marois Jr.
Raymond Edward Marois, Jr. Pinehurst, NC - Raymond E. Marois Jr., 83 of Pinehurst NC passed peacefully to our Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Peak Resources Pine Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage, NC. Raymond was bor... remainder of obit for Raymond Edward Marois Jr.
Barbara A. Tetrault
Granby, MA - Barbara A. (Nicholoplus) Tetrault, 70, died October 4, at her home. She was a longtime resident of Granby, and was a paraprofessional in the Granby Public School System for 31 years. Her favorite moments were those spent pu... remainder of obit for Barbara A. Tetrault
Thomas Roman
East Longmeadow, MA - Thomas Theodore Roman, 81, passed away on October 5, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Torrington, CT on February 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Theodore and Emily (Radocy) Roman. He attended Becker Co... remainder of obit for Thomas Roman
