Columnist J.M. Sorrell: Hard truths and moral apathy
Climate activist Bill McKibben’s light in dark times: Solar
Data shows a historic dry fall for western Mass
Intrepid NHS journalists find stories in city, grill state inspector general for video news mag The Transcript
World Affairs Council chapter quietly building international bridges
Amherst’s Merry Maple lighting Friday kicking off holidays downtown
Guest columnist Leigh Graham: How to advocate for students with disabilities
Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund: ‘A little sunshine’ for the holidays
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 football: Amid coaching search, pair of blunders has athletic department in the spotlight
UMass frat rebuilding image after suspension
Authorities identify Northampton man found dead in Gill
Not guilty: Jury clears Camp of manslaughter in home invasion shooting death
Chance Encounters with Bob Flaherty: Foley and his Franks: Tragedy and a new beginning for the guy with the smile
State overrules Shutesbury bylaw limiting grid batteries
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A Look Back, Dec. 4
Getting their vegetables: Farm Lab supplying elementary students with lots of produce while piloting innovative farming methods
DiZoglio, advocates plan legislative audit newsmaker
Arts Briefs: Monochrome art in Northampton, pottery in Hatfield, Welcome Yule returns, and more
Sports
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...
UMass football: Amid coaching search, pair of blunders has athletic department in the spotlight
Fit to Play with Jim Johnson: Lessons of the playground
UMass soccer: Minutemen continue Cinderella NCAA tourney run with 1-0 win over Virginia in Sweet 16
UMass football: Minutemen offense puts up season-high in points but UConn holds on for 47-42 win in finaleOpinion
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...
Bernadette Jones: Reverse HIP cuts
Dr. John Sheldon: Access to care matters
David Arbeitman: Be careful what you wish for
Sidney Moss: Thoughts for surviving a dangerous era
Your Daily Puzzles
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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....
Making news in business, Nov. 29
Sweet spot opens: Small Oven Bakery launches dessert bar in Easthampton
Learning the ropes: State labor chief touts apprenticeships in visit to woodworking company Metrica
Area property deed transfers, Nov. 22
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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...
Humanity amid horrors: In her new novel, Granby author Thérèse Soukar Chehade examines the corrosive impact of the Lebanese Civil War on a number of Beirut families
A celebration of history-making women: The Rockwell Museum exhibits over 200 of Anita Kunz’s portraits in ‘Original Sisters’
Drum roll, please: Longtime UMass percussion instructor Thom Hannum inducted into Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame
Art inspiring art: Northampton resident Judy Van Heyst makes collages from children’s weather drawingsObituaries
Marianne Preger-Simon
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
Jean Lapointe
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
Ruth A. Barrett
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
Christine A. Towse 1941 - 2024
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
