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In the moment: UMass Amherst grads enter changing global landscape
AMHERST — Change is a theme common enough at college commencements — a beginning and an end. But for the UMass Amherst class of 2025, change seemed more pressing and obvious when they received their diplomas Friday night.

‘Irving Berlin’s View of the East River’ films in western Mass: Behind the scenes of an indie movie set in the Valley
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HS Roundup: Reilly Fowles caps perfect regular season, Northampton boys tennis takes down East Longmeadow
It was a fitting end to the regular season for the Northampton boys tennis team, which recorded its 12th consecutive victory on Friday afternoon after defeating East Longmeadow 4-1 at the Smith College Courts.

Opinion

Guest columnist Justin Taylor: Amherst in The Revolution
The recent commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord begins the celebration of the nation’s Semiquincentennial. At first glance, the struggle of eighteenth-century America may seem unrelated to the issues we face today and for many, the American Revolution can seem like a distant event, completely removed from the modern American, and therefore easy to ignore. This is a mistake: the American Revolution should not be treated like a relic or merely a holiday to be celebrated. It is an ongoing experiment, and the people of Amherst and of the United States today are as much a part of it as the early patriots of 1776.




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

Chipotle opens on King Street in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first location in Northampton on Wednesday.




Arts & Life

In heavenly harmony: The Singing Priests to perform at Our Lady of Peace in Turners Falls, May 22
It’s long been said that to sing is to pray twice. And a group of Catholic clergymen in western Massachusetts that truly takes that sentiment to heart is slated to spread some cheer in Franklin County later this month.
Obituaries

Bernard A. Blakesley Sr Florence, MA - Bernard A. Blakesley Sr. of Florence, MA passed away peacefully at Linda Manor surrounded by family and friends on May 1, 2025 at the age of 88. He was born on St. Patrick's Day 1937 in Northampton,... remainder of obit for Bernard A. Blakesley Sr.

Louise E. (Pelton) Montague WESTHAMPTON, MA - Louise Pelton Montague, 92, died peacefully surrounded by family members on May 12, 2025, at Linda Manor in Leeds, Massachusetts. Born in Northampton MA in 1932, she was the daughter of Alden... remainder of obit for Louise E. Montague

Hatfield, MA - Thomas A. Patrick, 80, of Hatfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Northampton on February 28, 1945, to the late Anthony and Anna (Ferry) Patrick. He... remainder of obit for Thomas A. Patrick

Amherst, MA - It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing, in his home, of Paul Gabriel Lawler , 86 years of age, of Amherst, Massachusetts on May 14, 2025. Paul was born on April 17, 1939 in Brighton, Massachusett... remainder of obit for Paul Gabriel Lawler