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Clean energy bill heads to governor
Columnist Rev. Andrea Ayvazian: ‘I feel like going on’: Time to mobilize
South Hadley residents reject zoning changes at TM, saying they don’t mandate affordable housing
Hadley voters OK new zoning for senior housing, fund rubber surface at school playground
10 housekeeping articles sail through at Whately Special Town Meeting
Around Amherst: Senior Center reaching out with holiday bags, pen pal effort
Beacon Hill Roll Call, Nov. 4-8
Earth Matters with Monya Relles: Self-reliance vs. connectedness on the Appalachian Trail
Valley Bounty: Puza’s Pure Food Market thrives on old-school commitment
No fast fix in sight: Police grapple with worsening problem of speeding on local roads
HADLEY — During the past two years, Rocky Hill Road resident Elizabeth Neill witnessed two different cars speeding down the windy street before flipping over off the road by her home.“Thank goodness nobody got hurt,” Neill said. “Police oversight...
UMass experts pin election results on economy
AMHERST — Why did the American people elect Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, and not Kamala Harris? Is the status of the nation’s democracy in peril? And where do the American people as a nation go from here? These were some of the...
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Easthampton names three finalists for school superintendent
New internet service gears up in Northampton: Crews installing fiber cables across city
Amherst regional and town School boards denounce anonymous letter maligning superintendent
UMass hockey coach Greg Carvel reacts to AIC hockey team dropping to NCAA Division II after this season
Music co-op closes in on prominent Easthampton building for its new venue
Florence man pleads not guilty in shooting
Editors Picks
A Look Back, Nov. 16
Photo: Future garlickly goodness
Photo: Fern inspiration
Photo: Holiday light prep
Sports
Football: Big second quarter lifts South Hadley past Pathfinder, 27-9
SOUTH HADLEY – A 20-point second quarter powered the South Hadley football team to a 27-9 win past Pathfinder in a non-playoff game Friday night.Senior Julius Hebenth scored two of the Tigers’ three second-quarter touchdowns, including a lengthy run...
UMass football: Kaidon Salter, Liberty come to town as Minutemen enter home stretch of 2024 season
MIAA Cross Country: Amherst, Northampton girls eyeing podium finishes at Fort Devens
UMass hockey: Minutemen’s offense sputters again in 2-1 loss to Providence
Boys soccer: Gus Radner’s late goal sends Frontier to D4 semis following 1-0 win over Tynsborough Opinion
Guest column: Local congratulations to Nobel winner Nihon Hidankyo
At a time of a both extensive and costly “overhaul” of U.S. nuclear weapons, and increased dangers of the use of atomic weaponry, area activists welcome the announcement of Nihon Hidankyo as winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.The name of this...
Guest columnist Marietta Pritchard: Sowing a climate of fear
Columnist Russ Vernon-Jones: Not giving up on the climate
Guest columnist Karen Bercovici: We need to rethink ‘gender affirming care’ for our children
Lou Conover: Most Amherst residents unaware of library project
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Business
The power of straw: Easthampton’s Rare Forms rolls out Seed Panels designed to make a climate-positive impact in home construction
EASTHAMPTON — Walking into the Rare Forms workshop, you’ll find items typical of any design build company, such as tools, wooden planks and other construction materials. But the first thing that will catch your eye are dozens of bales of straw,...
Area property deed transfers, Nov. 15
Making News in Business, Nov. 15
Customer becomes owner: New Orleans-inspired restaurant Gombo changes hands 
Going strong: Visit to Northampton led Kanoujia family to open Indian House 40 years agoe-Edition
Arts & Life
Dressed to impress: Monte Belmonte provides insight on costumes from 15 fundraising marches
Making his way from Springfield to Greenfield during his annual walk to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, local radio personality Christopher “Monte” Belmonte looks to increase the visibility of one of the country’s greatest...
Weekly Food Photo Contest: This week’s winner — Amy Driver of Holyoke
Get Growing: UMass calendar brings another reckoning
Book review: The once and future Bridge of Flowers
True crime at the Academy: Live podcast of ‘Criminal’ takes Northampton stage TuesdayObituaries
Rose Konopacki
Easthampton, MA - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Rose Marie (Kleeberg) Konopacki, who passed away on Sunday November 10, 2024 at the age of 81. Born on November 28, 1942, in Holyoke Ma, she ... remainder of obit for Rose Konopacki
Richard Gwosch
Richard (Rick) Gwosch Greenfield, MA - Richard (Rick) F. Gwosch passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston in the loving arms of his family following a heart attack the week prior. Rick will be ... remainder of obit for Richard Gwosch
Margaret M. Mansfield
MARGARET M. "PEG" MANSFIELD Sarasota, FL - Peg Mansfield, 91, passed away on October 30, 2024, in Sarasota, FL. Born in Holyoke, MA. to the late John and Mary (Curley) Haley. Peg graduated from St. Jerome High School and later from Cooley ... remainder of obit for Margaret M. Mansfield
Stephen J. Bernier
Florence, MA - Stephen J. Bernier, 82, of Florence passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Northampton, the son of the late Laurent and Miriam (McNerny) Bernier. US Army Veteran. He... remainder of obit for Stephen J. Bernier
