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Region’s EV charging network set to grow
Tradition and community thrive at 107th Heath Fair
By MADISON SCHOFIELD
Cummington Fair to kick off 157th year on Thursday
CUMMINGTON — “The biggest and best little fair” is back for a 157th year.
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Amherst, Mount Holyoke, Smith colleges named in early admissions suit
Serving up a new era: Northampton institution Fitzwilly’s changing hands
In a $1.2M pickle: South Hadley eyes layoffs, pricey court fixs
School librarian from Holyoke arrested on child porn charges
US Fish & Wildlife Northeast headquarters in Hadley spared from closure
Area property deed transfers, Aug. 15
Editors Picks
Healey packs energy, election policy into $2.45 billion spending bill
Pelham puts Buzzy Booth’s name in stone, renaming cemetery in his honor
Arts Briefs: Speed dating, ‘Wizard’ auditions, cat videos and more
Powered on sunshine: Arcadia Folk Festival returns to Easthampton on Aug. 23
Sports
UMass hockey welcomes three transfers to boost forward lines
By RYAN AMES
UMass hockey welcomes three transfers to boost forward lines
Deren’s decisive goal propels UMass women’s soccer to season-opening win
Opinion
Paul M. Craig: VA health care system can help inform ‘Medicare for All’
The Northampton City Council is certainly on the right path to enforce state law that seeks “Medicare for All.” (Gazette, June 10). But it is instructive to consider that we already have a form of Medicare for All. Well, not quite “All” but at least for our veterans at VA Medical Centers across this nation.

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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
Serving up a new era: Northampton institution Fitzwilly’s changing hands
NORTHAMPTON — An ownership change at Fitzwilly’s Restaurant, one of the city’s most engrained traditions for more than a half-century, is about as rare as the death of a pope or a solar eclipse.
Region’s first cat café opens doors
Area property deed transfers, Aug. 15
Making News in Business, Aug. 15
Arts & Life
Before Salem, there was Springfield: New exhibit explores ‘Witch Panic’ in mid-1600s western Mass
By Emilee Klein
Obituaries
Robert Banas
Easthampton, MA - Robert M. Banas, lovingly known as Bob, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Northampton, Massachusetts, on November 9, 1944. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Joseph Banas an... remainder of obit for Robert Banas
Raymond Mahoney
Amherst , MA - Raymond Mahoney passed away at home on July 26 2025. He was born in Belgium in 1944 and moved to England as a young child. He attended Alleyns School in Dulwich then graduated from the University of Reading with a degree ... remainder of obit for Raymond Mahoney
Linda Ann Zalesky
Steamboat Springs, CO - December 22, 1945 August 3, 2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Ann Zalesky, who left this world peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 79. Linda was born on December 2... remainder of obit for Linda Ann Zalesky
Roland Miller
Brooksville, FL - Roland (Ron) Harold Miller, 88 of Brooksville Florida, passed into eternal peace August 3, 2025. He was born in Ashland WI to Harold and Mabel Miller. He grew up in Glidden WI, and after his time of service in the Air ... remainder of obit for Roland Miller

Downtown Amherst roadwork: Short-term pain for long-term gain
Vacant Cumberland Farms lot may see new life in South Deerfield
For 2nd straight year, Northampton School Committee says Superintendent Bonner ‘needs improvement’
Healey signs off on commission to review state land tax payments
Amherst to hire new senior center director
Around Amherst: Fort River students collaborate on Emily Dickinson Museum exhibit
UMass women’s basketball head coach Mike Leflar signs contract extension
Three Orchards Golf Club members fall in Round of 32 at 122nd Massachusetts Women’s Amateur Championship
Spare Time Entertainment in Northampton thrives as customers continue to rediscover bowling
Valley Bounty: ‘It’s just a joy’: Plum Brook Farm preserves farmland and grows delicious fruit
Let’s Talk Relationships: The joy of feeling like yourself: Transitioning is about authenticity
Unified in song: Transformance festival honors immigrants at 35th annual event
How to grow a creative community: Meet the eight artists selected for CitySpace’s 2025 Pay It Forward program