
Valuing their voices: Ancestral Bridges christens new space to highlight town’s lesser known Black, Afro-Indigenous history
AMHERST — During his military service, Charles Thompson, a Black soldier from Amherst serving in the 54th regiment during the Civil War, recounted his thoughts and feelings of his experience in a handwritten letter to his sister, Mary Thompson.

Easthampton City Councilor JT Tirrell second to join mayor’s race
EASTHAMPTON — Standing between Nashawannuck Pond and a ring of dozens of supporters, JT Tirrell announced his candidacy for Easthampton mayor Tuesday afternoon.
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HS Roundup: Thirteen first-inning runs, Lila Roy’s gem lead Belchertown softball to state-tournament clinching win (PHOTOS)
BELCHERTOWN — Make it seven wins in its last eight games for the Belchertown softball team, which came out of the gates firing with 13 runs in the first inning and cruised to a 16-0 victory over Hampden Charter on Wednesday afternoon.




Opinion

Guest columnist Mariel E. Addis: Bathroom blues
In 2016, I told a woman I first met in 1987, and married five years later, that I would be transitioning to female. It had been a rocky nine years since I first came out, and, at the time we had been separated for nearly three years. In return, I was told that I would lose far more than I’d ever gain by transitioning to female.





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Business

Making News in Business, May 9
BELMONT — Mariellen Morris of Easthampton has been appointed executive director of The LSP Association (LSPA), a nonprofit volunteer-based organization representing licensed site professionals and related practitioners including attorneys, laboratory personnel and contractors, involved with hazardous waste site cleanup in Massachusetts.


Arts & Life

Holy Smokes Theatre lands in the Valley: Newly relocated theater company to stage queer ‘erotic horror comedy’ at Easthampton’s CitySpace this weekend
Holy Smokes Theatre, which used to be based in southern New Hampshire, now has a home in the Pioneer Valley — and they’re debuting a new show here this weekend.
Obituaries

Charles Asher, Jr Westfield, MA - Charles W. Asher, Jr (Charlie, Chars) left this world on May 6, 2025 with his loving wife and family by his side. Born in Northampton, MA on February 20, 1954 to the late Charles W. Asher, Sr., and Dorot... remainder of obit for Charles Asher Jr.

SOUTHAMPTON, MA - Charles Frank Perry passed away peacefully on May 8th. Charles was born on November 1st, 1943 in Portsmouth NH to William Perry and Frances Perry. Charles attended Newton High School and graduated in 1962. After high s... remainder of obit for Charles Perry

Dominic L. DeMello MD NORTHAMPTON, MA - Dr. Dominic L. DeMello, 56, of Barrett Street was called safely home on Saturday May 3, 2025 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a long illness. His unwavering catholic faith and his many dear frien... remainder of obit for Dominic L. DeMello M.D.

Carol Ann (Godek) Wojcik WORTHINGTON, MA - Carol Ann (Godek) Wojcik, 82, of Kinnebrook Rd. passed away at home on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a brief illness. Carol was born in Adams, MA. The daughter of Floyd and Dorothy (Baker) Godek. ... remainder of obit for Carol Ann Wojcik