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Guest columnist Matt L. Barron: Western Mass. legislators toe the line against overdue audit
Velis to co-lead state’s new antisemitism commission, aims to stamp out state’s poor reputation
Truck overturns, closing I-91 off-ramp in Holyoke for six hours
New estate recovery law curtails ‘unfair’ practice in Massachusetts
Easthampton Public Library breaks ground on new annex at old bank building off rotary
Live music comes to Easthampton neighborhoods: Porchfest to return for second year on Saturday
Northampton City Briefing: Preparing for Election Day; resident honored by Clean Water Action; Arts Council seeks input
Area briefs: Hilltown Open Studios Tour; St. Patrick’s golf tournament; Damon Road operations; HCC talk from Lowell Observatory trustee
Run nears end for Majestic Saloon: Northampton venue focused on LGBTQ community is up for sale
NORTHAMPTON — The Majestic Saloon, Northampton’s only nightlife venue explicitly focused on the LGBTQ community, is for sale and is slated to host its final show on Halloween night.Co-owners Kayla Abney and Alden Peotter attributed the necessity of...
Mission with a vision: Granby Lions Club completes free eye screenings on some 400 children in two-town region
GRANBY — Luka Azeuedo, who is just under 2 years old, squirms in the arms Alphabet Soup Childcare Center emplyee Casey Rougeau while she positions him to look into a small black machine playing bird sounds and flashing blue, green and red dots.“Can...
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From Hadley fields to Boston cafeterias: Agricultural partnership lauded
Tenants face fines for party in Amherst that drew 500 partygoers
New super pitches merging Amherst-Pelham Regional Schools in face of shortfall
Run nears end for Majestic Saloon: Northampton venue focused on LGBTQ community is up for sale
Project Skydrop treasure found in Wendell State Forest
Amherst eyes joint homeless shelter, housing on old VFW site
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A Look Back, Oct. 3
Area briefs: South Hadley’s chief to hold office hours; Valley CDC to hold info. session in Amherst; Workshop on downtown Amherst’s future set for Oct. 3
Virtual forum marks progress in battling opioid crisis in western Mass
Iran fires dozens of missiles into Israel
Sports
High Schools: Smith Voc’s Caitlin Willard notches 100th career point in girls soccer win over Hampden Charter
Smith Voc’s senior captain Caitlin Willard notched her 100th career point on Wednesday as the Vikings moved to 8-1 on the season with a 8-0 win over Hampden Charter. Willard came into Wednesday’s game with 15 goals and seven assists on the season and...
Boys soccer: Younes Oulbied scores twice as Easthampton defeats Mahar, 2-0 (PHOTOS)
Belchertown High junior Michael Murray wins Westover golf title
Northampton Community Rowing fares well at recent regattas
High Schools: Hampshire’s Kathleen Barry sets three-mile course record at Nonotuck Park Opinion
John Kurty: Matthews-Kane for state representative
I’ll be voting for Bridget Matthews-Kane for state representative in the 4th Hampden District. A native of Westfield, Bridget is now in her third term on Westfield’s City Council. Bridget has shown herself to be a helpful, communicative and...
Karun Das Moss: Second Walk for Peace
Joe Gannon: Story on spreading peace message ‘depressing’
Courtney Cullen: Ditch trunk or treat
Mary Patricia Daley: Help all who are pregnant
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Business
Blooming in the heart of Easthampton: Mother-daughter duo open Bouquets of the Valley on Cottage Street
EASTHAMPTON — In the heart of the Cottage Street Cultural District, something new is blooming.Mother-daughter duo Alisha and Linda Markee have created colorful floral arrangements together for years, adorning the weddings of family friends, teaching...
STCC and partners cut ribbon for Neal Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
Making news in business, Oct. 2
Area property deed transfers, Oct. 3
Chamber, UMass event veteran Page named to lead downtown business boosters
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Still going strong after summer: Common chicory a hot spot for pollen and nectar-seekers
One of the hazards of working in a school is the annual reunion of large numbers of people in small, confined spaces. The students get antsy and the adults get antsy, but this is just a temporary annoyance. The bigger problem is the confinement of...
The long march to minority rule: David Daley’s new book, ‘Antidemocratic,’ says the Republican Party has fundamentally undermined free elections in the US
Six Valley authors receive awards: Massachusetts Book Awards announces 2024 winners and honorees
Nash returns with ‘Now’: Two-time Rock Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash to perform in Northampton Oct. 4
Binky battles: Annual Belchertown baby contest the cutest competition in townObituaries
Stephen Brown
Northampton, MA - Stephen (Steve) Brown, Long-time Co-Owner of ARC Garage (76) Many people have known and appreciated Steve's work on their automobiles through his 35-year association with ARC Garage in Florence, but few realized th... remainder of obit for Stephen Brown
Derek Ward
Barrie, Canada - Derek Roy Adrien Ward, Aged 42 passed away surrounded by and being held by his loving family on the 5th August 2024. He is survived by his son Graham (Barrie) his Mother PamRose Eden-Cox (Kevin) (Florence MA) Father Da... remainder of obit for Derek Ward
Mary E. Regan
[IMAGE]Mary E. Regan SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary E. Regan on September 30th, 2024 at the age of 87, after a sudden decline in her health. Mary was born on September 19, 1937, in Pitt... remainder of obit for Mary E. Regan
Stanley Jorczak
Longmeadow, MA - Stanley Francis Jorczak Jr., 94, of Simsbury, CT and Longmeadow, MA, passed away on September 25th, surrounded by his family and loving wife. Born on August 25, 1930, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, Stan graduated from ... remainder of obit for Stanley Jorczak
