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Westfield man dies after falling into Greenfield sand silo
Rep. Blais files bill for private well standards
UMass basketball: Minutewomen secure 10th win, edge VCU 54-49
Push to legalize psychedelics returns: After defeat in November, 10 legislators file bills more limited in scope
Guest columnist John Paradis: Time for a People’s Cabinet
Easthampton City Council picks Kwiecinski for VP
Report offers ways South Hadley’s fire districts can share services
Easthampton author holding book launch party at Berkshire East in Charlemont
Input sought on Jones Library project’s impact on historical features
Rising to the challenge: Federal, state officials briefed on $90M fix for Hadley’s dike, levee system
HADLEY — As the town faces a combined $90 million or more in spending needed to rebuild, improve and extend the dike and levee system that provides protection from Connecticut River flooding, state and federal officials are pledging to support the town in identifying the best approach to take in the face of a changing climate.
UMass planning major public-private campus housing overhaul
AMHERST — UMass Chancellor Javier Reyes is seeking a new public-private partnership that could bring to the University of Massachusetts campus affordable, mixed-use housing for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as possible options for non-students — an initiative that could reduce the pressure on the area’s housing stock.
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Two former Amherst College employees allege in lawsuit that receiving monthly pay violates state’s wage laws
New owners: No concrete plans for former Hadley farm stand
Easthampton hearing heated on request to censure Councilor Zaret
Amherst-Pelham administrators raise alarm over school superintendent’s behavior; executive session Wednesday
Center for Educational Collaborative in Northampton ends licensure preparation program for teachers, forcing 10 layoffs
Area property deed transfers, Jan. 24
Editors Picks
A Look Back, Jan. 25
Photo: Smooth gliding
Arts Briefs: ‘Love Letters’ in Hatfield, paintings done by feet in Northampton, and more
Sports
UMass hockey: Minutemen rally in the third period to defeat Alaska, 4-2 (PHOTOS)
AMHERST – The UMass hockey team overcame a slow start in its 4-2 win against Alaska on Friday night at the Mullins Center.
High Schools: Hampshire Regional boys basketball scores season-high in 81-71 triumph over Turners
Hockey: Three third period goals propel Easthampton past Chicopee, 4-2 (PHOTOS)
UMass football notebook: Joe Harasymiak reflects on first weeks as head coach
Former UMass quarterback and coach Liam Coen announced as the new head coach of the Jacksonville JaguarsOpinion
Jeffrey Fishman: Violence toward police normalized
It will be recorded in the archives of history that on Jan. 21, 2025, the events of Jan. 6, 2021, were whitewashed from the legal record. Concurrently, violence against police officers and destruction to government property was condoned and pardoned.
James Maiewski: Missing MLK’s telling conviction
Lawrence Tucker: More diversity and safety needed on Norwottuck Rail Trail
Barry De Jasu: Do people really think Trump cares about them?
Columnist Susan Wozniak: Dylan film resonates with time, place
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
Eventide Acupuncture and Integrative Health seeks to blend eastern, western medicine in new space in Haydenville
HAYDENVILLE — On Dec. 10 Angelique Britt opened her first business, Eventide Acupuncture and Integrative Health, in the Brass Works building at 132 Main St.
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: Stopping identity theft in its tracks
Area property deed transfers, Jan. 24
Area property deed transfers, Jan. 17
Making News in Business, Jan. 17
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Arts & Life
Artwork from the ashes: Heather Maloney’s new album, ‘Exploding Star,’ was almost too personal to share
Heather Maloney almost didn’t release her upcoming album, “Exploding Star,” to the public. An album born of grief and loss was too raw, too personal, to go public, she felt, so she kept it for herself. But when her closest friends and family suggested that it could help others who were grieving, Maloney changed her mind and decided to share the album with the world — and it’ll make its debut in Northampton in two weeks.
Bluegrass lovers, rejoice: Monthly CitySpace Bluegrass jam session starts Feb. 1
Valley Bounty: For the love of chocolate: Richardson’s Candy Kitchen maintains sweet relationships in a farming community
‘The road to hell starts with good intentions’: New opera tells the story of Northampton’s notorious revivalist preacher, Jonathan Edwards
Speaking of Nature: Reflected in a blue jay’s eye: A curious opportunity to try something a little artsyObituaries
Janice Healy
Conway, MA - Our hearts break to share the news that Jan unexpectedly passed away on December 23, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinsons disease. Born in Somerville, MA to Thomas and Teresa Healy, she graduated from Chelmsford Hig... remainder of obit for Janice Healy
Robert A. Bourdon
SOUTHAMPTON, MA - Robert "Bob" A. Bourdon passed away on January 19, 2025, after a brief illness. Bob was born on August 10, 1936 to the late Albert and Rose (Bisonnette) Bourdon. Bob attended Northampton schools, graduating from Smith... remainder of obit for Robert A. Bourdon
Ana Celine DeMello
NORTHAMPTON, MA - Ana Celine DeMello, 94, of Barrett Street passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, at Linda Manor after a brief period of failing health. Celine was born in Bombay, India, a daughter of Joaquin and Effie Alvares. S... remainder of obit for Ana Celine DeMello
Constance Elaine Holden
Hadley, MA - At daybreak on Monday, January 20, 2025, as the sun rose over a freshly fallen blanket of pure white snow, and with her husband Richard and other family members by her side, Constance Elaine Holden took the hand of Our Lord... remainder of obit for Constance Elaine Holden
