Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund: Faithful donor honors young boy, her folks
New Police Chief Brian Keenan: ‘Holyoke is not a place to do crime’
Worthington special TM set for Monday
Area briefs: Southampton community tree lighting; Quonquont Farm opens first holiday shop; Kiwanis Club to hold ‘An Uncommon Christmas Carol’
Back on her feet with new store at Westhampton’s Hanging Mountain Farm
Amherst’s Jones Library project wins critical extension
Average Hadley property tax bill up $272, a 5.4% jump
Around Amherst: Town almost perfect on national equality assessment
Home care providers see statewide crisis on horizon as demand outruns funding
Standing Together: Leaders of international group present solution to Gaza War during visit to Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Standing Together presents a third way to treating the war in Gaza — a solution that neither involves rooting on the Star of David with Zionist ardor, nor endorses Hamas by seeing them as innocent rebels against a colonizing overlord.If...
UMass football: Joe Harasymiak formally introduced as Minutemen’s next head coach
AMHERST — “Coach Joe” is now on the job.Joe Harasymiak was officially introduced as UMass’ new head football coach Friday morning with a press conference at the Martin Jacobson Football Performance Center.The 38-year-old Harasymiak becomes the...
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Bus transit gets a boost to expand, connect routes throughout WMass
Chipotle to open at old Papa Gino’s spot in Northampton
Easthampton Parks and Rec Commission punts Nashawannuck Pond flag issue to City Council
Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe in Deerfield reopens with smaller menu, renewed focus on dinners
UMass basketball: Minutemen's struggles continue in 73-69 loss to Central Connecticut State
Area property deed transfers, Dec. 6
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A Look Back, Dec. 6
Photo: Bike shelter takes shape at Pulaski Park in Northampton
‘The magic that existed back then’: Academy of Music to screen time capsule film of New Year’s Eve 1984 concert at The Rusty Nail
Banning social media — Australia’s social experiment will be watched closely
Sports
College soccer: Amherst College men to meet familiar foe Connecticut College for Div. III national title
For the second consecutive season, and for the third time in four years, the Amherst College men’s soccer program is playing for a national championship.The Mammoths defeated NESCAC rival Middlebury 2-1 in the NCAA Division III Final Four on Thursday...
UMass soccer: Denver all that stands in the way of Minutemen’s Final Four berth
UMass football: Behind the discussions that led to the Minutemen hiring Joe Harasymiak
On The Run with John Stifler: Should you give the gift of running shoes?
College soccer: Mohammed Nuhu’s PK lifts Amherst College past Middlebury, into NCAA Div. III national championship gameOpinion
Guest columnist Darcy Dumont: Bike buses go viral ... why not here?
It may seem odd not to address the expected reversal of progress on climate and what that will mean at home and abroad, but pardon me while I take a breath. My latest thought is to simply to keep moving in a positive direction, doing whatever we can...
Paul M. Craig: Holiday traditions elevate human kindness
: Will the silence be deafening … again ?
Keith Davis: Listen to the progressive Dems
Leonard Cohen: Pete Hegseth and the Peter Principle
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
Women entrepreneurs from Northampton, Easthampton honored at State House
BOSTON — Two women entrepreneurs from Hampshire County are being honored for the role their businesses have played in “lifting up Massachusetts.” Mary Gabis, the founder of Iridescence Healing Arts in Northampton, and Colleen DelVecchio, the founder...
Bittersweet Bakery & Cafe in Deerfield reopens with smaller menu, renewed focus on dinners
Area property deed transfers, Dec. 13
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: Pitfalls to watch out for when shopping online
Area property deed transfers, Nov. 29
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Arts & Life
Cooking made simple: Classes at the Baker’s Pin demystify the secrets and tricks of great recipes
Walking into the Baker’s Pin, you are greeted by cheerful decor, beautiful colorful pots and an array of cooking gadgets. It is a home cook’s paradise with everything you could possibly need, from Le Creuset pots to artisan olive oil to high quality...
Valley Bounty: It’s the season of tree-ditions: Kingsbury Christmas Tree Farm in South Deerfield offers cut your own and pre-cut varieties
Let’s Talk Relationships: How to handle feelings of shame: The holiday season can be a triggering time for many
Weekly Food Photo Contest: This week’s winner: Toni Doherty of Northampton
Arts Briefs: Local holiday show options for everyone, both naughty and nice
Obituaries
Nancy Nicholson Ogden Keller
Greenville, SC - Nancy Nicholson "Nicky" Ogden Keller died peacefully on Friday, November 22nd, 2024, the 45th anniversary of her marriage to James "Jim" Hawthorne Keller, who preceded her in death on September 13th, 2024. Born in N... remainder of obit for Nancy Nicholson Ogden Keller
Marianne Preger-Simon
Addison, VT - November 22, 2024, Marianne Simon, dancer, educator, therapist, died peacefully in hospice care in her daughter's home, surrounded in her final days by the music and love of family and friends. Born April 18, 1929, Mar... remainder of obit for Marianne Preger-Simon
Alton Neal
Florence, MA - Alton H. Neal 1931-2024 On Friday, November 29, sleeping peacefully in his bed at home with his daughter and sister by his side Alton left behind the world of wheelchairs and walkers and pain in order to be free. H... remainder of obit for Alton Neal
Parker Ramspott
Leverett, MA - Parker Ramspott, age 64 of Leverett, passed away on October 16th at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 21, 1960 and is survived by his wife Ann Tweedy, daughter Helen Ramspott, brother Paul and sisters... remainder of obit for Parker Ramspott
