New invader here: Spotted lanternfly appears in Hampshire County, posing threat to grapes, apples, other crops
SOUTH HADLEY — While lounging under a tree at Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School, middle school student Addison Gosselin felt the tickle of a critter crawling on her leg.Gosselin ushered the little bug onto her hand, and immediately...
Sisters in space: Katherine Taylor and Jessica Taylor-Mitchell open the Jupiter Club in Easthampton’s Eastworks
Sisters Katherine Taylor and Jessica Taylor-Mitchell were born to host, but they weren’t expecting to make a business out of it. Then, a sprawling 6,300-square-foot space with sweeping mountain views became available in Eastworks, and they saw the...
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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...
Opinion
Guest columnist David Sloviter: Believe what they say and do
In the current climate, where it seems every issue is polarized and there is little appeal to reasoned dialogue, the views of the current conflict in the Middle East seems to be at the forefront. Facts that are not convenient to both sides are...
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Business
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...
Arts & Life
Arts Briefs: Arts fest, toy fest and classical music on the horizon
Live classical musicOn Sunday, Oct. 20, members of the Israeli Chamber Project (pianist Assaff Weisman, violinist Carmen Zori, and cellist Raman Ramakrishnan) will perform three works: “Duos for Violin and Cello” by Jörg Widdman, “Violin Sonata in D...
Obituaries
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
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
[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
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