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Filling the need: Volunteer Fair returns, giving those seeking to donate their time a chance to see what’s out there
NORTHAMPTON — The partnership between HEC Academy and Western Massachusetts Rabbit Rescue began when a non-verbal student wanted to get involved with the community.Many of the volunteer opportunities offered by the therapeutic public day school for...
Amherst officials outline vision for Hickory Ridge: fire station, community center, affordable housing among options
AMHERST — A fire station, possibly combined with a new community center, or an affordable housing development, are among the concepts unveiled for the front portion of the former Hickory Ridge Golf Course on West Pomeroy Lane, the 150-acre, town-owned...
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Connor Pignatello: Seeing Messi in person again sparked childhood memories
FOXBOROUGH – When I was 8 years old, a Spanish friend of my dad gave me a present. It was a Lionel Messi FC Barcelona No. 10 jersey, with the club’s classic blue and red vertical stripes and the UNICEF sponsor across the front.That jersey was my most...
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Annette Pfannebecker: Vote yes for Shores Ness and for Deerfield
It’s a fact: Carolyn Shores Ness is committed to enhancing all aspects of life in Deerfield. Through her eagle eye on fiscal responsibility, she has supported businesses, farms, education, health and safety, seniors, roads and infrastructure,...
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Locking up carbon for good: Easthampton inventor’s CO2 removal system turns biomass into biochar
HOLYOKE — Like many people, Michael Garjian believes global warming is a pressing issue of our times.Unlike most, he’s putting his ideas for reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere into practice — and at the same time bidding for a share of the $100...
Arts & Life
The Iron Horse rides again: The storied Northampton club will reopen at last, May 15
In late March, the fabled Iron Horse Music Hall, slated to reopen in mid May, was still a pretty raw construction site.Boards, pipes, boxes, and other materials were piled on the floors, along the walls, and on tables. Extension cords to power saws...
Obituaries
Florence, MA - Eli Knapp Abrams, of Florence Massachusetts, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 in Goshen, MA. Eli was born in Beverly, MA on March 19th, 2003. He is the cherished son of Jennifer and Maury Abrams, and belov... remainder of obit for Eli Knapp Abrams
Mary J Majeau-Koziol Virginia Beach, VA - Mary 77, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024. She was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. To view her complete obituary and to offer condolences, please vi... remainder of obit for Mary J. Majeau-Koziol
WILLIAMSBURG, MA - Stephen M. Smith, 82, of Petticoat Lane passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness. Stephen was born in Northampton, a son of the late Arthur B. & Mary (Burk... remainder of obit for Stephen M. Smith
Plymouth, MA - Pat, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Saturday, April 20th after a long battle with cancer. Daughter of Valerian and Regina Latka, she leaves behind William, her husband of 54 years, her son Kevin and his par... remainder of obit for Patricia Taylor