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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
Around Amherst: Griesemer voted council president for 1 more year
Columnist Susan Wozniak: Dylan film resonates with time, place
Two former Amherst College employees allege in lawsuit that receiving monthly pay violates state’s wage laws
Center for Educational Collaborative in Northampton ends licensure preparation program for teachers, forcing 10 layoffs
Healey warns Trump tariffs will spark price increases
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
Bluegrass music (like this reporter) is native to the American South, but starting next week, it’ll have a new home here in the Valley.
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Amherst-Pelham administrators raise alarm over school superintendent’s behavior; executive session Wednesday
Northampton bans use of fossil fuels in new buildings, renovations; new rules start Jan. 27
Easthampton hearing heated on request to censure Councilor Zaret
Coca-Cola in Northampton will stay open through 2025
New owners: No concrete plans for former Hadley farm stand
Charter objection forces Northampton to call special meeting Wednesday
Editors Picks
A Look Back, Jan. 24
Photo: Smooth gliding
Top Israeli general Halevi resigns
Arts Briefs: ‘Love Letters’ in Hatfield, paintings done by feet in Northampton, and more
Sports
High Schools: Easthampton girls basketball pulls away from Hopkins, 54-27 (PHOTOS)
EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton girls basketball team used a fast start to ease past Hopkins Academy, 54-27, Thursday night at home.
UMass hockey notebook: Young Minutemen defensemen growing quickly
UMass hockey: Minutemen prepare to host Alaska for two-game set
UMass men’s basketball: Minutemen extend win streak to three following 74-61 triumph over George Washington
High Schools: Granby wrestling falls to Athol, 64-16 (PHOTOS)Opinion
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?
Guest columnist Mariel E. Addis: What can we do?
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
Valley Bounty: For the love of chocolate: Richardson’s Candy Kitchen maintains sweet relationships in a farming community
Richardson’s Candy Kitchen in Deerfield celebrated its 70th anniversary last year. The Woodward family has operated the business since 1983, when they took over where the Richardsons left off. Owner Kathie Williams (née Woodward), grew up in the business, which has always had strong ties with the local 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 artsy
A home with Strong character: 1768 Southampton house for sale was built by historic mill owner Ichabod Strong
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: How Emily’s flowers grew year-round: A brief history of indoor gardensObituaries
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
Mitchell W. Lenkowski Jr.
Northampton, MA - The family of Mitchell W. Lenkowski, Jr. sadly announces his passing on December 9, 2024 at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital after an extended illness, with family by his side. Mitch was born minutes after his twin siste... remainder of obit for Mitchell W. Lenkowski Jr.
Bernice W. Florek
Westhampton, MA - Bernice W. Florek, of Westhampton MA and well known for her love of Cardinals & Family, died peacefully at the age of 84 with family by her side at Baystate Medical Center on 1-16-25. Bernie was born in Northampton MA... remainder of obit for Bernice W. Florek
Gary Arnold
West Springfield, MA - Gary Arnold passed on January 18, 2025 in West Springfield, MA. He was born in Northampton, MA to Kenneth and Helen (Ryan) Arnold on October 30, 1943. Gary worked at AT&T for 30 years, was a member of the Nationa... remainder of obit for Gary Arnold
