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Guest columnist John Sinton: ‘In tears for both Jew and Palestinian’
State fines Southampton’s ex-water chief for accepting lodging and meals at ski resort, golf outing from vendor
Sunderland voters OK battery storage bylaw, agree to ask Legislature to lower municipal voting age
Leverett residents back Gaza cease-fire resolution at Saturday’s Town Meeting
Shutesbury voters back battery storage bylaw at Town Meeting
Chance Encounters with Bob Flaherty: The coming of bees puts South Hadley man in high spirits
Cannabis sales in Massachusetts top $1B for third straight year
Town election in Worthington features contest for Select Board seat
Voters at Hadley Town Meeting to decide big capital projects on Thursday
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampment at UMass flagship, joining growing national movement
AMHERST — Student protesters at the University of Massachusetts began pitching tents near the W.E.B. DuBois Library Monday morning in solidarity with Palestinians, following the example of many of their peers at campuses across the country who have...
Sole over-budget bid could doom Jones Library expansion project
AMHERST — A lone $42.7 million bid by a general contractor for expanding and renovating the Jones Library building, coming in more than $7 million over cost estimates, could be putting the entire project at risk.“We are disappointed to have received...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters set up encampment at UMass flagship, joining growing national movement
Homeless camp in Northampton ordered to disperse
Authorities ID victim in Greenfield slaying
The Iron Horse rides again: The storied Northampton club will reopen at last, May 15
Filling the need: Volunteer Fair returns, giving those seeking to donate their time a chance to see what’s out there
Amherst officials outline vision for Hickory Ridge: fire station, community center, affordable housing among options
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A Look Back, April 30
Photos: Flying high
The power of poetry: U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to speak at Smith College
The Beat Goes On: Album release shows by Barnstar! and Lisa Bastoni, a Young@Heart Chorus concert with new special guests, and more
Sports
High schools: Smith Academy softball rallies past Holyoke
The Smith Academy softball team trailed 8-2 into the fifth inning before scoring 10 runs to snatch control and win 18-8 over Holyoke on Monday afternoon.All told, Smith posted 16 unanswered to capture the victory.Sophia Jagodzinski had two hits, two...
Baseball: Bailey Davis’ walk-off single lifts Easthampton past Holyoke 7-6
2024 Gazette Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Marcielo Aquino, Amherst
Softball: Greenfield rallies with big inning for 5-4 win over Hampshire (PHOTOS)
Connor Pignatello: Seeing Messi in person again sparked childhood memories
Opinion
Steve Smith: Rose for Worthington Selectboard
I am writing to support the re-election of Charley Rose to the Worthington Selectboard.This endorsement will no doubt surprise some of you who are aware our recent public disagreement over a matter of substantial importance to our town. Although the...
Sidney Moss: Trial showing that no one is above the law
Karen Rowe: Support the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act
Araceli Katalin McCoy: Why we should change the voting age to 16
Arlene and Doug Tierney: Vote for Blake Gilmore on May 6
Business
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...
Advancing water treatment: UMass startup Elateq Inc. wins state grant to deploy new technology
New Realtor Association CEO looks to work collaboratively to maximize housing options
Area property deed transfers, April 25
Primo Restaurant & Pizzeria in South Deerfield under new ownership
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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...
Upon Nancy’s Floor: 33 Hawley event celebrates iconic dancers, history, and a new dance floor
Embracing both new and old: Da Camera Singers celebrates 50 years in the best way they know how
Time to celebrate kids and books: Mass Kids Lit Fest offers a wealth of programs in Valley during Children’s Book Week
Arts Briefs: A themed exhibit in Northampton, new opportunities for artists in Easthampton, and moreObituaries
Eli Knapp Abrams
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
Patricia Cross
Northampton, MA - Patricia (Organowski) Cross passed away early on April 20, 2024 at 76 years of age following continued complications from a recent accident. Pat, or PC as her friends called her, was born in Northampton and was surroun... remainder of obit for Patricia Cross
Elizabeth Congdon
Shelburne, VT - Photographer, researcher, devoted wife and mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Congdon died on February 13th, 2024, aged 86 after an eight year long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Quincy FL on January 18th, 1938, Betty g... remainder of obit for Elizabeth Congdon
Thomas J. Beaulieu
Holyoke, MA - Thomas J. Beaulieu of Holyoke and formerly of Easthampton passed away at Hartford Hospital on April 25, 2024, after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield on May 23, 1986, and attended Eastham... remainder of obit for Thomas J. Beaulieu
