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Town manager’s plan shorts Amherst Regional Schools’ budget
Fuller fends off challenge, wins 10th term on Chesterfield Select Board
School assessment, electricity program among items on Pelham Town Meeting docket
Easthampton native named Whately town administrator
Public gets a look at progress on Northampton Resilience Hub
Police respond to alcohol-fueled incidents in Amherst
Former Easthampton firefighter to serve 8 months for filming colleagues in women’s locker room
Bringing the Haitian vibe: Haitian Multicultural Day at Hopkins features Boston dance troupe
Sharing a few notes: High schoolers coaching younger string players one on one
AMHERST — Carefully holding and balancing his violin, 12-year-old Heedo Noh, a Fort River School sixth grader, gets a suggestion for positioning the bow so it runs straight across the strings as he practices G.F. Handel’s “Chorus from Judas...
State Senate budget funds free community college for all
BOSTON — Senate Democrats unveiled plans Monday to make community college free for all students in Massachusetts, starting in the coming fall semester.The “MassEducate” plan, which will be part of the Senate’s fiscal 2025 budget that was to be fully...
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‘Home away from home’: North Amherst Library officially dedicated, as anonymous donor of $1.7M revealed
‘We can just be who we are’: Thousands show support for LGBTQ community at Hampshire Pride
South Hadley man killed in I-91 crash
Retired superintendent to lead Hampshire Regional Schools on interim basis while search for permanent boss continues
A Waterfront revival: Two years after buying closed tavern, Holyoke couple set to open new event venue
Proposed Hatfield pickleball/tennis building raising eyebrows
Editors Picks
A Look Back: May 7
Guest columnist Cathy McNally: Northampton School Committee standing up for children
Earth Matters: Honoring a local hero: After 40 years, Hitchcock Center bids farewell to educator and creative leader, Colleen Kelley
The Beat Goes On: A trombone celebration in Holyoke, Lord Russ shifts gears, and the Hampshire Young People’s Chorus turns 25
Sports
Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead
Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series leadEds: UPDATES: Updates Media.SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Swayman stopped 38 shots, Brandon Carlo scored a goal just a few hours after his wife gave birth to their son and the...
High schools: Belchertown lacrosse seniors Paige Magner and Maddy LePage celebrate milestones
Track & field: Northampton, Amherst split final dual meets of the season (PHOTOS)
Girls lacrosse: Northampton rallies from 5-goal deficit to knock off Amherst 12-11
Amherst Invitational: Northampton girls ultimate capture tournament title in impressive fashionOpinion
Guest column: Serving educational needs shouldn’t be ‘aspirational’
The School Committee recently passed a level services budget requiring an increase in its share of the city’s budget. My colleagues and I voted 8-1 — with the mayor abstaining — to pass this budget. We did so because we understand the challenges...
My Turn: Gaza and lies
Guest columnist Mariel E. Addis: Pride and prejudice
Guest columnist Gene Stamell: We know what we know
Jennifer Dieringer: Budget must serve whole city
Business
Area property deed transfers, May 2
AMHERST Faheem Ibrahim Lt and Faheem Ibrahim to Nan Zhao and Zhihong Ni, 16 Arbor Way, $738,000 Richard B. Spurgin to Yg Pleasant LLC, East Pleasant Street, Lot 1, $218,000 Richard B. Spurgin to Yg Pleasant LLC, East Pleasant Street, Lot 2,...
Music key to Northampton’s downtown revival: State’s top economic development leader tours city 
Locking up carbon for good: Easthampton inventor’s CO2 removal system turns biomass into biochar
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 optionse-Edition
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Capturing my Bermuda nemesis: The Great Kiskadee nearly evaded me, until I followed its song
We’ve reached that point in the school year when it is actually painful (I mean physically painful) for me to leave my yard in the morning. May is the true month of the reawakening and blooming of Nature’s splendor and last week she was in full...
Easthampton author Emily Nagoski has done the research: It’s OK to love your body
Valley Bounty: Delivering local food onto students’ plates: Marty’s Local connects farms to businesses
Let’s Talk Relationships: Breaking up is hard to do: These tools can help it feel easier
The long shadow of the Mill River flood: Multiple events on tap in May to mark 150th anniversary of the 1874 disaster Obituaries
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
Sandy A. Bell
Easthampton, MA - Sandra A. Bell, 77, of Easthampton passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her family. Sandy was born October 28, 1946, in Fall River, MA to John and V... remainder of obit for Sandy A. Bell
Harold Portner
Amherst, MA - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harold (Hal) Portner, 93, of Amherst, MA on April 29, 2024. Hal was born in Hartford, CT on Dec. 5, 1930. Hal is predeceased by his parents Abraham and Leah (Specto... remainder of obit for Harold Portner
Juanita Canty
Hadley , MA - Juanita a proud Cuban and Sagittarian self-taught antiques dealer beloved wife of over 40 years mother, grandmother, great grandmother and to all a loyal and generous friend. She completed her earthly journey on April 26, ... remainder of obit for Juanita Canty
