Public gets a look at progress on Northampton Resilience Hub
NORTHAMPTON — The public got an up-close look at the future Community Resilience Hub last week when officials opened the downtown building currently under renovation for public viewing. A rendering of what the exterior of the former First Baptist...
Building agricultural resiliency: During tour with Senate leaders, Oliveira shows off research at UMass Cold Springs Orchard in Belchertown
BELCHERTOWN — Among UMass Cold Springs Orchard’s 35 acres of apple trees hang little orange tents at the top of the trees that, despite the blazing color, are discretely managing pesky moths.These prism-shaped moth traps release pheromones to attract...
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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...
Opinion
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...
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,...
Arts & Life
Easthampton author Emily Nagoski has done the research: It’s OK to love your body
‘Emily’s mission in life is to teach women to live with confidence and joy inside their bodies.”This sentence mesmerized me.It’s an assured statement about a complicated topic: body image and sexuality, and it is the crux of sex educator Emily...
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
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
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
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