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‘We can just be who we are’: Thousands show support for LGBTQ community at Hampshire Pride
NORTHAMPTON — While the focus was on celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ community on Saturday during Hampshire Pride, there were also calls for Palestinian liberation, disrupting the mayoral proclamation with chants calling for a cease-fire and...
‘Home away from home’: North Amherst Library officially dedicated, as anonymous donor of $1.7M revealed
AMHERST — An avid reader throughout her life, who often brought her three children to the North Amherst Library as they were growing up, Hilda Greenbaum saw the need to improve the 1893 building to ensure it would continue to serve future generations,...
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UMass lacrosse: Minutewomen edged by Richmond 14-13 in Atlantic 10 women’s title game
For the second year in a row, the Richmond women’s lacrosse team had UMass’ number in the Atlantic 10 championship game.Alexis Morton scored the game-winning goal for the Spiders with 3 minutes, 15 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to lift No. 2...
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My Turn: Gaza and lies
Say, “I don’t believe the numbers.” Insist “It’s complicated.”Say, “There is no alternative. Hamas has called for the destruction of the state of Israel and thus, Hamas must be destroyed.” Disregard the Israeli leaders who have called for the...
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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,...
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Valley Bounty: Delivering local food onto students’ plates: Marty’s Local connects farms to businesses
Nick Martinelli, CEO of Marty’s Local, began his career with a stint at the Farm School in Athol, hoping to learn how he might participate in the local agricultural economy. While conducting market research in 2015, he recognized there was a lot of...
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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
Leeds, MA - Henry Canby, 74, died unexpectedly on November 16, 2023, four months after being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. He had never smoked. He had continued running, playing soccer, and performing in his street band until onl... remainder of obit for Henry Canby
Holyoke, MA - Christopher Alan Smith, 63, of Holyoke, passed away Dec. 26, 2023 peacefully at home with his wife near his side. Born in Palmer, February 3,1960 the son of the late Ronald and Marguerite (Marinello) Smith. He was a gradua... remainder of obit for Christopher A. Smith
Pelham, MA - Lorna Areda (Hinton) Kepes, 78, of Pelham, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday April 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Manchester, England on November 18, 1945, to the late George and Vict... remainder of obit for Lorna Areda Kepes