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Filling the need: Volunteer Fair returns, giving those seeking to donate their time a chance to see what’s out there
NORTHAMPTON — The partnership between HEC Academy and Western Massachusetts Rabbit Rescue began when a non-verbal student wanted to get involved with the community.Many of the volunteer opportunities offered by the therapeutic public day school for...
Amherst officials outline vision for Hickory Ridge: fire station, community center, affordable housing among options
AMHERST — A fire station, possibly combined with a new community center, or an affordable housing development, are among the concepts unveiled for the front portion of the former Hickory Ridge Golf Course on West Pomeroy Lane, the 150-acre, town-owned...
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Connor Pignatello: Seeing Messi in person again sparked childhood memories
FOXBOROUGH – When I was 8 years old, a Spanish friend of my dad gave me a present. It was a Lionel Messi FC Barcelona No. 10 jersey, with the club’s classic blue and red vertical stripes and the UNICEF sponsor across the front.That jersey was my most...
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Guest columnist Marietta Pritchard: Landlines and more in our parallel universe
Recent news reports and events have reminded me that my husband and I are living in a parallel universe. We use a landline and we read print newspapers, which are delivered to our house daily.I have and use a cellphone, but my husband does not. He...
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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...
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...
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
Elizabeth (Lisa) Merrill Northampton , MA - Lisa died peacefully in Hospice, attended by family, her longtime caregivers, and the wonderful staff at Linda Manor Assisted Living in Northampton, MA on April 15, 2024 at age 95. Lisa was bo... remainder of obit for Elizabeth Merrill
NORTHAMPTON, MA - Mary F.R. Watson, 77, formerly of Providence, R.I. , Boston, MA. and of Laurel Park in Northampton passed peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Friends of Mary may gather with her husband, Kevin Gilligan of Providenc... remainder of obit for Mary F. R. Watson
Mary J Majeau-Koziol Virginia Beach, VA - Mary 77, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024. She was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. To view her complete obituary and to offer condolences, please vi... remainder of obit for Mary J. Majeau-Koziol