Latest News
Protesters decrying US role in Gaza siege set flag afire outside McGovern’s office
South Hadley man, Granby High grad survives grizzly bear attack in Wyoming
LGBTQ Youth Commission offers 330-page report
Valley social justice groups land funding for efforts to help incarcerated people, those seeking asylum
Caminantes program at Fort River School adopting new model for kindergarten students
Area briefs: Coolidge family focus of Hatfield meeting; Porter-Phelps museum to hold Community Days; Cops & Bobbers fishing set for Saturday
Sex trafficking documentary to screen at Greenfield Garden Cinemas
Guest columnist Pickles? Or, pickleball?
For reproductive rights: 100 students hold walk out on anniversary of Dobbs decision
AMHERST — In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion across the country through its Roe v. Wade decision. That same year, Luna Paradis’ mother was born.Fifty-one years later, Luna Paradis, a seventh grader at Amherst Regional Middle School,...
Spiritual leader to leave flock: Janet Bush to retire as Unitarian Society minister
NORTHAMPTON — After 15 years leading the congregation at the Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence, the Rev. Janet Bush will retire at the end of July.Looking back on her time as a minister, Bush said a highlight had been the experience of...
Most Read
Northampton superintendent outlines school layoffs on eve of budget hearings this week
PVTA set to launch free rides all summer
Hadley’s Hampshire Mall faces foreclosure
Guest columnist Pickles? Or, pickleball?
Families of those who died while serving receive medals at Memorial Day events in Northampton, Williamsburg
Balise finds temporary home for Subaru dealership in Hadley
Editors Picks
A Look Back, May 29
Photos: Seeing green
Area briefs:
Rattling those musical bones: Folk/blues veteran Chris Smither releases his 20th album ahead of 80th birthday
Sports
Class B girls lacrosse: Talia Sadiq’s OT goal lifts Amherst past Belchertown for 1st-ever WMass title (PHOTOS)
WEST SPRINGFIELD — With how each team’s offense operated during regulation, there was no question that whatever squad gained control of the ball to start overtime would be the one to hoist the Western Mass. Class B girls lacrosse championship...
Class C boys tennis: PVCICS cruises to 2nd straight sectional title thanks to 4-1 win over Lee
State ultimate: Northampton girls capture state championship with win over Newton North
Belchertown’s Cameron Ting, Kami Wlodyka snag podium finishes at MIAA Division 5 Track & Field Championships
Softball: Father-daughter duo of Matt, Alexi Bonenfant eyeing state tourney berth in final season together at GatewayOpinion
Columnist Susan Wozniak: Animals’ family instincts come to fore as loving pets
My kids were raised with pets. The first pet arrived before our first child was born. We had just bought a house and I wanted a dog, like the dog our neighbors owned. She was named Boots, and was half German Shepherd and half Collie. Boots was a like...
Guest columnist John Pepi: Not Quabbin-ize, but eyes on the prize
Bill Arnold: Decaying bike path
Reed Schimmelfing: Third party reality
Arnold Levinson: Needs or wants for Northampton?
Business
Deerfield Planning Board OKs Hamshaw Lumber expansion
SOUTH DEERFIELD — An extensive addition to Hamshaw Lumber’s South Deerfield location can move forward following the Planning Board’s site plan review and stormwater permit approval last week.The New England hardware store is seeking to construct a new...
Area property deed transfers, May 23
Hadley’s Hampshire Mall faces foreclosure
Multiverse of style: Volante Design in Easthampton has a mission to make jackets that anyone can wear anytime 
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: AT&T breach a cautionary tale e-Edition
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: The telltale song of summer: Singing green frogs welcome me back to the Thinking Chair
For most people, Memorial Day marks the first day of summer. The official first day may not actually be observed until three weeks later, but the three-day weekend gives people a chance to get outside and fire up the grill, or perhaps even go camping....
Live from Argentina: Acclaimed tango guitarists to play in Northampton for dancers and music lovers alike
Valley Bounty: Resourceful and really delicious: The Upper Bend in Turners Falls serves classics with local seasonal add-ons
Kayaker’s delight: Best day-paddles along the Connecticut River in Massachusetts
Arts Briefs: The Paradise City Arts Festival returns to Northampton, the MIFA Victory Players perform in Holyoke, and moreObituaries
Liv Pertzoff
Haydenville , MA - Please join us in celebration of the life of Liv Pertzoff. The event will be held Saturday June 8th, at The Florence Civic Center beginning at 1:00 PM. ... remainder of obit for Liv Pertzoff
Linda Carrier
New Auburn, WI - New Auburn Linda G. Carrier, age 76, passed away, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at MCHS in Bloomer. She was born January 20, 1948 in Springfield MA to Clifford and Grace (Vick) Rogers. She marr... remainder of obit for Linda Carrier
Thomas M. Byrnes
Ashfield, MA - Thomas M. Byrnes, 70, of Ashfield, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, with his loving family and friends by his side. Tom was born on June 19, 1953, in Pittsfield, MA to the late George and Claire (O'Do... remainder of obit for Thomas M. Byrnes
Dolores C. Hatfield
Dolores C. (Navalta) Hatfield Northborough, MA - Dolores Carolyn (Navalta) Hatfield, 62, of Northborough, formerly of Cummington, passed away peacefully on Friday May 24, 2024, at UMass Memorial in Worcester surrounded by her family. She... remainder of obit for Dolores C. Hatfield
