Amherst Historical Commission to hear two demo requests on Monday
Around the Hamptons: Parking lot project to close Easthampton Senior Center
Municipal officials, residents air concerns with FirstLight at MassDEP hearing
State ditches bike trail plans connecting Hatfield, Northampton
Back on attack: Trump insists felony convictions ‘rigged’ and that ‘they can do this to anyone’
Advocates press for more money for Northampton schools at lengthy budget hearing
Mount Holyoke’s decision to cut tennis program “really shocking,” according to players
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A unique Father’s Day gift: The music of 20th century pop composer Johnny Anz to be celebrated at South Hadley concert
Resilience, hope define South Hadley High School Class of 2024
SOUTH HADLEY — Sunlight beamed into the basin of Gettell Ampitheater at Mount Holyoke College on Friday evening as South Hadley High School’s class of 2024 exchanged handshakes and marched, two by two, into the next phase of their lives. Gathered...
44 grads carry the torch at Hopkins Academy
HADLEY — Gratitude for families for their support in making a difference in students’ lives, appreciation for staff and administration who impacted education and plaudits for the larger community were expressed throughout the Hopkins Academy...
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Smith Voc commencement: Graduates ready for next steps
Amtrak expands Valley Flyer service with evening runs to and from Valley to NYC
Area briefs: Belchertown Farmers Market to open; CISA gives loans to farmers; Leverett foundation awards grants to school
Guilty: Trump convicted on all 34 counts
Sports
Track & fielAmherst’s Moriah Luetjen, Logan Alfandari impress at MIAA Meet of Champions
The MIAA Meet of Champions came to a close on Saturday afternoon at Fitchburg State, with three area schools fielding participants on Day 2 of the state’s biggest outdoor meet.Amherst, Northampton and Holyoke all saw athletes post strong times and...
High schools: Hopkins Academy softball eliminated by Monson in Round of 32
Div. 4 softball: Skyler Steele belts two HRs, Frontier rolls past Monument Mountain for spot in Sweet 16 (PHOTOS)
MIAA tourneys: Landon Andre’s double-OT goal lifts Belchertown boys lacrosse past Minuteman (PHOTOS)
UMass basketball: Boston College drops out of Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase, won’t play Minutemen this seasonOpinion
My Turn: Digging up lost diaries of first dogs
Note: These excerpts from recently unearthed diaries offer unique perspectives on the lives of important historical figures in American history.Sweet Lips (March 26, 1785)When I was a little pup, I kept sniffing around for Aunt Vernon. That is what I...
Guest columnists Cathleen Mitchell, Nina Mankin and Rachel Hall: Amherst schools need more
Cynthia Loring MacBain: Putin’s nuclear threat
Guest columnist Mariel E. Addis: Unconditional love and no questions asked
Joe Gannon: What to call ourselves?
Business
Valley Bounty: A farm stand in good hands: Wanczyk Produce in Hadley delivers quality, care, and has big dreams for the future
Jackie Pliska, owner of Wanczyk Produce in Hadley, has dreams of keeping the farm stand business open year-round instead of seven months each year. But first, she has to finish college.Pliska started working at the family business when she was 11. She...
Photos: End of an era: Pizza Factory in Florence to close
Le Petit Oiseau Bakery opens (camper) doors in Ashfield
Area property deed transfers, May 30
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Arts & Life
Stepping onto summer stage: Silverthorne Theater Company debuting three plays in its first full summer season
Time was when summer theater in the Valley was typically produced by a number of mainstays, including Chester Theatre Company, New Century Theatre, and the Ko Festival at Amherst College.But New Century Theatre shut down a few years ago, as did the Ko...
Across the great white north: New children’s book chronicles epic Alaskan trip by dog sled
The many faces of food insecurity: Exhibit at Forbes Library shares diverse stories of access issues in our community
The Beat Goes On: One banjo master salutes another in Amherst, big stage in Deerfield opening for the summer, and more
Speaking of Nature: The telltale song of summer: Singing green frogs welcome me back to the Thinking Chair Obituaries
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
Susan Lubanski
Northfield, MA - Susan D. Lubanski, 73, formerly of Easthampton, MA passed away peacefully on Saturday May 25, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Northfield, MA. She was born in Holyoke, MA on May 3, 1951, the daughter of Romeo and He... remainder of obit for Susan Lubanski
Patricia Warner
Patricia Campbell Warner, 87, died May 13, 2024 in Amherst, MA. Born in 1936 in Toronto, Canada to William Campbell and Evelyn Wellwood, she is survived by her sister Peggy, son Geoffrey (wife Dawn and granddaughters Laurel and Alexandra) an... remainder of obit for Patricia Warner
R. Harold Garrett-Goodyear
Amherst, MA - R. Harold Garrett-Goodyear, 82, passed away peacefully in the presence of a few loved ones May 18, 2024, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Born on April 11, 1942, in Lumberton, North Carolina to Boyd and Louise (Johnson) Goody... remainder of obit for R. Harold Garrett-Goodyear
