A groundbreaking anniversary: Northampton couple reflects on lead role in legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts 20 years ago

05-16-2024 4:54 PM

NORTHAMPTON — Friday, May 17, marks 20 years since Gina and Heidi Nortonsmith were married, although the couple is quick to clarify that their real anniversary dates back to more than a decade before that.The two women met at a conference for LGBTQ...


Shaping Amherst responders’ role: CRESS chief emphasizes ‘community’

05-16-2024 4:45 PM

AMHERST — One-on-one attention for a resident with hoarding issues was recently offered by members of the Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service department to illustrate the focus they can bring for someone experiencing a crisis.“We can...


Sports


High schools: Jason Kim backstops Amherst boys lacrosse to impressive win over Northampton
05-16-2024 9:26 PM

AMHERST — With just under 10 seconds left in the game, the Northampton boys lacrosse team was finally able to clear its defensive zone and avoid a seventh consecutive Amherst goal as a defender sent the ball flying down field in the direction of...

Opinion


Rutherford Platt and Barbara Kirchner: ‘Magical thinking’ in downtown Northampton
05-16-2024 8:11 PM

Regarding the article, “Music key to downtown revival,” [Gazette, May 1], returning from a few days away recently we left I-91 at the Route 5 exit, passing piles of highway construction material and heavy machinery which welcome the traveler at the...

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Multiverse of style: Volante Design in Easthampton has a mission to make jackets that anyone can wear anytime
05-15-2024 3:30 PM

EASTHAMPTON — When David Volante posted a photo to his blog of a custom jacket he was working on in 2012, he wasn’t expecting it to go viral.The interest in his design made him realize that people wanted what he was selling, and he could sell even...

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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

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Chicopee, MA - Thomas P. Tudryn, age 75, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 after a short illness, surrounded by family. Born April 24, 1949 to John and Elizabeth (Mayoski) Tudryn in Chicopee, MA. Tom was raised in Northampton and attended... remainder of obit for Thomas P. Tudryn

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Easthampton , MA - Cecile G (Pariseau) Molina, 83, of Easthampton passed away May 7, 2024, after an extended illness at the Linda Manor Nursing Home in Leeds. She was born in Chicopee, MA, October 8, 1940 the daughter of the late Edward... remainder of obit for Cecile G. Molina

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Florence, MA - Robert A. Zimmermann, 86, passed away suddenly at his home in Florence on May 9, 2024 with his wife by his side. Robert was born July 17, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late William and Margaret (Leukens) Zimme... remainder of obit for Robert A. Zimmermann

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