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UMass student group declares no confidence in chancellor
AMHERST — A day after 132 people were arrested in pro-Palestinian protests on the University of Massachusetts campus, the university’s student government Wednesday night formally declared it had no confidence in Chancellor Javier Reyes and his...
Valley lawmakers seek shorter license for FirstLight hydropower projects
TURNERS FALLS — Area lawmakers are asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to limit the relicensing of FirstLight’s hydropower projects from 50 years to 30 years and to mandate the company disclose more data to the public about its...
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Softball: Cassie Dion records 200th career strikeout as Hopkins Academy blanks Granby 6-0
HADLEY — In the sixth inning of a 4-0 game, Hopkins Academy ace Cassie Dion was looking to get out of the frame unscathed with a Granby baserunner (Ellie Szlosek) on first base and one out.Dion delivered a pitch to Rams clean-up hitter Katie Grabherr,...
Opinion
Martha Jorz: Stop supporting UMass and Raytheon
To those protesting the war and genocide in Gaza, refusing to support those institutions with monetary gifts is also an option. If we stop financially supporting and investing in those institutions that make the production of weapons of war possible...
Business
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,...
Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Capturing my Bermuda nemesis: The Great Kiskadee nearly evaded me, until I followed its song
We’ve reached that point in the school year when it is actually painful (I mean physically painful) for me to leave my yard in the morning. May is the true month of the reawakening and blooming of Nature’s splendor and last week she was in full...
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
Winston-Salem, NC - To my family and friends: With great sadness, I wish to announce the passing of Lori Christenson, my beloved wife of 40 years, who died peacefully at our home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on February 20th, 2024. ... remainder of obit for Lori E. Christenson
South Kingstown, RI - Helen A. (Fil) Czelusniak formerly of Easthampton, died on March 22, 2024 at South County Hospital in South Kingstown, RI. Born in Hadley, she was 97 years old. Helen graduated from Hopkins Academy and Northampton... remainder of obit for Helen Czelusniak
Wilford J. Morton, Jr. Belchertown, MA - Wilford J. Morton, Jr., beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2024, at the age of 85. Wilford was born on September 17, 1938, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to his p... remainder of obit for Wilford J. Morton Jr.