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Amherst Select Board may tackle recreational marijuana regulations
04-10-2017 10:04 PM

By SCOTT MERZBACH

AMHERST — Legal sale of marijuana remains more than a year away, but Amherst officials may consider drafting a series of articles for fall Town Meeting that could provide more local control, including where dispensaries are located and how many can be...


Fire burns playground at Arcanum Field
04-10-2017 9:26 PM

By EMILY CUTTS

NORTHAMPTON — Police are investigating an early morning fire that burned the playground at Arcanum Field in Florence. “It’s a significant loss to the city,” Northampton Assistant Fire Chief Jon Davine said. “It’s unfortunate. It finally gets warm out...


Gorsuch sworn in to high court
04-10-2017 9:26 PM

By VIVIAN SALAMA and SAM HANANEL

WASHINGTON — Justice Neil Gorsuch took his place in history Monday as the newest addition on the bench of the Supreme Court, restoring a narrow conservative majority and marking a much-needed political victory for President Donald Trump.Gorsuch was...


Massachusetts House unveils $40.3B spending plan
04-10-2017 9:25 PM

By BOB SALSBERG

BOSTON — A $40.3 billion state budget unveiled Monday by House leaders puts on hold Republican Gov. Charlie Baker’s plan for an assessment on employers who don’t offer health insurance benefits to their workers.The spending plan for the July 1 fiscal...


US officials try to clarify evolving Syria policy
04-10-2017 9:22 PM

By JOSH LEDERMAN

LUCCA, Italy — Seeking support from abroad, the U.S. struggled Monday to explain a hazy Syria strategy that has yet to clarify key questions: Whether President Bashar Assad must go, how displaced Syrians will be protected and when America might feel...


Teacher, child, gunman die in shooting at San Bernardino school
04-10-2017 9:21 PM

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A man walked into his estranged wife's elementary school classroom in San Bernardino and opened fire without saying a word, killing her and an 8-year-old student before shooting himself in a murder-suicide that spread panic...


Editorial: Campaign targets money in elections 
04-10-2017 8:02 PM

There’s a faint glimmer of hope this spring for people who feel alienated from our national government by the influence of millions of dollars in political donations from corporations and billionaires, and from gerrymandering that has helped polarize...


Mark D. Hart: Support carbon fee for environment and jobs
04-10-2017 7:56 PM

Support carbon fee for environment and jobs By dismantling Obama’s Clean Power Plan, President Donald Trump claims he is going to bring back jobs and make “America wealthy again” (“Trump ends ‘war on coal’,” March 29).This has no basis in fact....


John Rejniak: Responds to criticism of Beetle Bailey comic strip
04-10-2017 7:55 PM

Beetle Bailey response In response to the letter writer’s comments on the comic strip Beetle Bailey published April 6 (“Object to Beetle Bailey”): Get a life.John Rejniak Southampton


Carol Rinehart: Must live with open hearts, courage and honesty
04-10-2017 7:55 PM

Must live with open hearts, courage, honesty In a chorus when some singers take a breath on “the” while others breathe on “river” and others on “flows,” the beauty of the sound is sustained.The river flows smooth and strong when the singers share what...


St. Baldrick's gets a boost at Sunday fundraiser in Amherst
04-09-2017 10:29 PM

By JACK SUNTRUP

AMHERST — Anyone walking into Hangar Pub and Grill Sunday afternoon might not have immediately known there was a fundraiser for childhood cancer research going on.There was lots of beer, lots of appetizers, live music and raffle prizes. Why the large...


South Hadley library trustee candidates speak on merger, qualifications
04-09-2017 10:15 PM

SOUTH HADLEY – Three incumbents will face two challengers for the race for the South Hadley Public Library Board of Trustees.Voters will choose between incumbents David Morrell, Susan Obremski-Crowther and Gillian Woldorf and newcomers Donald J....


The importance of being an intern
04-09-2017 10:11 PM

By EMILY CUTTS

Internships are increasingly becoming a required part of the college experience, and many say that’s a good thing.Through internships, college students gain not only experience to add to their resume but tools to help prepare them for the workforce...


Rich Szlosek: Amherst College should ask Russia for mammoth
04-09-2017 10:07 PM

Amherst College should ask Russia for mammoth It is interesting how sometimes seemingly disparate news items can jell together in a moment of clarity and suggest a clear course of action.I recently read of a group of Russian geneticists who were in...


James Harvey: Schools must send clear message on racism
04-09-2017 10:07 PM

Schools must send clear message on racism I write in support of the Easthampton parents protesting their high school’s inadequate response to racism in their school by failing to send a clear message that racial hatred will not be tolerated (“Parents...


Jeanne Hoose: Thanks community for supporting Adult Spelling Bee
04-09-2017 10:06 PM

Thanks community support for Adult Spelling Bee On behalf of the Northampton Education Foundation, I would like to thank our community for supporting Northampton Public Schools by attending and participating in the 17th annual Adult Spelling Bee on...


Sergio Garcia wins the Masters, ends drought at the majors
04-09-2017 9:41 PM

By DOUG FERGUSON

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sergio Garcia finally showed he has what it takes to win a major, and he has a green jacket to prove it.Needing his best golf on just about every shot in the final hour at the Masters, Garcia overcame a two-shot deficit with six holes...


Weekend colleges: UMass women’s lacrosse holds off Richmond for 49th straight Atlantic 10 victory
04-09-2017 9:22 PM

Staff reports

The UMass women’s lacrosse team answered every Richmond run as it won its 49th straight Atlantic 10 game, 19-13, Sunday at Garber Field.Richmond (8-4, 3-1) led 2-0 and 3-2, but UMass (9-3, 4-0) scored five straight for a 7-3 edge.The Spiders closed...


UMass forward Seth Berger transferring to Oregon State
04-09-2017 9:22 PM

By MATT VAUTOUR

As was expected, Seth Berger is following his fellow juniors out of UMass.The Seattle native is transferring to Oregon State for his final season. Berger will have his degree at the end of the semester, allowing him to take advantage of the NCAA’s...


Chuck Berry honored in rock ‘n’ roll style
04-09-2017 8:52 PM

By JEFF ROBERSON

ST. LOUIS — Family, friends and fans paid their final respects to the rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry on Sunday, celebrating the life and career of a man who inspired countless guitarists and bands.The celebration began with a public viewing at The...

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