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In 1991, the three greatest nuclear powers were the US, USSR, and Ukraine. The USSR’s break-up had left nuclear stockpiles in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Ukraine. Ukraine possessed so many nukes, it became the world’s third largest nuclear power.In 1992,...

The March 14 business brief about Many Graces Farm and Sub Rosa stated that these businesses are opening on a block “riddled with local queer history” [“Many Graces Farm to open Sub Rosa”].“Riddled” means that something is damaged with numerous holes,...

By JAMES PENTLAND

EASTHAMPTON — City councilors preparing to meet with Eversource representatives last month to discuss a permit for new and replacement utility poles on Loudville Road were shocked to find the job was already completed.In addition, several shade trees...

By JAMES PENTLAND

NORTHAMPTON — An Easthampton man accused of assaulting his disabled father and holding him hostage during a night of terror remained incarcerated Wednesday after pleading not guilty to 11 charges in Hampshire Superior Court.Kevin Pardee, 37, is...

Before moving to Easthampton a year ago, I was the director of the Mennonite Central Committee United Nations Office in New York. Mennonites are a peace church which condemns all war, but eagerly helps people in need, regardless of race, religion,...

High school hockey coaches from across western Massacahusett voted for PVIAC All-League honors based on performance throughout the 2023-24 season Monday night.Three local teams were represented, as Amherst (Fay Division), Belchertown (Wright Division)...

The Easthampton-based Nonotuck Knights Mite youth hockey team celebrated St. Patrick’s Day weekend by winning the Spring Classic Hockey Tournament held in Hookset, N.H. this past weekend.The Knights, a team that typically plays half-ice hockey, faced...

By SARA WEINBERGER

My connection with Israel has taken many twists and turns. Growing up with parents who survived the unimaginable trauma of the Holocaust, it’s not surprising that my mother and father, the remnants of so much that was lost, instilled in their children...

Recently a bag was left on my front door containing claims arguing against the Town Farm project on Oliver Street but having no name of the author. Setting aside the openly offensive forecasts about potential occupants, I was stunned by the inept...

Artistic minds that think alikeEASTHAMPTON — City artists Ken Gagne and Adell Donaghue share a number of traits, from an inquisitive eye to a penchant for sketching surreal or humorous scenes in their drawings, yet that also engage viewers’...

By TOLLEY M. JONES

“If you think we live in the land of the free, you should try to be black like me.” — Mickey GuytonHave you ever been told as a child you can’t possibly be as smart as you are? Have you ever been accused of cheating because your test scores were...

By Aria Martinelli

EASTHAMPTON — They did it again.Easthampton High School’s “We the People” class — proven experts on the U.S. Constitution — captured the state title for the seventh straight year at the “We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution” competition in...

I am a newcomer to Eashampton and voted early by mail-in ballot. I was perplexed by a list of people called the town committee, and not knowing any of them, did not feel comfortable selecting individuals nor checking the “Group” option. I went to...

I'm writing in response to the recent article in the Gazette reporting on the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts’ opposition to local city councils voting on resolutions in support of a cease-fire. We have a right if not a duty to ask our...

By TERRENCE MCCARTHY

A book was published recently, the gist of which can be summed up by a line uttered by a character in the Paul Newman film “Cool Hand Luke.” To wit: “What we’ve got here is failure to communicate.”The book is titled “Supercommunicators: How to Unlock...

NORTHAMPTON — A former Easthampton elementary school paraeducator has been charged with child sexual assault in relation to incidents alleged to have occurred in 2022 and 2023.Troy Gray, 57, of Easthampton, was arrested last week and pleaded not...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

EASTHAMPTON — A city-owned building used to house homeless, transient and low-income individuals for more than 130 years, vacant and boarded up since April 2022, could be redeveloped and expanded into 30 to 35 affordable apartments by Valley Community...

By BOB COUCH

Several years ago while I was in traffic, I noticed the car in front of me had a bumper sticker that read, “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” As I recall that incident, it brings to mind the many present-day examples of ignorance...

By CHAD CAIN

EASTHAMPTON — Supporters of a recently-introduced resolution calling for a cease-fire in Gaza urged the City Council this week to advance the measure to a vote as soon as possible. Meanwhile, the Northampton City Council and Amherst Town Council...

By JACOB NELSON

In just 15 years, River Valley Co-op has grown into an indispensable part of the local food economy. For local farms, food businesses and community members who want easy access to local food, their continued growth is something to celebrate.“River...