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There are now two major party candidates for the U.S. presidency in 2024. One candidate is running for president. The other candidate is running for king.Alan KannerAmherst
Amid all the world strife, playing can be a stress-buster. Whether it’s participation in an outdoor game like ultimate or baseball, or an indoor game like cards or a board game, usually you need to find someone to play with you. You can be a spectator...
I care deeply for, and try to be an ally to, my family, friends, and neighbors who identify as trans, nonbinary, and gender expansive; I also identify as a feminist. I was hit hard by a recent guest column in the Gazette [“LGBTQ and the erasure of...
Regarding the story “Without natural history space, collections in limbo” [Gazette, March 2], there was at least one previous somewhat recent effort to start a proper natural history museum at UMass. About 25 years ago then-UMass biology professor...
I was pretty excited the other day when we were treated to some much better comics than we usually have in the Gazette. I was also pretty disappointed to find out it was just a mistake.Now we are back to the usual poor quality comics, or as we used...
In response to questions I’ve seen in this newspaper and on social media, I’d like to offer some information about races on this year’s presidential primary ballot. Every four years (coinciding with the presidential primary) Massachusetts voters who...
Regarding the article “Dial ‘A’ for Anachronism” [Gazette, Feb. 27], readers would probably like to know that while it’s true that landlines need very little electricity to function, this only applies to old phones. Cordless landline phones don’t work...
With all the craziness happening in the world, the one peaceful moment of my day is the morning, when I read the comic section of the Gazette newspaper. Phoebe and her Unicorn is my favorite because it's so simple and it makes me laugh because of its...
By STEVE PFARRER
The Real Gatsby: George Gordon MooreBy Mickey RathbunWhite River Press Just who was the inspiration for the character of the Great Gatsby in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel of the same name?Scholars and literary detectives have tried for decades to...
I’d like to know how I can publish a free campaign ad on your opinion page. I am not currently running for office, but seeing the Feb. 23 column “Reelect Fleitman and Stuart to Republican State Committee” — written by the two candidates for that...
I am a member of the four person, bi-partisan, Northampton Board of Registrars. From the Secretary of State’s Elections Division manual: “Every city and town must have a board of registrars or election commission whose responsibilities include...
I’m a lifelong Republican from Massachusetts. I was in Belmont, a very conservative community, and active in politics for many years. I was active and supported William Weld for governor, Mitt Romney for senator, governor and president, and Scott...
By JOHN PARADIS
Here’s a statistic that should get everyone’s attention: The number of suicides in our country reached record levels last year. Depression and anxiety rates are at new heights, too. A New York Times article noted that teenagers are more concerned...
By RICHARD FEIN
This column is about the hardships facing people in Lebanon and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. I might have chosen any number of other countries to write about, so why these two? My concern is that the geopolitical issues relating to them are much...
We are writing in support of Jay Fleitman, candidate for reelection to the Republican state committeeman seat and Mary L. Stuart for the Republican state committeewoman seat.Jay and Mary Lou have been ardent supporters and defenders of the Republican...
I wish to thank columnist Sara Weinberger for recommending the Movement Voter Project to those of us who are frustrated, but wish to do something to defeat Donald Trump and his MAGA cohorts in November.Given that the outcome for most states, such as...
By STEVE PFARRER
What a difference a year makes.Late last May, the Northampton Fire Department abruptly shut down virtually all music performances at the Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity in Florence, citing inadequate fire prevention measures at the venue.The move...
How refreshing to see the design of Gaurang Patel’s infill project in downtown Florence. In both size and appearance, it looks like it already belongs there. And instead of first tearing down a reusable building, he will build it on a vacant lot. Best...
Last week, I drove to a meeting in Greenfield and stopped on the way for a sandwich at the Subway in Deerfield. When I received my order and tendered my credit card, the cashier told me my bill had been paid by the person in front of me. I was...
I agree with guest columnist Alex Kahn’s questions regarding the huge lot next to Foster Farrar (“King Street: Deciding the future of the gateway to Northampton,” Gazette, Feb. 16). Available, affordable and convenient housing has long been a goal for...
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