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‘We can just be who we are’: Thousands show support for LGBTQ community at Hampshire Pride
NORTHAMPTON — While the focus was on celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ community on Saturday during Hampshire Pride, there were also calls for Palestinian liberation, disrupting the mayoral proclamation with chants calling for a cease-fire and...
The long shadow of the Mill River flood: Multiple events on tap in May to mark 150th anniversary of the 1874 disaster
On the morning of May 16, 1874, the dam on the Williamsburg Reservoir, up in the hills along the East Branch of the Mill River, suddenly collapsed, sending 600 million gallons of water roaring downhill.The flood, which soon became a 30-foot-high brown...
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UMass lacrosse: Minutewomen edged by Richmond 14-13 in Atlantic 10 women’s title game
For the second year in a row, the Richmond women’s lacrosse team had UMass’ number in the Atlantic 10 championship game.Alexis Morton scored the game-winning goal for the Spiders with 3 minutes, 15 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to lift No. 2...
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My Turn: Gaza and lies
Say, “I don’t believe the numbers.” Insist “It’s complicated.”Say, “There is no alternative. Hamas has called for the destruction of the state of Israel and thus, Hamas must be destroyed.” Disregard the Israeli leaders who have called for the...
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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,...
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Valley Bounty: Delivering local food onto students’ plates: Marty’s Local connects farms to businesses
Nick Martinelli, CEO of Marty’s Local, began his career with a stint at the Farm School in Athol, hoping to learn how he might participate in the local agricultural economy. While conducting market research in 2015, he recognized there was a lot of...
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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
Easthampton, MA - Sandra A. Bell, 77, of Easthampton passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by her family. Sandy was born October 28, 1946, in Fall River, MA to John and V... remainder of obit for Sandy A. Bell
Northampton, MA - Edwin J. Nartowicz, 100, of Northampton, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. He was born in South Deerfield on November 7, 1923, to the late John and A... remainder of obit for Edwin J. Nartowicz
South Hadley, MA - Andrea Weisberg passed away on April 28th, 2024 at 84 years old. She was surrounded by her loving familyincluding her children, grandchildren, and her dear friend of nearly 70 years, Gail. She was born on January 14,... remainder of obit for Andrea Weisberg