Easthampton Chamber launches capital campaign for new co-working space downtown
Jones Library trustees to ask state for 6 more months to find contractor for expansion project
New Orleans educator named to head Amherst’s The Common School
‘The biggest barrier is us’: Existence of overdose prevention centers in Mass. slowed by stigma
Columnist Razvan Sibii: Should ‘America’ be a synonym for the ‘United States of America’?
Carol’s Jazz Night to return: Performances set for Wednesday at Blue Room
Cummington election returns incumbents to positions
Area briefs: Seedling sale at Tuesday Market to boost food security project; Vigil planned at Angel Heart monument; Salsa in the park
UMass Faculty Senate votes no confidence in chancellor over protest breakup
AMHERST — Nearly 500 members of the faculty and librarians are expressing no confidence in the leadership of University of Massachusetts Chancellor Javier Reyes stemming from the breakup of a pro-Palestinian encampment on May 7 that led to the arrests...
South Hadley elementary school staff vote no confidence in principal
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Education Association has issued a vote of no confidence in the Mosier Elementary School principal on behalf of 43 staff members at the school.Union President Amy Foley read a shortened version of a statement at a...
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Fire at Rainbow Motel in Whately leaves 17 without a home
Graduating amid signs of protest: 6,800 UMass students receive diplomas at ceremony briefly interrupted by walk out
South Hadley elementary school staff vote no confidence in principal
Summer on Strong kicks off Wednesday in Northampton
As Asparagus Festival nears, concerns aired over use of Town Common
Track & field: Holyoke girls 4x100 relay team wins WMass title, eyes historic trip to Nationals
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A Look Back, May 21
M/other’s time to shine: MICAfest runs in three Northampton venues through May
The Beat Goes On: The Iron Horse comes back to life, Joni Mitchell’s music is celebrated in Turners Falls, and more
Rattling those musical bones: Folk/blues veteran Chris Smither releases his 20th album ahead of 80th birthday
Sports
High schools: Ryanne Dubay tosses no-hitter as Hampshire softball blanks Wahconah in Class B quarters
With the postseason officially underway throughout western Massachusetts, the Hampshire Regional softball team felt right at home on Monday.The defending champion Raiders opened their title defense in fine fashion, as Ryanne Dubay tossed a six-inning...
Class B baseball: Will Hogan’s walk-off HR lifts Hampshire past Frontier in quarters (PHOTOS)
Northampton girls ultimate captures 4th-place finish at Pioneer Valley Invitational
Track & field: Holyoke girls 4x100 relay team wins WMass title, eyes historic trip to Nationals
Amherst’s Moriah Luetjen, Logan Alfandari each win 2 titles, Northampton girls dominate en route to team title at Western Mass. Division 1 Track & Field Championships (PHOTOS)Opinion
Adelyn Tease, Julius Cosby, and Sam Schmeiser: We need to raise the minimum wage
We want to address the issue of income inequality because it impacts a lot of people. Many people who only get paid the minimum wage have to work multiple jobs at a time and often can’t spend as much time with their families as they want. Inflation...
Stephen B. Constant: Applauds UMass response to protests
Julie Cavacco: Big things in little Goshen
Brooks Ballenger: Our confused view of immigrants
Tyler Barnett: School budget debate reveals power structure
Business
Multiverse of style: Volante Design in Easthampton has a mission to make jackets that anyone can wear anytime
EASTHAMPTON — When David Volante posted a photo to his blog of a custom jacket he was working on in 2012, he wasn’t expecting it to go viral.The interest in his design made him realize that people wanted what he was selling, and he could sell even...
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: AT&T breach a cautionary tale
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Area property deed transfers, May 16
Area property deed transfers, May 2
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Arts & Life
Rendevous with the paper of record: Northampton artist Katy Schneider paints official portrait of New York Times publisher
Growing up in New York City, Katy Schneider recalls that the New York Times was pretty much sacrosanct in her home. Her late parents read the paper closely, her father often cutting out articles he particularly liked, and both referred to the...
Valley artists offer new sounds for spring: Singer-songwriter Lisa Bastoni and folk-rockers Eavesdrop release new records
‘A generational healing experience’: Exhibit documents the struggles of Cambodian families fleeing the Khmer Rouge who found refuge and a new community in Amherst
Speaking of Nature: Surprised by strawberries in the grass: Flowers will bloom whether you pay attention or not
Dreams take flight (some assembly required): Local pilots build and help build their own aircraftObituaries
Eli Knapp Abrams
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
Linda J. Mazeski
NORTHAMPTON, MA - Linda J. Mazeski,76, of Coles Meadow Road in Northampton passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was a resident of Western Massachusetts for many years and had also resided in West Palm Beach, Florida. Li... remainder of obit for Linda J. Mazeski
Craig Reynolds
Sebastian, FL - Thomas "Craig" Reynolds, 74, passed away on Friday January 5, 2024 after a brief and sudden illness. He was born on May 14, 1949, in Northampton, Massachusetts to the late Thomas Reynolds and Justine Nash. Craig graduate... remainder of obit for Craig Reynolds
Sarah J. Cox
Springfield, MA - Sarah J. Cox, passed away on May 13, 2024. She was a resident of Springfield, Massachusetts. She was born on April 25, 1950, to the late Barbara K. (Kelton) Boyton. Sarah graduated from UMASS with a bachelor's degree a... remainder of obit for Sarah J. Cox
