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NORTHAMPTON — In September, the city launched an experiment to try to create an alternative to police responses to address issues of mental health, homelessness and social inequities in the city.The Division of Community Care, which opened its doors...
Democracy’s defense marches on: Constitutional lawyer, activist daughter highlight annual Law Day event
NORTHAMPTON — Raised into activism and grassroots organizing, Marisol Pierce Bonifaz cites two key events that, for her, served as calls to action: U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s dismissive response to youth activists pushing for the Green New Deal, and...
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A Waterfront revival: Two years after buying closed tavern, Holyoke couple set to open new event venue
3-unit, 10-bed house in backyard called too much for Amherst historic district
The long shadow of the Mill River flood: Multiple events on tap in May to mark 150th anniversary of the 1874 disaster
ValleyBike to roll again by end of May in eight communities throughout Valley
Amherst College store opens downtown in former Hastings space
Area property deed transfers, May 2
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A Look Back, May 4
Easthampton author Emily Nagoski has done the research: It’s OK to love your body
Earth Matters: Honoring a local hero: After 40 years, Hitchcock Center bids farewell to educator and creative leader, Colleen Kelley
The Beat Goes On: A trombone celebration in Holyoke, Lord Russ shifts gears, and the Hampshire Young People’s Chorus turns 25
Sports
High schools: Ian McDonald, Belchertown baseball edge Amherst 3-1
Tied up 1-1 with Amherst heading into the bottom of the fifth inning, the Belchertown baseball team grabbed two key runs to jump ahead by two – a lead they would keep the rest of the way.Behind two hits – their only two of the afternoon – and an RBI...
UMass lacrosse: Top-seeded Minutewomen hold off St. Joseph’s, punch A-10 title-game ticket
Softball: Hopkins Academy making strides despite 8-3 loss to Franklin Tech (PHOTOS)
Opinion
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,...
Music key to Northampton’s downtown revival: State’s top economic development leader tours city
Locking up carbon for good: Easthampton inventor’s CO2 removal system turns biomass into biochar
Advancing water treatment: UMass startup Elateq Inc. wins state grant to deploy new technology
New Realtor Association CEO looks to work collaboratively to maximize housing options
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Arts & Life
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...
Let’s Talk Relationships: Breaking up is hard to do: These tools can help it feel easier
The long shadow of the Mill River flood: Multiple events on tap in May to mark 150th anniversary of the 1874 disaster
Fantasy favorite revisited: Amherst authors’ popular ‘Spiderwick Chronicles’ gets a new streaming adaptation
Speaking of Nature: Bird of my dreams, it’s you: Spotting a White-tailed Tropicbird on our cruise in Bermuda
Obituaries
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
Henry Canby
Leeds, MA - Henry Canby, 74, died unexpectedly on November 16, 2023,
four months after being diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. He had
never smoked. He had continued running, playing soccer, and performing
in his street band until onl... remainder of obit for Henry Canby
Christopher A. Smith
Holyoke, MA - Christopher Alan Smith, 63, of Holyoke, passed away Dec.
26, 2023 peacefully at home with his wife near his side. Born in
Palmer, February 3,1960 the son of the late Ronald and Marguerite
(Marinello) Smith. He was a gradua... remainder of obit for Christopher A. Smith
Lorna Areda Kepes
Pelham, MA - Lorna Areda (Hinton) Kepes, 78, of Pelham, passed away
peacefully in her home on Tuesday April 30, 2024, surrounded by her
loving family. She was born in Manchester, England on November 18,
1945, to the late George and Vict... remainder of obit for Lorna Areda Kepes
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