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State library board extends window for Jones project to land affordable bid
Anti-war protesters form concrete blockade at L3Harris in Northampton
Hampshire Regional selects Perrone as superintendent
S. Hadley administrator accepts Pioneer principal position
Northampton City Briefing: YMCA opens new airnasium
Shutesbury ready to launch construction of new library by hiring contractor
Bring on the Chaos: Annual street festival set for Saturday in Easthampton
Guest columnist William Lambers: 80 years later, D-Day inspires us
Federal funds heading to Amherst, Holyoke for purchase of more than two dozen electric school buses
A half-century of photography: Forbes Library exhibit showcases the vintage work and world views of photographer and digital printmaker Stan Sherer
When Stan Sherer was growing up in the Bronx in New York City in the 1950s, an uncle paid a visit to his family one day and brought along some World War II-era darkroom equipment.Sherer didn’t know it just then, but he was about to find his life’s...
Lesbian bookstore revival: Bookends transforms in Florence
NORTHAMPTON — From 1978 to 1989, Northampton’s lesbian bookstore Womonfyre did more than sell books.Like many lesbian bookstores in the 1970s and ’80s, the store on Masonic Street offered newspapers and periodicals associated with the second-wave...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Amherst College Alumni Weekend keystone
Interviews with superintendent finalists for Hampshire Regional district set for Wednesday
Interim leader chosen to lead Granby schools while search for permanent superintendent takes place
Transhealth’s new leader hopes to continue center’s early success
Does renewed growth in Massachusetts’ higher education mark a turning point or a temporary surge?
Poll: Mass. voters open to housing crisis solutions
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A Look Back, June 6
Arts Briefs: A Sojourner Truth biographer comes to the Valley, a new take on a noted play, and more
Photo: A delicate operation
Resilience, hope define South Hadley High School Class of 2024
Sports
“It’s just been a labor of love at Williston:” Longtime athletic director Mark Conroy retiring after 24 years with school
EASTHAMPTON — Mark Conroy hasn’t been to a Middlebury College football game since the last time he played in one in the 1980s. That’s one of the many stops he plans to make this year now that he finally has time for it.Having the weekends off will be...
MIAA tourneys: Previewing the 5 quarterfinals featuring Hampshire County programs
NECBL: Valley Blue Sox hold off Sanford Mainers for 6-4 win in home opener
MIAA tourneys: Ella Schaeffer strikes out 17 as South Hadley softball blanks Amesbury for spot in Div. 4 quarters
Div. 4 softball: Offense erupts as Hampshire Regional thumps Clinton, books quarterfinal spot (PHOTOS)Opinion
Raymond Mahoney: Library decimates classical CDs
The classical music CD collection at the Jones library was one of its treasures as befits a music-loving community. Sadly , it has been culled to the point where it no longer covers basic repertoire items.Each time I look for a CD I borrowed in the...
Joan Berzoff: Northampton — We can do better!
Scott Norris: Go big and bold
Guest columnist Nancy Craker-Yahman: How Cambodians found refuge here
Al Simon: What does a community that prioritizes public education look like?
Business
Plum Boutique aims to bring whimsy, joy to downtown Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Several years ago, Heidi Weeks made the decision go into business with her business partner Tim Fisk, who runs Salon Herdis in Northampton. The two had the idea of opening up a boutique shop in Greenfield, where Weeks was living.“Between...
Area property deed transfers, June 6
Valley Bounty: A farm stand in good hands: Wanczyk Produce in Hadley delivers quality, care, and has big dreams for the future
Photos: End of an era: Pizza Factory in Florence to close
Le Petit Oiseau Bakery opens (camper) doors in Ashfield
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: The return of some familiar feathered faces: Tree swallows come home to the same fields they used the previous year
One of the great joys of the spring is the year’s first appearance of the tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor). In my yard this event almost always occurs in the first week of April and this year was no exception. It was a close call, but the first...
Stepping onto summer stage: Silverthorne Theater Company debuting three plays in its first full summer season
A unique Father’s Day gift: The music of 20th century pop composer Johnny Anz to be celebrated at South Hadley concert
Across the great white north: New children’s book chronicles epic Alaskan trip by dog sled
The many faces of food insecurity: Exhibit at Forbes Library shares diverse stories of access issues in our communityObituaries
James A. Worden
Greenfield, MA - James Allen Worden, 81, of Greenfield, passed away on June 2 from Lewy Body Dementia. Jim was born in Oak Bluffs, MA on May 26, 1943, to Dorothy (Stuhler) Worden and Frederick Hudson Worden. After Jim graduated from Ma... remainder of obit for James A. Worden
Liv Pertzoff
Haydenville , MA - Please join us in celebration of the life of Liv Pertzoff. The event will be held Saturday June 8th, at The Florence Civic Center beginning at 1:00 PM. ... remainder of obit for Liv Pertzoff
Betty G. Powell
Northampton, MA - Mrs. Betty Greer Powell, 94, of Northampton, MA passed away on May 21, 2024. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Pine Bluff, AK, the daughter of the late Rudolph Greer and Estelle "Honey" (Vining) Greer. Betty grew ... remainder of obit for Betty G. Powell
Richard David Putnam
Northampton, MA - Richard David Putnam (Dick) passed peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the age of 95. Richard was born October 17, 1928, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to Ervin E. Putnam and Mary G. (Connelly) Putnam. After gradu... remainder of obit for Richard David Putnam
