Legion baseball: Belchertown Post 239 shuts out Pittsfield, takes over first place in District 3
Northampton reparations commission’s work in limbo after council vote
Dog killed in Holyoke blaze
Lawmakers opt to stick with single-year funding for local roads
Nonprofit veteran to take reins at Amherst Media
Speakers deride current system of government, see need for mayor in Amherst
FirstLight dam repairs completed early on Connecticut River
Applications open at Northampton affordable housing complex
NORTHAMPTON — Prospect Place, a planned affordable housing complex at a former nursing home at 737 Bridge Road, has begun accepting applicants to occupy its 60 housing units.
Mixed-use building in Amherst could rise six stories
AMHERST — A mixed-use redevelopment at the corner of Amity Street and University Drive, already approved as a five-story building, could add a sixth floor as a result of a new zoning overlay district.
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Applications open at Northampton affordable housing complex
Downes does it again: 19-year-old from Longmeadow makes Mass. Am history at GreatHorse
Council President Salem Derby to take the helm as Easthampton mayor
Mixed-use building in Amherst could rise six stories
Greenfield resident wanted by FBI for illicit marijuana operation
Turmoil on Northampton reparations panel as council ponders future
Editors Picks
A Look Back, July 12
Arts Briefs: Disability-themed movies, Big Freedia at the Iron Horse, and more
Annual DinoFest expands into Dino Trail Week
World of wonder: Walter Wick’s dynamic photographic illustrations at Norman Rockwell Museum
Sports
117th Mass. Amateur: Hometown kid Downes survives thriller, sets up title match with Kilcoyne at GreatHorse
HAMPDEN — The hometown kid has a chance to make history at the 117th Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship — again.
Bay State Games 2025: West softball repeats as champions with 11-7 win over Coastal
Local baseball: Belchertown Post 239 hands East Springfield its first loss of the American Legion season
Quarterfinal lineup finalized at GreatHorse as home club stars Downes, Walthouse advance to Day 4 at 117th Mass. Amateur
Silver finish for West: Local stars battle in Bay State Games baseball finalOpinion
Guest columnist John Pepi: Stats suggest risks of battery energy storage systems low
The June 23 guest column by Joe Curtatone of the Alliance for Climate Transition spoke clearly of the role and significance of battery energy storage systems (BESS) if Massachusetts is to green the grid with renewable but intermittent energy sources such as solar and wind. Mr. Curtatone also spoke of the advances in battery safety management which government and industry have put in place – much of these encoded in recent National Fire Protection Association regulations.
Betty Ussach-Schwartz: Congress, court abetting ‘devolution of democracy’
Laurie Evans: Restore access to Gordon King Estate
Joel Levine: Naturalized citizens under scrutiny
Don Michak: Healey’s bad idea
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Sidehill Farm yoghurt biz changes hands in Hawley
HAWLEY — After 25 years running Sidehill Farm, founders Paul Lacinski and Amy Klippenstein are moooving on.
Area Property Deed Transfers, July 11
A concept for years, Lichter & Levin Delicatessen opens in Northampton
Easthampton planners OK karaoke concept for dormant property; review housing project at closed Notre Dame church
‘We’re trying a new adventure’: International Cafe and Deli opens in South Deerfielde-Edition
Arts & Life
The mane event: New England Morgan Horse Show to return to Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Equestrians will flock to Northampton later this month to celebrate and show off their skills with Morgan horses, the official state horse of Massachusetts.
Author with local roots to host ‘Books and Bottles’ fair at Black Birch Vineyard
Rock On with Joan Axelrod-Contrada: Lonely too long
1875 Holyoke church fire gave push to modern safety codes
Speaking of Nature: The big beautiful world —A baby nuthatch ventures out
Obituaries
Dr. John F. Brandts
[IMAGE]Dr. John F. Brandts Ogunquit, ME - Dr. John F. Brandts passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 91 years old. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Hagan-Brandts, his five surviving children Lilly Las... remainder of obit for Dr. John F. Brandts
Israel Gesell
Israel "Izzy" Gesell Huntington, MA - Izzy Gesell, a former stand-up comedian, public school teacher, and organizational facilitator, passed away June 26, 2025. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Izzy spent his life challenging commonplace... remainder of obit for Israel Gesell
Anne Hanieski
HADLEY, MA - Anne B. Hanieski, 91, of Knightly Rd, Hadley, passed away on July 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hadley on February 15, 1934. She was the daughter of the late John Bak and Anna (Jandzi... remainder of obit for Anne Hanieski
Antonia Sienkiewicz
Port Charlotte, FL - Antonia (Jackie) Sienkiewicz 89, passed away on September 14, 2024 at Tidewell Hospice Care in Port Charlotte, FL. Jackie was born in Northampton, MA on August 12 1935 and was the daughter of Anthony Baldyga and Jos... remainder of obit for Antonia Sienkiewicz
