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State issues open call for new seal, flag and motto
MassHealth warns of big coverage, funding losses under GOP plans
‘This is not fair to us’: Amherst Regional Middle School leaders outline poor conditions, ask committee for help
South Hadley TM creates first historic district, declares town a ‘welcoming community’
Amherst man gets 5 years on child porn charges
Columnist Russ Vernon-Jones: We must resist Trump, but also advocate for transformative change
Around Amherst: Historical Commission eyes barn preservation program
Area property deed transfers, May 16
Push on to protect Native heritage: Indigenous leaders gather with legislators to support five-bill agenda
BOSTON — Indigenous leaders took the podium in the State House this week to voice united support for five pieces of legislation filed on behalf on their communities, including bills that would say goodbye to Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples Day and bar the use of Indigenous-themed mascots in public schools.
Candidates make their case: Three residents vying for two positions on Belchertown Select Board; election set for Monday
BELCHERTOWN — With two seats on the Select Board up for grabs, voters will decide on Monday which of three candidates will hold decision-making power in town for the next three years.
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Fire evacuates UMass dorm room, student to face criminal complaint
Ex-physical therapist Edward Kostek’s rape trial begins
UMass commencement to bring traffic delays, road closures in Amherst
Area property deed transfers, May 16
Easthampton City Councilor JT Tirrell second to join mayor’s race
Valuing their voices: Ancestral Bridges christens new space to highlight town’s lesser known Black, Afro-Indigenous history
Editors Picks
A Look Back, May 16
Speaking of Nature: Motivated mother mink
Arts Briefs: ‘Orlando’ in Northampton, new music series in Worthington, and more
‘Space is the place’: Sun Ra Arkestra plays the Academy of Music, May 18
Sports
HS Roundup: Kaitlyn Curran, Cassie Flaherty help Granby softball get past Smith Voc (PHOTOS)
NORTHAMPTON — Kaitlyn Curran and Cassie Flaherty each thumped two hits and scored two runs in the Granby softball team's 6-4 win over Smith Vocational on Thursday at Sheldon Field.
The Real Score with Emily Must: Teeing Up the Next Generation of Sport Leaders
HS Roundup: Thirteen first-inning runs, Lila Roy’s gem lead Belchertown softball to state-tournament clinching win (PHOTOS)
HS Baseball: Belchertown snags 11th straight win in 13-1 victory over Northampton (PHOTOS)
HS Softball: Raegan Dubay’s 3-run HR lifts Hampshire past Greenfield, 4-2Opinion
Lilly Gaev: Northampton lucky to have Bill Newman
Bill Newman’s latest column ”A stroke of good luck” [Gazette, May 10] was a gift to his readers. It gave us an opportunity to extend him all of our well wishes. It also offered a wake up call to the importance of learning the sudden medical signs that signal a time for us and our loved ones to act quickly. Bill, we’re glad you shared!
Scottie Faerber: Amherst EMTs much appreciated
Guest columnist Mariel E. Addis: Bathroom blues
Guest columnist Michael Seward: How wealth and privilege prevent much-needed housing
Lois Barber: Embodying the life and teachings of Pope Francis
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
Chipotle opens on King Street in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first location in Northampton on Wednesday.
Making news in business, May 16
Report: Mass. home to more millionaires despite new surtax
Making News in Business, May 9
Area property deed transfers, May 9
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Arts & Life
Holy Smokes Theatre lands in the Valley: Newly relocated theater company to stage queer ‘erotic horror comedy’ at Easthampton’s CitySpace this weekend
Holy Smokes Theatre, which used to be based in southern New Hampshire, now has a home in the Pioneer Valley — and they’re debuting a new show here this weekend.
Speaking of Nature: Learning bird songs: Ninety percent of bird-finding is done with one’s ears
Block and roll: Roller Derby, the ‘sport for misfits,’ finds a home in the Valley
‘So much pride when people ask where I’m from’: ‘Hacks’ creator, Lucia Aniello, reflects on western Mass upbringing
Get Growing with Mickey Rathbun: A blooming ribbon leads the eye: Landscape architect planted 1,500 daffodils in Amherst’s Orchard ArboretumObituaries
Kenton F. Tharp
ORANGE, MA - Kenton Franklin Tharp, age 76, died May 6 at his home in Orange, MA. He was born in Grant, Nebraska to Charles and Gladys (Kent) Tharp. He worked with his father to custom bale hay and with his mother and sisters in the fam... remainder of obit for Kenton F. Tharp
William Winslow
Wilmington, NC - Amherst native Bill Winslow, a Wilmington, North Carolina resident, 62, passed away on May 8, 2025, from neuro-endocrine cancer. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends in his final days. Bill graduated ... remainder of obit for William Winslow
Julia I. Shiao
Julia I. (Yang) Shiao Amherst, MA - Julia I. (Yang) Shiao, of Amherst and Ware, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on February 25 at the age of 87. The daughter of Yang Yu-Chiung and Ku Chia-Feng, Julia was born on August 8, 1937 in ... remainder of obit for Julia I. Shiao
Michael Romanowski
Florence , MA - Please join Michael's family for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, May 18th from 4pm to 8pm. Elks Lodge, Spring St, Florence Memories, light refreshments, and live music. Do a dance for Michael. He would love it! ... remainder of obit for Michael Romanowski
