Push on to protect Native heritage: Indigenous leaders gather with legislators to support five-bill agenda

05-15-2025 5:34 PM

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

05-15-2025 12:29 PM

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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Lilly Gaev: Northampton lucky to have Bill Newman
05-15-2025 12:40 PM

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!

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Chipotle opens on King Street in Northampton
05-15-2025 10:42 AM

NORTHAMPTON — Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first location in Northampton on Wednesday.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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