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UMass hockey: O’Hara hat trick leads Minutemen over Merrimack, 5-2
AMHERST — Cole O’Hara tied a career-high in points in the UMass hockey team’s 5-2 win over Merrimack on Saturday.
Tilton Library expansion project moves forward in South Deerfield
SOUTH DEERFIELD — With construction on schedule and on budget, it’s almost time for a new chapter at Tilton Library.
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Jaylen Curry leads UMass men’s basketball past La Salle, 82-60 (PHOTOS)
AMHERST — In the midst of a UMass men’s basketball second-half avalanche that catapulted it ahead of La Salle by 14 with under four minutes to go, Minutemen guard Jaylen Curry stepped into an open 3-pointer at the top of the key.
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Guest column: Coretta Scott King’s noble idea for MLK Day
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An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
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Business
Where ‘steampunk meets Victorian meets funky’: Mo’s Fudge Factor getting new look in Shelburne Falls
SHELBURNE FALLS — After almost 18 years in business, Mo’s Fudge Factor on State Street is ready to make some changes.
Arts & Life
Looky Here looks to the future: Greenfield’s ‘artist clubhouse’ finds small but mighty victories
After Looky Here’s third annual fundraising campaign that concluded in December, the Greenfield non-profit and self-described artist clubhouse is looking to the future.
Obituaries
Shelburne Falls, MA - Peter J. Valiton passed peacefully on January 3, 2025 at North Adams Hospital. Peter was born on July 4, 1961 to Harry and Mary (Munsinger) Valiton. He attended local schools and graduated from Mohawk Trail Regiona... remainder of obit for Peter J. Valiton
Bernardston, MA - Jeanette E. Gale, 82 of Bernardston, Ma. died January 15, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Ma. She was born in Greenfield, Ma. on April 29, 1942 the daughter of Earl and Ola (Howe) Smead. She was a school ... remainder of obit for Jeanette Gale
Rowe, MA - Catherine "Cathy" Thompson Snyder was taken into God's loving hands on December 24, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on June 21, 1954, Cathy lived a life marked by compassion, devotion, and service to others. Cathy graduated ... remainder of obit for Catherine Thompson Snyder
Montague, MA - Robert "Bob" Wyman Walker of Montague MA passed away at the age of 91 on January 15, 2025. Bob was intensely sewing new quilts until the last weeks of life. Bob was born in Wollaston MA on March 15, 1933, the son of Kenn... remainder of obit for Robert W. Walker