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After a few cycles of deep breathing exercises, Samuel Whiting takes a cold-water bath in the Mill River. In the river, he breathes slowly and methodically to maintain his body’s warm temperature.

Rebalancing the body: Meet Samuel Whiting, Wim Hof Method instructor

by Andy Castillo For the RecorderJune 9, 2018

Dr. Thomas Cleary Jr., discussing treatment with Miguel Alvarez of Worcester County, has been providing treatment to inmates for nearly a decade. He also has a private dental practice in Easthampton.

Jailhouse dentist says treating inmates has enhanced his skill

by Andy Castillo For the RecorderJune 5, 2018

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Trying to conceive? UMass researchers say you might want to invest in a good pair of sneakers

by Andy Castillo For the RecorderMay 25, 2018

Greg Tew of South Deerfield runs over Bare Mountain during the Seven Sisters Trail Race on Saturday, May 5. He said he has been obsessed with the course ever since he ran his first race there two years ago.

Seven Sisters Trail Race competitors describe what draws them to it

by Andy Castillo For the RecorderMay 19, 2018

William Flynt drills out core samples from a historic home in Sheffield in 2004. Flynt has become an expert in determining when historical houses were built with dendrochronology revolutionizing his work.

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Architectural conservator William Flynt uses timber patterns to determine when structure was built

by Andy Castillo For the RecorderMay 18, 2018

Veteran Eric Wasileski reads a poem at Poet’s Seat Tower on Saturday, May 27, 2017, in honor of Memorial Day.

Warrior Writers group creates cathartic experience for veterans

by Andy Castillo For the RecorderMay 18, 2018

Emma “Riv” Rege at home in downtown Northampton on April 26.

Students with autism support each other at Holyoke Community College

by Andy Castillo For the RecorderMay 12, 2018

The Rev. Christopher Carlisle, left, speaks with Aric during a Street Stories interview in downtown Northampton.

Episcopal Diocese launches online effort to share stories across divisions of class, race

by Andy Castillo For the RecorderMay 4, 2018

Leslie Smith Frank teaches a class that focuses on paying attention to what you eat and the emotions that may be driving unhealthy eating habits.

The Eat for Life approach: Understanding how emotion drives bad food choices

by Andy Castillo For the RecorderApril 29, 2018

Pete Gerry, owner of Pete’s Tire Barns, inside his business’ Athol distribution center.

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50 years old but still thinking young

by Andy Castillo Recorder StaffApril 10, 2018