As educators and parents, we want children to learn, be challenged, and develop the abilities they will need as adults. But there is a question we may not ask enough: At what point does preparing ...

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call reports local representatives’ roll call attendance records for the 2026 session ...

Easthampton, MA – William Robert Laliberte passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Born May 28, 1940 he was the son of Joseph O. Laliberte and Ruth C. Erskine Laliberte of Easthampton. He ...

There is always another book to read, or another point of view to be considered. That is why even people way smarter than me have little about which they can be certain: Our lives are guided by our ...

Venice, FL – Thomas J. Hurley, of Venice, Florida, formerly from Hatfield, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, surrounded by family and friends in Venice, at the age of 84. He was born on May ...

AMHERST — For the first time in the Amherst Rotary Club Fair’s more than 70-year history, organizers staged a ceremonial opening Thursday evening before the rides, games and food booths welcomed ...

Owner Laura Mae Pfeffer works on a bouquet at Salt Flower in Amherst, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news each ...

Pamela Chlosta talks about what issues were important to her while voting in South Hadley Tuesday morning. She voted against the $3.5 million override on the ballot, saying the town needs to do a ...

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Brayden Fennessy and Colby Cabrini both broke 40 in the Hampshire golf team’s 158-193 victory over Amherst at Blandford Country Club on Wednesday. Fennessy earned medalist honors with an even-par 35, ...

HADLEY — A Citizens Bank branch will be coming to a former restaurant building on Route 9, close to the Amherst town line. The Planning Board Tuesday began reviewing plans for the reuse of the old ...

This exquisite adult male Canada warbler stopped and posed for a photo down at the edge of my meadow. The combination of blue, black and yellow feathers is simply gorgeous. BILL DANIELSON / For the ...