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Cummington Fair returns for 157th year
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (409+ words) CUMMINGTON — The Cummington Fair, a 157-year-old mid-summer tradition, returns Aug. 27-30 with four days of agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, tractor and horse pulls, live entertainment, midway rides and family activities. At 6 p.m. Thursday, a cornhole tournament will benefit the Hillside Agricultural…...
Smith College gets $45.7 million bond for infrastructure repair
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (265+ words) NORTHAMPTON —The trustees of the Smith College recently received a $45.7 million tax-exempt bond from MassDevelopment to complete an array of campus renovation projects. The college will use bond proceeds to renovate its HVAC and air-handling systems at the Burton and…...
Whalen accuses Richard Neal of smear tactics following New York Post report
19+ hour, 30+ min ago (472+ words) Congressional candidate Jeromie Whalen believes that recent news media reports of past alcohol-related charges from his college years will strengthen his bid against longtime Congressman Richard Neal, not weaken it. “He [Neal] has resorted in the last few weeks to…...
Easthampton to update tattoo shop regulations after sexual assault complaint
19+ hour, 12+ min ago (607+ words) EASTHAMPTON — After a resident reported an anonymous sexual assault complaint against a tattoo shop employee, the city is working with artists to bolster local protections for clients and employees of body art establishments. The complaint was made anonymously over the…...
Investigation finds Amherst school restraints followed state law, but families still have concerns
22+ hour, 14+ min ago (841+ words) AMHERST — Despite concerns about inappropriate use of restraints and seclusions at Fort River and Wildwood schools, all 98 occasions for their use since the start of the 2024 school year were proper for deescalating concerning behaviors, according to a recently completed investigatory…...
Sports Briefs: Easthampton fencing coach receives national award
21+ hour, 47+ min ago (225+ words) Paul Sise, who owns and operates the Pioneer Valley Fencing Academy in Easthampton, was one of two recipients of the Award of Merit For Outstanding Achievement in the Coaching and Teaching of Fencing by the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association, this past…...
Amherst committee renews call for police oversight board amid council delay
1+ day, 17+ min ago (393+ words) AMHERST — Calling continued delay “ridiculous,” a town safety committee is renewing a call for the Town Council to move forward on a plan to create a Resident Oversight Board to independently investigate and analyze actions by town police officers. “Every…...
A rare feat: Florence crossword fan cracks the New York Times with first published puzzle
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (695+ words) NORTHAMPTON — When Florence resident Bryan Kaproth-Gerecht was newer to crossword construction, they made crossword puzzles as gifts for loved ones’ birthdays and anniversaries. But on Tuesday, millions of people will see their crossword when it’s recognized at a level only…...
Michael J. Lawnicki
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (318+ words) Daily Hampshire Gazette Easthampton, MA – Michael J. Lawnicki, 71, of South Hadley, MA, and formerly of Easthampton, MA, passed away on August 18, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Jane (Bagdonas) Lawnicki for twenty-two…...