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Steeling hearts and striking chords: Musician brings the harmonies of the handpan to Shutesbury this weekend
While many have heard handpan music in yoga classes, spas and wellness centers, audiences can experience it live in concert this weekend. Expert handpan player Ricky Hillson will perform a…
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3mLandon Nycz highlights UMass hockey's loaded 2026 NHL Draft class
Eight players affiliated with the UMass hockey team were selected during Day 2 of the NHL Draft on Saturday. Rising sophomore defenseman Landon Nycz went to the St. Louis Blues with the 107th overall pick (fourth round). Nycz had three points in 35 games with the Minutemen as a true freshman and was the only […]
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4mDouglas Wayne Renick
<html><head></head><body>Douglas Wayne Renick<br /><br />FLORENCE, MA - Douglas Wayne Renick, 87, passed peacefully at home in Florence surrounded by family, friends and flowers on June 23, 2026. A special thanks to the kind care of the Cooley Dickins ...
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4mJacob J. Brady
<html><head></head><body>Jacob J. Brady<br /><br />WORTHINGTON, MA - Jacob (Jake) J Brady, 51, of Worthington MA, passed suddenly on May 10, 2026, into the arms of angels, after losing his courageous battle with a brief illness. He leaves behind his l ...
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4mAmherst community rallies around Crystal Colon after life-altering medical emergency
Crystal Colon has been active in the Amherst community for years as a girls AAU/ Frenzy basketball coach, paraprofessional, Division Q Hot Shots teammate, dance teacher, basketball club founder, former ARD at ABC Amherst and business owner of Luciannie’s Empanadillas. Recently, Colon suffered a stroke that nearly took her life and has completely altered it […]
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6m'There's an underlying cosmic botany': Community sculpture project prepares to debut at Look Park in Florence
Its name is a bit of a mouthful and its design is like something from outer space — “cosmic botany,” as its creator put it. The “Glorb Organ” will soon come to life — and you can help. The Glorb Organ is an interactive LED sculpture installation designed by Rev. Marisa Egerstrom of Florence Congregational […]