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E-bike battery likely cause of Amherst blaze that displaces six
Porch e-bike battery likely sparked a major fire at Olympia Oaks, displacing families; firefighters rescued pets, two people treated, and agencies are assisting rehousing and relief efforts.
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5mAround Amherst: Drama on the common
AMHERST — A 10-minute auditory piece by local dramaturg John Bechtold, presented by the Amherst Historical Society, takes place on the Amherst Town Common Saturday. Coinciding with the Amherst Farmers Market, “common,” Bechtold’s piece, is intended for two to 200 people, with participants asked to follow voice instructions on their headphones and move around the […]
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2mRay Liimatainen
Ray Liimatainen<br /><br />Sebring, FL - Ray Liimatainen 83 passed away June 26, 2026.<br /><br />He was predeceased by his parents Reino and Louise Liimatainen, his wife Karen, siblings Robert, Claire, Eric, Don and Shirley.< ...
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3mRita M. Gougeon
<html><head></head><body>Rita M. (Aldrich) Gougeon<br /><br />WILLIAMSBURG, MA - Rita M. (Aldrich) Douville, 94, of East Street passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, July 14, 2026, at Care One in Northampton. Rita was born in Northampton, a daugh ...
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4mPamela Janes Goodrow
<html><head></head><body>Pamela Janes Goodrow<br /><br />Haydenville, MA - Pamela Janes Goodrow, 82, passed away peacefully at Care One in Northampton, after her three children said their goodbyes. Pam, as family and friends knew her as, was born on N ...
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4mJames D. Ellis
<html><head></head><body>Amherst, MA - No one had more energy for living, working, and contributing to the community than Jim Ellis. His family lovingly called him "The Enjoyer" and "The Energizer Bunny." Born in Painesville, Ohio ...