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Jacob J. Brady

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 ...

Amherst 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 [&hellip;]

'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 [&hellip;]

Book Review: 'Sharing the Song: Becoming a Song Leader': How Alice Parker's final book keeps the magic of community singing alive

I should note that I knew and loved the author of “Sharing the Song: Becoming a Song Leader,” the composer Alice Parker. In some ways, that makes me an awkward person to review her work. In other ways, I would argue, it makes me an ideal reviewer. I grew up spending every summer living near [&hellip;]

Bridging cultures through global rhythms: Turners Falls Mini-Fest unites diverse traditions at Peskeomskut Park

The Turners Falls Music Mini-Fest is a free, open-air festival celebrating cultural exchange through the performance of diverse musical traditions, such as Chinese pipa, son jarocho, cumbia, and klezmer music.