Daily Hampshire Gazette
Guest columnist Jonathan Kahane: Is spring all it's cracked up to be?
Lately it seems like everywhere I look, everything I hear, and everything I read these days, I am subjected to a never ending list of the joys and exaltations of the arrival of spring here in New…
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9mSouth Hadley teachers protest proposed wage freeze
SOUTH HADLEY — A hush settled over the teachers lining the halls of the South Hadley Senior Center on Wednesday evening — the same kind of silence they often elicit from their students — before it gave way to chants. “What do we want? Fair Raises! When do we want them? Now!” As soon as […]
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Making News in Business, June 19
Florence Bank presents President’s Award to 3 employees FLORENCE — Florence Bank recently presented the 2026 President’s Award to three employees for exceptional service. Established in 1995, the President’s Award recognizes outstanding performance, customer service and overall contribution to the bank. Those named are nominated by their colleagues at the bank. This year’s award recognizes […]
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5mLegion baseball: Greenfield Post 81 holds off Belchertown Post 239
GREENFIELD — Greenfield Post 81 stayed unbeaten after a 9-4 win over Belchertown Post 239 on Wednesday night at Veterans Memorial Field. Greenfield (4-0) scored six runs in the first inning to pull away early. Arthur Fitzpatrick got the win on the mound, pitching three innings. Fitzpatrick gave up four runs with five strikeouts in […]
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5mPerspectives vary on effectiveness of Tree House Brewing Co. concert changes
Tree House Brewing Co.'s Summer Stage concert series has been met with noise complaints from residents, despite the venue following new rules and making efforts to reduce the sound, such as adjusting the positioning of the subwoofer speakers.
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7mNeal declines 1st Congressional District forum, prompting criticism from challengers
A planned candidate forum for the Massachusetts 1st Congressional District was canceled this week after U.S. Rep. Richard Neal declined to participate, prompting criticism from challengers Nadia Milleron and Jeromie Whalen, who are raising questions as to why the incumbent rejected the invitation. As the Massachusetts state election approaches in November, Neal, the longtime Springfield […]