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Smith College rejects divestment proposal targeting weapons manufacturers
NORTHAMPTON — A monthslong push by Students for Justice in Palestine to persuade Smith College to divest from weapons manufacturers tied to Israel ended last week when a trustee advisory committee…
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3mSouthampton man charged with OUI in crash that seriously injured mother and child
SOUTHAMPTON — A Southampton man has been arrested on charges of operating under the influence after alleging hitting a mother and her baby with his vehicle near 43 Glendale Road on Tuesday around 6:30 p.m., according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Jeffrey Russell, 37, was arraigned on Wednesday in Northampton District Court and pleaded […]
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7m'Wise beyond her years': Zara Usman is the Gazette's Young Community Leader
NORTHAMPTON — Most teenagers don’t spend their free time studying school budgets or speaking up about public education funding. Zara Usman does. During her four years at Northampton High School, Usman became one of the city’s most prominent student advocates. As president of the Student Union, she regularly urged officials to prioritize funding for public […]
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8mA life of showing up: Denise Devine is the Gazette's 2026 Person of the Year
HADLEY — Whether you’re going through a tragedy or are in need of support, everyone needs a hero at times in life. Denise Devine has been that for many in the Hadley community through her fierce activism supporting students, families and those in need. “She’s kind of my hero, she’s done a lot for her community, […]