Guest columnist Michael Carolan: The Famine King — When the powerful throw parties in times of inflation and hunger, history’s cruelty repeats itself

A Look Back, June 8

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A world of potential awaits for Hampshire Regional's Class of 2026

WESTHAMPTON — Friday evening was hot in Westhampton, but there was plenty of excitement and joy at Hampshire Regional High School nonetheless: the Class of 2026 was about to graduate. The 95 seniors and their families gathered at the school’s Dorunda Field to celebrate the occasion. Rachel O’Connell, the class’s vice president, honored the school’s […]

MIAA softball: Hampshire Regional earns trip to state semifinals with 7-1 victory over Wahconah in Div. 4 Round of 8

WESTHAMPTON — For the second season in a row, the No. 2 Hampshire Regional softball team is headed to the MIAA Division 4 semifinals. The Raiders’ ticket was punched in a 7-1 victory over No. 7 Wahconah on Saturday morning in a Round of 8 matchup. Ryanne Dubay got the start again for Hampshire in […]

Amherst public works employees secure new contract with improved pay and benefits

AMHERST — A new three-year contract for the Amherst Department of Public Works Associations will improve pay, reduce turnover and minimize understaffing, while enhancing service to the public, according to the union president. After close to a year working under an expired contract and nearly 18 months of negotiations, as well as two public labor […]

Clock ticking on South Hadley spray parks

SOUTH HADLEY — The spray parks at Buttery Brook and Beachgrounds parks will dry up after June 30 unless the Friends of the Buttery Brook Park raises $15,000 to keep the water flowing for the rest of the season. The nonprofit, volunteer-run organization launched a crowdfund on May 27 that has already raised more than […]