Smith College students drop a banner in support of Climate Superfund bill

A Look Back, June 8

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On the Run with John Stifler: The joy of running and remembering a behind-the-scenes star

It was going to happen eventually. Sooner or later I would finish last again in a race. I accomplished that feat last month in the Tuesday night Northampton Cross-Country 5K. I finished last in some races my freshman year in college, when I was new to competitive running. Since then, I always finished ahead of […]

A Look Back, June 6

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Concerns over health risks and property values spark opposition to Southampton cell tower

SOUTHAMPTON — A 165-foot-tall cell tower proposed at the Southampton-Easthampton line is drawing pushback from residents worried about health impacts, visual pollution and a decrease in property values. The proposed wireless communication facility would be built at 1 Cook Road in Southampton, a residential property that is also a horse farm. The property owners are […]

Dyeing to remember: Belchertown fiber artist hand-weaves a 13-star Revolutionary War flag to honor forgotten history

The indigo dye the British once revered as “blue gold” smells less like a luxury and more like muddy water. On a cool spring day, a tepid concoction of indigo, fructose and calcium hydroxide fills the air with a heavy mineral scent. Swirling inside the amber liquid, a piece of white fabric takes on an […]