A Look Back, Jan. 12

South Hadley police sergeant’s service earns State House honor

SOUTH HADLEY — Felix Blaney-Perez is the first line of support for any officer in the South Hadley Police Department. The police sergeant mentors all of his colleagues — whether new recruits or law enforcement veterans. He supports them through personal sacrifices, picking up both patrol and supervisor overtime shifts to give other officers a […]

Springfield man arraigned after allegedly trespassing at former Kittredge estate in Leverett, assaulting officer

A Springfield man pleaded not guilty to four charges, including assaulting a police officer, after allegedly trespassing for the third time on a massive Leverett estate formerly owned by Yankee Candle founder Michael J. Kittredge II.

Finding her calling: Traveling Yoga Company brings wellness, community together in Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON — A brightly lit interior, colorful murals painted by community members and a collection of various yoga gear are part of what makes the welcoming environment of the Traveling Yoga Company studio, right in the heart of Southampton. Since Kathy McCarthy opened her studio at 2 East St. in August 2025, she says it has […]

Area Property Deed Transfers, Oct. 30

AMHERST M Santamaria & Bingqing Lu L and Michael Santamaria to Drew W. Didriksen and Sophie F. Bonnamzio, 1185 Bay Road, $510,000 Amhad Development Corp to William P. Weber and Charlene Moske-Weber, 28 Greenleaves Dr., Lot 815, $304,000 BELCHERTOWN Vanessa Homes LLC to Ms Property Group LLC, High Bluff Road, Lot M, $140,000 Vanessa Homes […]

Making News in Business, Oct. 30

Historic Deerfield names next president DEERFIELD — Historic Deerfield’s board of trustees has hired Linnea Grim as the museum’s next president and CEO, beginning in April 2027. In succeeding John Davis, who retired this fall, Grim will become the fifth person, and first woman, to lead the organization since Henry and Helen Flynt founded the […]