Margaret Anderson

A Look Back, Sept. 23

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H.S. boys soccer: Northampton continues to roll, shuts out reigning state champion West Springfield

NORTHAMPTON — Senior Sam Busone felt that he and the rest of the Northampton boys soccer team had a lot to prove heading into Tuesday’s home matchup against West Springfield, the defending MIAA Division 2 state champions. He and his fellow seniors had yet to beat the Terriers in four matches dating back to their […]

H.S. Roundup: Morgan Lawler leads Hampshire girls soccer past Frontier

The Hampshire girls soccer team pulled out an impressive 3-1 victory over Frontier on Tuesday to remain unbeaten to start the 2026 season. Morgan Lawler scored twice and assisted on another while goalkeepers Karaghan Rogalski and Emilia Berrena combined for four saves to highlight the Raiders’ win. Addie Miklasiewicz scored Hampshire’s other goal, which moves […]

UMass football: Minutemen head to California for MAC opener against Sacramento State

The UMass football team will rack up the airline miles this week when it travels to California for its Mid-American Conference (MAC) opener against Sacramento State this Saturday. The undefeated Minutemen (3-0) will take on the newest member of the MAC in the Hornets, who sit at 1-3 to begin the 2026 season. UMass has […]

A street divided: As Picture Main Street project nears, supporters and opponents clash over cost, congestion and the future of downtown Northampton

NORTHAMPTON — An ideological battle is raging between Northampton residents who believe the $43.3 million downtown overhaul known as Picture Main Street will poison the city, and those who see it as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in downtown infrastructure. Caught in the crossfire: Main Street business owners.  Picture Main Street has drawn controversy from […]