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H.S. girls soccer: Hampshire Regional prevails in defensive battle against Amherst, 1-0
WESTHAMPTON — For the most part, goals have been easy to come by for the Hampshire Regional girls soccer team this season. Outside of their two games against Granby, the Raiders have scored two or…
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7mH.S. Roundup: Amherst girls volleyball overpowers Frontier for sixth straight win
The Amherst girls volleyball team picked up an impressive 3-1 road victory over Frontier on Tuesday night to improve to 11-1 on the season. The Hurricanes, who have now won six straight matches, won by set scores of 25-18, 25-20, 21-25, and 25-9 against the Redhawks. Amherst sits in second place in the Northern league […]
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5m'A million little moments': Manna Community Kitchen celebrates 40 years of food, service and community
NORTHAMPTON — Dozens filed into the Manna Community Kitchen on Elm Street Tuesday morning for a free plate of spaghetti and meatballs — the same meal served when Manna first opened its doors 40 years ago. The “Manna Project” began as a weekly gathering for free community meals at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Elm […]
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5mHadley man admits to importing, selling plutonium from Russia
SPRINGFIELD — A Hadley man is facing a lengthy prison sentence after he pleaded guilty in federal court to importing nuclear material — plutonium — from Russia, among other criminal charges including possession of child sexual abuse material and being a felon in possession of ammunition. Jacob Miller, 44, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in […]
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5mFerry Street shut down in Easthampton after sinkhole reveals water pipe failure
EASTHAMPTON — Ferry Street could be closed for several weeks as workers identify the severity of a century-old pipe that burst, opening a large sinkhole in the middle of the roadway last week. The city had temporarily patched the sinkhole when it formed last Thursday, allowing drivers to use Ferry Street for a day or […]
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5mPrescription on a plate: McGovern Medicare bill targets post-hospital care with medically tailored meals
When patients across Hampshire and Franklin counties finish treatment for chronic illnesses like heart disease or diabetes, their medical care often encounters an immediate obstacle once they step out the clinic door: the time, cost and physical toll of preparing a specialized diet. While traditional Medicare routinely covers home health aides and physical therapy following […]