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6mSpeaking of Nature: Facing the fledgling fears of a new semester
By the time you read this column, the 2026-2027 school year will already be underway. The first few days of school are just meant for the teachers; the students will arrive later. It is one of those annual events that can cause tremendous feelings of excitement, anxiety, hope and fear. What the students will feel, […]
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6mA rare feat: Florence crossword fan cracks the New York Times with first published puzzle
NORTHAMPTON — When Florence resident Bryan Kaproth-Gerecht was newer to crossword construction, they made crossword puzzles as gifts for loved ones’ birthdays and anniversaries. But on Tuesday, millions of people will see their crossword when it’s recognized at a level only a very small percentage of puzzles ever reach: being published in the New York […]
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3mMichael J. Lawnicki
<html><head></head><body>Michael J. Lawnicki<br /><br />Easthampton, MA - Michael J. Lawnicki, 71, of South Hadley, MA, and formerly of Easthampton, MA, passed away on August 18, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was ...
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2mMaida Dean Goodwin
<html><head></head><body>Maida Dean Goodwin 1/12/1958 ~ 8/17/2026<br /><br />Whately, MA - After a three-year battle with brain cancer, Maida Goodwin passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst, Massachusetts. She was predeceased b ...
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2mPeter Alec Gervickas
Peter Alec Gervickas<br /><br />Boliver, WV - Peter Alec Gervickas passed peacefully away on July 17, 2026. He was born January 8, 1948 in Northampton, Massachusetts to Mitchell and Sophia Gervickas. He grew up in South Amhers ...