H.S. Roundup: Amherst girls volleyball overpowers Frontier for sixth straight win

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 more goals in every game this season. During their three-game win streak heading into Tuesday, they outscored opponents 17-1. The first time they faced Tuesday’s opponent, Amherst, earlier this season, Hampshire won, 6-3. Shayne Moynahan totaled four goals in the win. But on Tuesday, the Raiders and Hurricanes found themselves in a defensive battle amidst one of the first cold nights of the fall. Amherst managed […]

'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 […]

Hadley 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 […]

Ferry 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 […]

Prescription 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 […]