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Palmer named president and CEO of Newspapers of New England

NORTHAMPTON — Shawn Palmer, publisher of the Daily Hampshire Gazette, Greenfield Recorder and Athol Daily News, is set to add being president and chief executive officer of Newspapers of New England to his responsibilities. Palmer on July 5 officially succeeds Chuck Goodrich, who is retiring after five years in the role for the family-owned company […]

Southampton man charged with OUI in crash that seriously injured mother and child

SOUTHAMPTON — A Southampton man has been arrested on charges of operating under the influence after alleging hitting a mother and her baby with his vehicle near 43 Glendale Road on Tuesday around 6:30 p.m., according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office. Jeffrey Russell, 37, was arraigned on Wednesday in Northampton District Court and pleaded […]

Smith College rejects divestment proposal targeting weapons manufacturers

NORTHAMPTON — A monthslong push by Students for Justice in Palestine to persuade Smith College to divest from weapons manufacturers tied to Israel ended last week when a trustee advisory committee voted to reject the proposal. The proposal, titled “Ethical Investment Policy & Procedure Request,” was put forth by SJP and its sister organization, Alumni […]