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Mass. officials share concerns over Eversource’s 278-acre clearing plan

NORTHAMPTON — State officials are paying close attention to the vegetation management plan Eversource is pursuing along a transmission corridor extending from Northfield to Ludlow, acknowledging the worries brought forward by residents living in towns that would be affected by the work. “We share the concerns raised by the communities surrounding the WT-11 project,” said […]

Victory Lap with Jessica Lapachinski: Red flags in youth sports I wouldn't ignore

I’ve spent 20 years around sports and sometimes I still find myself questioning whether a particular experience is actually best for my own children. Youth sports have become complicated. There are more teams, more opportunities, more pressure, more specialization, and more opinions about what young athletes should be doing. I see it as a parent, […]

Guest columnist Allen Woods: Trying to ignore an ignominious defeat

There was a time when baseball was America’s pastime, its major source of entertainment and regional rivalries. It filled a big space in my heart growing up, with an accomplished pitcher for a father, and actual “sandlot” games until dark, sometimes with a baseball wrapped in tape to protect broken stitches. Little League was the […]

UMass hockey: Minutemen offense erupts in 5-1 win over RIT

AMHERST — The No. 18 UMass hockey team’s offense broke through at last in its 5-1 win against RIT at the Mullins Center on Saturday. In their previous three games, the Minutemen had tallied just three goals, however in the series-finale against the Tigers, five different goalscorers found the back of the net in UMass’ […]

UMass football: Minutemen fail 2-point conversion with one second remaining, fall to Miami (OH)

AMHERST — The UMass football team had one play to beat Miami (Ohio) on Saturday afternoon. Down by a single point, the Minutemen lined up for a 2-point conversion after driving 91 yards for a chance at a victory at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. The 2-point conversion attempt saw the Minutemen run a Philly Special type […]