At Forbes Library, the fears and hopes of Ukraine's children on display

Guest columnist Tanya Edwards: His flag

My dad called the flag in front of our house, on the telephone pole, his flag. Every year he would come in all excited. “You know what happened today?” “What?” “My flag went up.” His name was Francis Kenneth Edwards. Most people called him Ed or Finn.  My father was a Marine who served in […]

Guest columnist William Lambers: Armistice Day: Build peace, protect veterans' SNAP benefits

Lt. Col. Will Brown was on a mission during World War I that took an unexpected turn. Brown was in southern France with the U.S. Army. He was checking out road conditions as the U.S. and Allies looked to finally defeat Germany and the Central Powers.  But his mission changed very quickly. Lt. Col. Brown […]

Michele Ann McHale

<html><head></head><body>Michele Ann McHale<br /><br />Easthampton, MA - On October 6, 2026, Michele Ann McHale of Easthampton, MA passed away following a long and difficult second battle with cancer. The youngest child of 5 siblings, Michele was born ...

Julie Judd

<html><head></head><body>JULIE JUDD<br /><br />Leeds/ Northampton, MA - Julie Judd, Jule, Gahoolie, has rejoined her true love and husband Paul Judd. Julie passed peacefully at home on October 29, 2026. A devoted grandmother, wife, mother, sister, dau ...

Elinor Dole

<html><head></head><body>ELINOR DOLE<br /><br />Northampton, MA - Elinor (Ellie), 85, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 9, 1941, and spent her childhood in Williamsburg, a place that remained ...