Jane Austen’s timeless appeal: Two local authors publish spin-off novels

A Look Back, June 13

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Around Amherst: Saying goodbye to Wildwood School

AMHERST — People who want to say goodbye to Wildwood School can mark their calendars for a celebration and farewell at the 71 Strong St. site on June 22. That evening, starting at 5:30 on the fields behind the school, student alumni, parents, former staff members and others will gather for a picnic and play […]

A Look Back, June 12

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Sports Briefs: Northampton 12U softball claims District 2 Little League title

The Northampton 12U softball team secured the 2026 Massachusetts District 2 Little League championship after rallying to defeat Wilbraham, 4-3, on Tuesday. Trailing 2-1, the Blue Devils scored three runs in the top of the fifth inning off RBI hits from Annalia Palladino and Maya Coates to go ahead, 3-2. An RBI triple from the […]

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 […]