Daily Hampshire Gazette
A lifeline for veterans: Steve Connor set to retire this spring
NORTHAMPTON — More than three decades after his 1971 return to the United States from serving in the Vietnam War, Lidon Chevannes found himself in a homeless shelter in Connecticut. Within a year of…
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5mChampions at the crosswalk: Northampton crossing guards earn statewide honors
NORTHAMPTON — Every morning and afternoon, students at Bridge Street Elementary School know exactly who will be waiting for them at the curb. Whether guiding children across busy streets, sharing a laugh or helping nervous students feel comfortable, crossing guards Breckton Drougas and Marge Barnett have become a familiar part of the school day. Their […]
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4mGazette All-Stars: Boys Volleyball
The Daily Hampshire Gazette sports department will be unveiling All-Stars that are comprised of Hampshire County athletes for the spring sports, starting with boys volleyball. Regular-season play and postseason performances were taken under consideration when putting together All-Stars. Each sport will also include several honorable mentions, for athletes that fell just short of All-Star consideration. […]
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5mNorthampton Housing Authority names Sharon Kimble as permanent executive director
NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Housing Authority (NHA) voted 5-1 to appoint the agency’s acting executive director Sharon Kimble to a permanent role, pending successful contract negotiations, at a meeting held virtually Thursday evening. The vote came only three days after the NHA’s Board of Commissioners interviewed four candidates — Kimble, Kathleen Povar, Andrew Skoog, Maryrose […]