Forbes Library seeks funding for museum of Calvin Coolidge, Northampton’s hometown president

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Three candidates to appear on ballot for 1st Franklin District seat vacated by Natalie Blais

Three of the five candidates vying for the open state representative seat in the 1st Franklin District secured enough signatures to appear on the ballot, while two candidates did not receive enough signatures by the state deadline.

Three Springfield educators in running for Amherst Regional principal job

AMHERST — Three Springfield educators are finalists to become the next principal at Amherst Regional High School. With Talib Sadiq stepping down at the end of June from the role he has held on an interim and then permanent basis since fall 2020, those who could be named to the position met with families at […]

Easthampton mayor proposes funds to aid residents in financial need

EASTHAMPTON — Mayor Salem Derby is proposing to create two separate funds that would allow residents to donate money to others in need, in the midst of a looming Proposition 2½ override vote on June 9. The proposal would establish two donation-based funds: one for elderly and disabled homeowners and the other called the “Neighbor […]

'Stronger Together': South Hadley High School's 106 graduates celebrate friendship, resilience and lessons learned

SOUTH HADLEY — Nerves bubbled behind the smiles of South Hadley High School graduates moments before commencement began Friday evening. Isabella Sotiropoulous and Hayden Brown worried about tripping on the steps. Gracie Levreault was already missing the tight-knit community she was about to leave behind. Mars Lambert felt the weight of his adolescence coming to […]