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A cut above: How Shelby Howland blends 19th-century skills with modern land stewardship
Discover the life of Shelby Howland, a multi-talented modern homesteader and owner of Village Earthwright, who blends ancient skills like tool sharpening and stone work with ecological water…
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2mRegional Tibetan community to mark Dalai Lama's 91st birthday
HADLEY — The 14th Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday, and a premiere of a community documentary, will be celebrated by the Regional Tibetan Association of Massachusetts Monday. Tibetans are gathering at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 120 Russell St., starting at 11 a.m., to culminate the global Year of Compassion that began in July 2025. The celebration will feature […]
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6mEasthampton recount confirms Proposition 2½ override victory
EASTHAMPTON — A recount of the city’s $6.9 million Proposition 2½ override vote Thursday did not change the results of last month’s special election, but showed the winning margin narrowing from 239 votes to 234. The override was the only question on the ballot. Unofficial results from the June 9 special election showed it passed 3,312-3,073 […]
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5mEvelyn Barbara Sullivan
<html><head></head><body>Evelyn Barbara (Lachut) Sullivan<br /><br />Amherst, MA - Evelyn Barbara (Lachut) Sullivan passed away peacefully on June 30 surrounded by her family.<br /><br />She was born on April 21, 1936, in Ware, Massachusetts, to Sophi ...
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5mAnn Marie Ouimette
<html><head></head><body>Ann Marie (Powers) Ouimette<br /><br />Northampton, MA - We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ann Marie (Powers) Ouimette, who died peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 90.<br /><br />Born on October 12, 193 ...
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1mRuthAnn Hatt
<html><head></head><body>RuthAnn Hatt<br /><br />Shutesbury, MA - Ruth Ann Hatt, 78, of Shutesbury, passed away peacefully June 26, 2026, after retiring from Amherst Regional Middle School.<br /><br /> Survived by her children, grandchildren, and grea ...