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New local theater company debuts in Easthampton with dark comedy ‘Legoland’
A new theater company in western Massachusetts is making its debut with a show that involves a teenage Ritalin dealer, a life-size rapper puppet and a very optimistic road trip. Why’s It Gotta Be?…
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4mBook Review: ‘What Do I Feed the Birds?’: Bernardston author releases guide to attract feathered friends
For Kelley Manson, bird-loving is only natural. Listen to their songs. Revel in the colors of their feathers. Be quiet, and let them talk. Birds invite you into the moment. “With all the stress and chaos in the world, birds are calming, and visually beautiful, and they help us relax and maybe escape a bit […]
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6mA life unraveled: Playwright Elizabeth LaPrade explores life on death row in one-woman show at 33 Hawley
Performer and writer Elizabeth LaPrade will bring her original one-woman show “Her Final Hour” to 33 Hawley in Northampton on Friday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. Each performance will be followed by a talkback with LaPrade, director Jean Devereux, and professionals whose […]
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3mGuest columnist Lawrence Pareles: The president vs. Canada — everyone loses
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Canada are not just a bad idea — they are a destructive and probably illegal policy that hurts Americans, weakens our economy, betrays our closest ally, and undermines our standing in the world. If these tariffs remain in place, American families will pay more for everyday goods, from groceries […]
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4mJohn Dunleavy
<html><head></head><body>John Dunleavy<br /><br />Hull, GA - John James Dunleavy, Jr., 77, of Hull, Georgia died on September 1, 2026, after a lifetime of<br /><br />devotion to his family, beautification of the landscape, and service to the community ...
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2mMichael Chrisman
<html><head></head><body>Michael Chrisman<br /><br />Heath, MA - Michael "Mike" Anthony Chrisman, born Bloomington, Illinois, of Heath, Massachusetts, and, in recent years, Antigua, Guatemala; June 24, 2026 at 81. Poet, writer, musician, cou ...