Daily Hampshire Gazette
A Look Back, Sept. 30
Local news roundup: hospital rate hikes blamed on malpractice costs, Matlovich speaks on gay rights, bridge study planned, hospital funds school athletic trainer, test-blind admissions rise at…
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6mGuest columnist Arlene Avakian: Steinem and feminism
I am an 87-year-old feminist who has been involved in the women’s movement for most of my adult life, and I am very disturbed by the news media coverage of Gloria Steinem after her death and the endless valorizing of her as the voice of feminism. We will probably be subject to more of the […]
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3mLegislators pledge support for first responder health and safety
AMHERST — On the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, local firefighters, police officers and other first responders received recognition at an annual luncheon in the Mill District Friday afternoon. For area legislators who attended the event, put on by the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, there was a chance to offer them […]
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4mGuest columnist William Lambers: Lake Ontario: A symbol of peace
Instead of renaming Lake Ontario, a move rejected by most Americans, President Donald Trump should learn about the Lake’s history and be inspired to be a peacemaker. Lake Ontario, which translated means “lake of shining water” or “beautiful lake” is really a symbol of peace. A treaty negotiated by John Quincy Adams, the Rush-Bagot Agreement […]
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5mVictory Lap with Jessica Lapachinski: Ask more, tell less
One of the greatest things about working with coaches for the last 15 years is that I’ve been around some exceptional coaching minds. I’ve had a front-row seat to watching student-athletes learn about personal accountability and leadership development in real time. This has shaped the way I coach athletes and approach my work as a […]
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2mRalph I. Miller Jr.
<html><head></head><body>Ralph I. Miller, Jr.<br /><br />Florence, MA - Ralph I. Miller Jr., 88, formerly of Florence, peacefully passed on September 5, 2026 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.<br /><br />He leaves his beloved wife of 27 years, Diane and is ...