When I was in elementary school, probably fourth or fifth grade — that would have been the years 1963 to 1964, or 1964 to 1965, respectively — we had a lesson on calendars. I remember nothing about ...

Residents voiced their priorities for the town's comprehensive plan Monday night with post-it notes and sticker dots. SAMUEL GELINAS / Staff Photo Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get ...

NORTHAMPTON — The City Council voted to approve nearly $1 million in Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding last week, giving the green light to five ecological restoration, recreation and historic ...

FLORENCE, MA – Douglas Wayne Renick, 87, passed peacefully at home in Florence surrounded by family, friends and flowers on June 23, 2026. A special thanks to the kind care of the Cooley Dickinson VNA ...

A rescue team carries a hiker off a trail on Mount Tom who slipped and fell approximately 70 feet, according to firefighters. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter ...

Cyrus Arwade led Amherst past West County, 16-8, with a dominant performance on the mound in PVYBL Koufax Division play at Mohawk Regional School on Wednesday. Arwade sat down the first three batters ...

NORTHAMPTON — As the 2026 World Cup brings energy to bars and nightlife venues across the globe, the city’s License Commission is considering a temporary policy allowing liquor-serving businesses to ...

Holyoke's Justin Rivera slides to home base to score during the high school baseball game against Granby in Holyoke, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo Sign up for the Gazette's ...

Members of the Granby Council on Aging Quilting Group look at the top of a quilt in Granby, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get ...

State legislators Sen. Paul Mark and Rep. Lindsay Sabadosa listen to The Maples residents in Worthington last summer. Credit: STAFF PHOTO/SAMUEL GELINAS Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter ...

AMHERST — More than 500 people have signed up to be part of the second annual Amherst Pride, which will feature a parade with various community groups, live performances and community resource fair on ...

South Hadley, MA – Judi Higgins, 78, of South Hadley, passed away on June 17, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born to the late Rene and Edna Mae (Arnold) Beaudoin, grew up in South Hadley, and ...