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‘Amazing’ selection for pope surprises Bishop Byrne of the Diocese of Springfield
Through their eyes: Granby documentarian highlights missing, murdered Indigenous women with new film, ‘1200+’
Photos: Bringing the ‘Funky Tones’ at NHS
Columnist Olin Rose-Bardawil: Conversations about Christianity in time of discord
Area briefs: Northampton advocates to host bike week events; Jones Library urges patrons to check out books; Cuppa Joe in Amherst on Friday
Jesse’s Ride in Hadley on Saturday to honor Florence teen’s memory
Making News in Business, May 9
Westhampton TM on Saturday to consider purchase of 235 acres, solar array project on public safety complex
National Endowment for the Arts strips grants from Restless Books, Amherst Cinema
AMHERST — The National Endowment for the Arts has stripped funding for two well-known Amherst organizations — Amherst Cinema and Restless Books — saying that the mission of those nonprofits is out of alignment with Trump administration priorities.
Robert Prevost, first pope from US in history of the Catholic Church, takes the name Leo XIV
VATICAN CITY — Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church.
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Smith Bears: College chooses new mascot to replace Pioneers
A ‘monumental’ journey: Nearly 200 people become American citizens at naturalization ceremony at UMass Amherst
Smithland Pet & Garden Center shutting down all 13 stores, including in Northampton and Hadley
Jillian Duclos becomes third candidate to announce run for Northampton mayor
Amherst contractor eyes move to Hatfield; planners also hear plans for new day care for dogs
Protesters to state officials: Change clean energy siting rules in new Climate Action Plan
Editors Picks
A Look Back, May 9
‘Here, Now’: Moroccan artist Younes Rahmoun holds first North American exhibition at Smith College Museum of Art
Arts Briefs: ‘Aladdin’ ballet, choral works by teenagers, and more
Photo: An Amherst College welcome
Sports
HS Roundup: Josh Misiaszek blasts walk-off, 3-run home run to give Belchertown baseball eighth straight win
Winners of seven straight games entering Thursday, the Belchertown baseball team hadn’t been tested in a while. The Orioles’ last six games were all victories by at least six runs. But against a visiting Agawam team, Belchertown found itself in a 2-1 hole entering the bottom of the seventh inning.
HS Notebook: Amherst girls track could have program’s ‘best team ever’
UMass women's lacrosse gears up for Princeton in NCAA Tournament
HS Roundup: Amherst track sweeps rival Northampton (PHOTOS)
HS Softball: Franklin Tech holds off Hopkins Academy; Dion now one away from 400 KsOpinion
Guest columnist Rob Okun: The hopeful math for saving democracy
Think resisting authoritarianism is too big of a lift? Think again. This spring, while the U.S. resistance movement may not be in full bloom, it is blossoming.
Mary H. Hall: Questions of myth and fact
Connie Parks: Hadestown twist
Guest columnist William Lambers: V-E Day inspires peace heroes
Guest columnist Joe Gannon: The good doctor diagnosed our malady — spiritual death 
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Area property deed transfers, May 9
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Smithland Pet & Garden Center shutting down all 13 stores, including in Northampton and Hadley
Valley Bounty: Wild Life Flowers building community for people and pollinators
Area property deed transfers, May 2
Making News in Business, May 2
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Arts & Life
Speaking of Nature: Motivated mother mink
It was a beautiful morning in late April and I was out exploring a trail around a quiet pond. The trail around the pond was well maintained and because it was so early in the spring there were no leaves on the trees. This is what allowed me to notice a large number of Eastern Painted Turtles that were sunning themselves on the trunk of a fallen tree and it was thoughts of photos that diverted me off the trail and closer to the water’s edge.
Sew cool: Quilting is more than ‘grandma’s little hobby’ at biennial Hands Across the Valley Quilt Guild show, May 3 and 4
The Lehrer Report, May 1, 2025
Conway Historical Society to explore ‘forgotten Founding Father’ Joseph Hawley
Book Review: Meeting her where she is: ‘Aperture’ by Wally Swist details the realities of Alzheimer’s caregivingObituaries
Donald L. O'Brien Jr.
[IMAGE]Donald J. "Don" O'Brien Jr. LEEDS, MA - Donald J O'Brien Jr, 85, of Leeds, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 1, 2025, on Beltane, a Celtic day marking the beginning of summer and the renewal of life. His family surro... remainder of obit for Donald L. O'Brien Jr.
Ann Marie Picard
Southwick, MA - Ann Marie Picard, 66, of Southwick passed away on Sunday, May 4th at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Westfield, MA, she was the daughter of Frank Mazut and E... remainder of obit for Ann Marie Picard
Jonathan M. Gettier
Amherst, MA - Jonathan M. Gettier, 50, of Durham, NH and formerly of Newburyport and Amherst, MA, died unexpectedly April 10, 2025 at his home from natural causes. Born July 9, 1974 in Northampton, MA, he was the son of Lucia M. (Mi... remainder of obit for Jonathan M. Gettier
Von M. Creek Jr.
Westhampton, MA - Von M. Creek Jr. 79, of Westhampton MA, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Charlemont, MA on June 11, 1945, to the late Von M. Creek Sr and Lillian G. (Laperriere) Kanazi... remainder of obit for Von M. Creek Jr.
