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 ...

NORTHAMPTON — The arts organization Human Scale Art Space, despite its name, went years without having a physical space. When founder Rick Colson wanted to host classes and workshops, he had no choice ...

HADLEY — Hampshire Meadow Family & Pediatric Dentistry, which recently opened its new 4,600-square-foot dental facility at 101 East St., will have a grand opening celebration Saturday. The practice, ...

CHESTERFIELD — There are four Planning Board vacancies on Monday’s town election ballot, which may mean lots of appointments being made by the Select Board, according to local officials. Planning ...

CHESTERFIELD — Police have closed North Road off Route 143 in both directions after a tractor-trailer hauling pipes for a road construction project became stuck Monday afternoon. The truck became ...

The 2010 Amherst baseball state championship winning team are among six inductees into the WMass Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 induction class, announced on Thursday. The Hurricanes ...

The first time I saw the Hampshire College campus was in the winter of 1970. I was a recently minted Ph.D. in history and was excited that I had been invited for an interview to this not yet opened ...

PLAINFIELD — Town Clerk Ruth Osgood said it is “unusual” to have so many races up for grabs at the annual town election, but that’s just what will happen on Saturday in Plainfield. There will be races ...

Miana Hoyt Dawson, owner of Farm Kitchen Workshop by Farm Pause & Pivot with her husband Terry Dawson, talks about the business in Easthampton. CAROL LOLLIS / Staff Photo Sign up for the Gazette's ...

Back in the 19th century when there was only one media source, newspapers, Mark Twain offered his famous quote, “If you read the newspaper, you’re uninformed. If you don’t read the newspaper, you’re ...

The plans to renovate the West Street Building into municipal offices stand outside the old elementary school on April 28, 2026. Photo by Emilee Klein. Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and ...

AMHERST — Each morning and afternoon this spring, nearly half of the Amherst students provided transportation to the elementary and regional schools are boarding electric-powered buses. For the ...