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NORTHAMPTON — State grants totaling $10 million for communities hit by last year’s flooding have been announced by the Healey-Driscoll administration. The neighboring Franklin County towns of Deerfield and Conway topped the money list, with awards of...

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A recent donation of 132 acres to Hilltown Land Trust will link Williamsburg’s Briar Hill Conservation Area to the DAR State Forest in Goshen, extending hiking trails and wildlife corridors, conservation officials announced Friday.Spread across the...

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HADLEY — A federal judge has dismissed a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Trader Joe’s against Trader Joe’s United, the independent union of store workers.The national grocery chain filed suit in July 2023, alleging that the union’s line of...

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NORTHAMPTON — Several area towns have landed grants for culvert repairs from the Department of Fish and Game’s Division of  Ecological Restoration.Towns receiving grants include:■Chester, Abbott Brook , $55,361This award supports efforts to replace...

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WASHINGTON — Saying U.S. actions have added to the suffering of the Cuban people, Massachusetts lawmakers, including both senators, Rep. Jim McGovern and four other House members, are pressing President Biden to remove the Caribbean nation from the...

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HOLYOKE — An ongoing pop-up project in which a screenprinter and local artists make clothing and household items that can be used as holiday gifts continues Dec. 15.Paper City Clothing Co., run by screenprinter Carols Peña, is coordinating the...

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NORTHAMPTON — A Chicopee man was sentenced to seven to nine years in state prison Tuesday for several crimes in connection with a 2021 shooting in Ware, according to the Northwestern district attorney’s office.Hampshire Superior Court Judge James...

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NORTHAMPTON — Last week’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events in Hampshire and Franklin counties collected 2,568 pounds of drugs, the Northwestern district attorney’s office reported.That means the district has safely disposed of 71,584...

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HOLYOKE — A third suspect sought for weeks by police for his alleged involvement in the Oct. 4 shooting in which an unborn child was killed has turned himself in to authorities, the Hampden District Attorney’s office reported.Kermith Alvarez, 28, of...

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NORTHAMPTON — Local residents are encouraged to clean out medicine chests and dispose of unneeded medication for humans and pets at 14 Hampshire and Franklin county locations participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday from 10...

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HOLYOKE — A $2 million federal earmark is supporting the renovation of the 480 Hampden St. headquarters and program center for Girls Inc. of the Valley, a nonprofit organization that serves to empower more than 1,000 girls from underserved...

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HOLYOKE — Two Holyoke residents who allegedly helped one of three suspects wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an infant on Oct. 4 are facing charges, according to the Hampden district attorney’s office.Jose Galarza, 31, and Jay Marie...

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AMHERST — An initiative for members of the Amherst College community to serve the greater good in both their professional and personal endeavors is a strategic priority for Amherst College President Michael A. Elliott.On the evening of Nov. 1, almost...

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HOLYOKE — Holyoke police arrested two New York City men Thursday on numerous fugitive-from-justice warrants and a slate of charges after Stop & Shop loss prevention staff reported two individuals in the Northampton Street store actively stealing...

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HOLYOKE — Recently retired Holyoke Community College president Christina Royal has been named to the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education by Gov. Maura T. Healey.Royal, who lives in Northampton, was one of three new board appointments announced...

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BOSTON — A Belchertown man was convicted Thursday by a jury in U.S. District Court of fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits, the Massachusetts U.S. attorney’s office reported.Kenneth Pontz, 59, was convicted following a three-day...

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The state has opened a database containing disciplinary records for more than 2,100 Massachusetts police officers credibly accused of misconduct, including 30 officers who work or once worked in Hampshire County communities or colleges based in the...

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CUMMINGTON — With antique engine shows, rides, demolition derbies and musical entertainment in addition to all the agricultural events over four days, the Cummington Fair is set to return this week for its 155th annual edition.As in years past, the...

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SPRINGFIELD — A Holyoke man was sentenced Tuesday in federal court to five years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon, the U.S. attorney’s office announced.Joe Anthony Montaner-Vazquez, 25, pleaded guilty in...

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BELCHERTOWN — A house fire on Daniel Square claimed the life of one resident early Monday afternoon as firefighters battled the blaze for about two hours before bringing it under control, according to the state fire marshal’s office.The Belchertown...