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By BERA DUNAU

WORTHINGTON — When he was growing up, Jared Sena used to roller skate in one of the rooms of his family’s ski lodge, a barn that over three generations has held auctions, weddings and even potatoes. Now, the Worthington native is all grown up and...

By DUSTY CHRISTENSEN

HOLYOKE — Bed Bath & Beyond at the Holyoke Mall Crossing will be shutting down.The closure, first reported by The Republican, is announced on the store’s website. The store is one of approximately 200 that Bed Bath & Beyond announced at the end of...

By Julia Cornick

Suzanne Forman sometimes pinches herself these days — not literally, of course — when she thinks about the sliver of the premium dark chocolate she makes and sells out of her Northampton home.“Am I really making chocolate for a living?” she asks...

AMHERST Lindsley G. Boiney to Richard J. Giglio and Sally G. Giglio, 171 Heatherstone Road, $479,000 Ellen M. Fagan to Marcus S. Opalenik and Shao Y. Tseng, 48 Jenks St., $350,000 Kravetz Bettie R Est and Steven J. Kravetz to Yong X. Liu and Billy...

By CHRIS GOUDREAU

NORTHAMPTON — After close to three decades of bringing live summer theater productions to the Pioneer Valley, New Century Theatre announced Monday that it’s curtain call for good because of the persistent COVID-19 pandemic. In a written notice posted...

By MARY BYRNE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Charlton-based Tree House Brewing announced Friday that it plans to open a new location next year at the site of the former Channing Bete Co. on Routes 5 and 10.“Tree House will open an expansive, beautifully located facility in...

By MARY BYRNE

SOUTH DEERFIELD — A brewery with roots in Connecticut has found its way to South Deerfield.Powder Hollow Brewery, which opened its flagship location in Enfield, Connecticut in 2014, opened its doors to customers last week at its new location at Yankee...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

WILLIAMSBURG — Attorney General Maura Healey filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a Pennsylvania developer alleging “irreparable harm” caused by polluting of the West Branch Mill River and damage to more than two acres of protected wetlands.The lawsuit...

By BERA DUNAU

EASTHAMPTON — As the number of cars for sale continues to dwindle at its soon-to-close dealership off busy Northampton Street, Cernak Buick’s longtime owner wistfully remembers a time years ago when there were six new car dealers in the city.Now, more...

By Stephen Fay

HOLYOKE — Something’s cooking in the lower level of the former Wauregan Paper Mill on Dwight Street.Crispy polenta. Mushroom and thyme risotto. Pork shoulder tagliatelle.The menus are many and varied. And should you be fortunate enough to be a guest...

By SCOTT MERZBACH

HADLEY — Day in and day out for the past 31 years, through the busy spring planting and holiday seasons to the lulls of midwinter, Tom and Janine Giles have emphasized their responsibility to customers as owners of the Hadley Garden Center.“People...

By BERA DUNAU

NORTHAMPTON — When he was around 10 years old, Andrew Brow went to Pizzeria Paradiso. As he was watching one of the cooks work, their eyes met and something special happened: The cook threw him a pizza dough.“I caught it, and I threw it back up to...

By DOMENIC POLI

LEVERETT — Michael J. Kittredge II, whose homemade candle as a cash-strapped teenager evolved into an industry giant, has died. He was 67.Kittredge, founder of the Yankee Candle Co., died Wednesday evening at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston...

By DOMENIC POLI

WHATELY – Production of wax and wicks in town is expected to increase starting in the fall, when Chesapeake Bay Candle’s operations move from Maryland to the Whately plant that manufactures Yankee Candles.Chesapeake Bay Candle and Yankee Candle are...

By BERA DUNAU

HADLEY — Faces is officially back.“Our dream was to keep it open,” said Amy Gallant, one of Faces’ four owners.The iconic western Massachusetts gift shop, which suddenly closed its downtown Northampton location earlier this month, opened its doors for...

By DOMENIC POLI

SOUTH DEERFIELD — The Channing Bete Company expects to cease operations June 30, the South Deerfield publisher announced Tuesday.The first position eliminations will come June 24, and most employees will be released between June 24 and July 3,...

By MATT BERG

NORTHAMPTON — Standing in Captain Candy surrounded by over 175 varieties of candy, 18-year-old Levi Smith has what many little kids dream of: their very own candy shop.Although admittedly fond of candy, Smith didn’t purchase Captain Candy because of...

By BERA DUNAU

Correction: An earlier version of erroneously reported Tiffany Hannoush’s first name.NORTHAMPTON – Iconic Northampton shop Faces closed its doors Sunday.Jennie Hall, who worked there for four years, says the news still hasn’t fully hit her yet.“I...

By BERA DUNAU

NORTHAMPTON — A business that has been around since the 19th century will stay open on Main Street, as its owner for the last 15 years enjoys some well-earned retirement.Harlow Luggage began in 1875, when it was known as W. L Chilson. And then, as...

By Susan Tompor

Plenty of people would jump at the chance to speed up getting some of their tax refund cash, especially in light of the government shutdown, job cuts and other financial headaches.But Tiffany Vernier’s story should make some who are desperate to pay...