Hunger skyrockets in region: Organizations grappling with dramatic increase in need

11-29-2024 11:33 AM

While many families are gearing up for their holiday feasts, a large number of Massachusetts residents are struggling to put food on the table. Amid unusually high prices and the conclusion of many pandemic-era supports, local food banks and survival...


Career Amherst firefighter Stromgren named new fire chief

11-29-2024 11:35 AM

AMHERST — After nearly a quarter-century as an assistant fire chief for operations and having twice led the department on a temporary basis, Lindsay Stromgren will become Amherst’s next fire chief, pending Town Council review on Monday.Town Manager...


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UMass fires head football coach Don Brown after nearly 3 seasons
11-24-2024 6:25 PM

AMHERST — UMass Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced on Monday morning that Minutemen football head coach Don Brown has been released of his duties with two games remaining in his third season leading the program.The 69-year-old Brown finishes...

Opinion


Guest columnist Joseph Levine: Will brutal campaign to remake Mideast work this time?
10-25-2024 1:32 PM

 After a year of a genocidal campaign in Gaza in response to the Al Aqsa Flood attacks of Oct. 7 and the recent escalation in Lebanon and beyond, it’s a good time to assess where we’re at, how we got here, and where we’re going.Immediately before the...

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