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Leeds, MA – John Scanlan, 85, of Chesterfield Rd. passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jack, as family and friends knew him as, was born on ...

Easthampton, MA – Pati Stillwater of Easthampton, Ma.(aka Patricia Ladue of Springfield), died May 27,2026. She was 71 yrs. old. Her morning coffee ritual began by proclaiming,"ooh that smells good!" ...

DEERFIELD — Deerfield Academy is no longer admitting day students as the school transitions to a full boarding school, with construction of a new dorm underway. Jessica Day, director of communications ...

AMHERST — Large stretches of undeveloped land set aside decades ago for research parks could instead become apartment buildings and townhouses under a zoning proposal now being explored by the ...

NORTHAMPTON — Certain dates become unforgettable milestones. For Djoyce Matias Venturim, June 23, 2015, and July 4, 2026, mark the beginning of two chapters of her American story. Just over 11 years ...

BOSTON — The House plans to vote Wednesday on a $425.1 million economic development package that carries over some of Gov. Maura Healey’s priorities while adding a slew of new housing- and ...

Charlie Liebl heads to Stop & Shop on his electric bike after talking about how it has been an important part of his transportation needs. The Florence resident is among a growing number of western ...

The Western Mass Hilltown Hikers next group hike will take place at Boulder Park at Chester Blandford State Forest on July 18 at 10 a.m. The park was originally constructed as part of the federal ...

25th Continental Regiment Historical Reenactor Robert Keenan fires his musket during a demonstration outside the public library in South Hadley, Thursday, July 2, 2026. DANIEL JACOBI II / Staff Photo ...

The Granby Athletic Association 12U baseball team poses after winning the J.S.L championship on Monday, June 29. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Sign up for the Gazette's morning newsletter and get essential news ...

The Declaration of Independence was adopted unanimously by the Second Continental Congress at the Pennsylvania State House in the colonial city of Philadelphia on July 4, 1776. The delegates from the ...