Opinion: Democracy Needs a Fearless Press and Vice Versa—Trump Is Killing Both
by Robert Reich Make no mistake. Trump’s efforts to silence media criticism of him and...
Photos of the Week: Scenes from Amherst’s 12th Annual Block Party
by Josna Rege, Art Keene, and Norah Stewart Amherst’s 12th Annual Block Party on September...
What’s in This Issue?
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Jones Library Trustees Address Fundraising Questions
Jones Library Development Committee Chair Lee Edwards updated the Jones Library Board of Trustees on...
Middle School Counselor Returns to Court Seeking Reinstatement to Workplace
Former Middle School adjustment counselor Delinda Dykes, who was fired by the Amherst Regional Public...
Election Update: A Few New Candidates Take Out Papers as Filing Deadline Looms
Some new candidates have taken out nomination papers over the past week producing a few...
Affordable Housing and Senior Apartments Proposed for North Amherst
Town Councilors and officials were informed by Town Manager Paul Bockelman last week that Beacon...
Town of Amherst Announces Significant Drought Water Use Restrictions
Source: amherstma.gov The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has declared the Connecticut...
New Food Pantry Opens at UMass
Source: UMass News and Media with additional reporting by Art Keene The University of Massachusetts...
Council Defers Decisions on Removing Heatherstone Mini-Roundabouts and Funding Wastewater Treatment Plant Study
Report on the Meeting of the Amherst Town Council, September 8, 2025 This was a...
School Building Committee Prefers Corkeen but Makes No Decision on Playground Surface
Report on the Meeting of the Elementary School Building Committee, September 12, 2025 By Maura...
Commission For Persons with Disabilities Left out of Loop Again
Report on the Meeting of the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, September 9, 2025 This...