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Care Dimensions Fall Online Training Begins on Oct. 7
Care Dimensions, the region’s largest provider of hospice care, will hold online training classes this fall for those interested in becoming volunteers for the nonprofit organization. Training will be held via Zoom from 9 to 11 a.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Oct. 7 through Oct. 30 (register by Sept....
Belchertown girls soccer training for another successful season: ‘It’s their team’
BELCHERTOWN — Despite losing eight players to graduation last year, including All-State representative Madysen LePage, Belchertown girls soccer coach Kyle Thibeault has remained confident heading into this season. “Our goal is to continue to build off the years prior,” Thibeault said. “As we graduate some of the bigger classes,...
Patients will suffer with bankrupt health care firm’s closure of Massachusetts hospitals, staff say
AYER, Mass. (AP) — When Christina Hernon was 5, her throat swelled shut from an infection and her mother rushed her to a local Massachusetts hospital in the dead of night. She couldn’t breathe, suffered a seizure and was near death when a doctor saved her by inserting a tube down her throat.
Experience Armenian food, culture at St. Mark Church in Springfield
Now’s your chance to sample foods from all over Armenia. Try paklava, an Armenian pastry with chopped nuts, layered of buttery phyllo dough and topped with sugar syrup, or yalanchi, grape leaves stuffed with onion, rice and herbs. Both options and more will be served at St. Mark Armenian...
Sale closed in Northampton: $1.2 million for a four-bedroom home
A spacious historic house located at 128 North Street in Northampton has new owners. The 2,401-square-foot property, built in 1900, was sold on Aug. 9, 2024. The $1,200,000 purchase price works out to $500 per square foot. This two-story house has four bedrooms and one bath. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. Additionally, the house is equipped with a detached garage. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.7-acre.
John Berryhill Named Director of Botanic Garden of Smith College
NORTHAMPTON — The Botanic Garden of Smith College recently welcomed John Berryhill as its new director. Berryhill has been serving as interim director since January as part of a career at the botanic garden that began more than 27 years ago. He brings to this role an in-depth understanding of the botanic garden, a steadfast dedication to its mission, and a strong commitment to the partnerships that are at the center of its work.
Western Mass. musicians honor legendary songwriters in local tribute series
In late August, a western Massachusetts record label hosted the latest in its ongoing songwriter showcase series, when local musicians perform songs by one well-known songwriter. This time, it was Paul Simon. The packed audience at the Academy of Music in Northampton was not shy about singing along to the...
A Rude Awakening For Mass. Jurors
I recently wrapped up watching "Presumed Innocent" starring Jake Gyllenhaal on Apple TV. The show spends a lot of time in the courtroom and it got me thinking about jury duty. I've only been called for civic duty twice in my life. The first time, my letter went to the wrong address somehow and the other I never got chosen for.
Ron Midford, Jr. Seeking First SK Light Victory in Aug. 30 Maybury Kids Night
(Stafford Springs, CT)—With Stafford Speedway’s SK Light division partaking in double features this Friday night, Aug. 30th as part of Maybury Back to SKool Kids Night, Ron Midford, Jr. will be in search of his first SK Light victory with his #76 Constantine Paving and Sealing car. Midford is in the midst of his third full season of SK Light competition after winning 30+ features and 2 championships in the Senior Champs division of Wild Thing Karts and is looking to go one position higher after posting a career best finish of second place in the season opening NAPA Spring Sizzler® event.
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