
Rubik’s champ: Amherst native Levi Gibson among the world’s fastest speedcubers
ASHFIELD — An Amherst native is continuing to put himself in the record books as one of the world’s fastest speedcubers, taking first place in an event at the recent Rubik’s World Cubing Association World Championship in Seattle.

Sunderland office building latest to be considered for South County Senior Center home
SUNDERLAND — South County Senior Center Board of Oversight members, alongside other officials from the three towns, are eyeing yet another potential long-term home for the Senior Center.
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117th Mass. Amateur: Hometown kid Downes survives thriller, sets up title match with Kilcoyne at GreatHorse
HAMPDEN — The hometown kid has a chance to make history at the 117th Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship — again.
Opinion
Guest columnist Jon Huer: On ‘facts’ and ‘truths’
Nowadays most people believe that “facts” and “truths” are similar, almost identical: They say truths are based on facts and facts lead to truths. Dictionaries further confuse them as close cousins, if not twins.



Your Daily Puzzles

An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."

A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.

Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business

Sidehill Farm yoghurt biz changes hands in Hawley
HAWLEY — After 25 years running Sidehill Farm, founders Paul Lacinski and Amy Klippenstein are moooving on.


Arts & Life

The mane event: New England Morgan Horse Show to return to Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — Equestrians will flock to Northampton later this month to celebrate and show off their skills with Morgan horses, the official state horse of Massachusetts.



Obituaries

[IMAGE]Dr. John F. Brandts Ogunquit, ME - Dr. John F. Brandts passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 91 years old. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Hagan-Brandts, his five surviving children Lilly Las... remainder of obit for Dr. John F. Brandts

Israel "Izzy" Gesell Huntington, MA - Izzy Gesell, a former stand-up comedian, public school teacher, and organizational facilitator, passed away June 26, 2025. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Izzy spent his life challenging commonplace... remainder of obit for Israel Gesell

HADLEY, MA - Anne B. Hanieski, 91, of Knightly Rd, Hadley, passed away on July 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hadley on February 15, 1934. She was the daughter of the late John Bak and Anna (Jandzi... remainder of obit for Anne Hanieski

Port Charlotte, FL - Antonia (Jackie) Sienkiewicz 89, passed away on September 14, 2024 at Tidewell Hospice Care in Port Charlotte, FL. Jackie was born in Northampton, MA on August 12 1935 and was the daughter of Anthony Baldyga and Jos... remainder of obit for Antonia Sienkiewicz