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UMass Stonewall Center head: Trump actions targeting trans students and others ‘very difficult’
The new Trump administration has issued multiple executive orders and policy changes targeting what it considers “gender ...
New England’s salt marshes store 10 million cars’ worth of carbon—and add another 15,000-worth every year
In the race to combat global climate change, much attention has been given to natural “carbon sinks:” those primarily ...
Massachusetts federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s NIH funding cuts after AG Andrea Campbell sues
Massachusetts federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s NIH funding cuts after AG Andrea Campbell sues ...
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Celebrate the magic of winter at Amherst’s 2nd annual WinterFest Games
In Amherst, the annual WinterFest Games will be held on Saturday. This day is full of family fun and friendly competition, complete with snowball fights, street hockey, and a Frosty Fun Carnival.
He made a half-court shot for $10K. He got paid only after a viral protest.
The University of Massachusetts at Amherst student thought he won a basketball shooting contest, but his foot on the line ...
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New Amherst Fire Chief sworn in
A swearing-in ceremony was held for new Amherst Fire Chief Lindsay Stromgren. On Friday, January 31, Chief Stromgren was ...
Citing financial challenges, New England Public Media lays off 13 percent of its workforce
The layoffs affect seven employees, including two newsroom staffers, and are the second significant round of cuts since 2023, ...
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Amherst school budget best-case scenario: 17 positions gone
Unless state aid increases, other sources of funding are found or member towns can contribute more, a fiscal year 2026 budget ...
After backlash, UMass will award student who lost half court shot contest on technicality
After making a half court shot, Noah Lee's viral moment got even more attention when he was told he would not be getting the ...
Is a college degree really worth it? Inside the heated debate about the value of higher education.
The answer is usually yes — but not always, according to a new return-on-investment tool that’s gaining traction among ...
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Amherst man pleads guilty to child porn charges
An Amherst man pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston on Wednesday to distribution and possession of child sexual abuse ...
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New Amherst Fire Chief sworn in
On Friday, January 31, Chief Stromgren was sworn in before his family and dozens of guests including Massachusetts Fire Marshal Jon Davine, former Amherst Fire Chief Tim Nelson, Fire Chiefs from ...