Opinion: ICE is the Most Watched Show in America
Social Injustice Goes Global We grew up on reality TV. On Survivor, people schemed for a...
Views on Views: Incidentals in Our Landscapes
By Hetty Startup This is the ninth column in a ten-part series. View the previous...
Town Manager Report for February 23, 2026
Editor’s note: Town Manager Paul Bockelman submits a comprehensive report to the Town Council, usually...
Photos of the Week: Fire and Ice Festival 2026
by David Jeffway Our feature, Photo of the Week, presents each week, a new photo or...
What’s in This Issue?
Welcome to our Table of Contents. You can also receive a listing of all new...
Living Under a Concentration Camp Regime – and Fighting Back
by Kelly Hayes The following podcast transcript appeared originally in Truthout on February 19, 2026,...
Steel Rising, Endowment Falling? Jones Library Leaders Wrestle with Uncertain Future
The February 18, 2026, meeting of the Jones Library Board of Trustees presented a study...
Resolution to Hold ICE Accountable Will Be Considered at Town Council Meeting, February 23
The Town Council’s Government, Organization, and Legislation (GOL) Committee reviewed and unanimously approved as “clear,...
Rally to Support Resolution Calling for ICE Accountability, February 23
Source: Free Speech for People The Amherst Town Council will be considering the Resolution Calling...
Local Residents Protest Target’s Collaboration with ICE
A group of 11 Western Mass locals interrupted business as usual at the Target store at...
Renovations Underway at Bangs Community Center
Source: amherstma.gov The Town of Amherst has begun work to renovate the Bangs Community Center located at 70 Boltwood Walk. The...
Logo Design Contest for Town’s New Schools
Source: Amherst Regional Public Schools. The Amherst Regional Public School District has announced a contest...