Amherst

AMHERST — Starting in the 2025-26 academic year, the University of Massachusetts Amherst will join the Mid-American Conference as a full member for athletics. The news came from a March 7 press conference in the Hunt Room at the Martin Jacobson Football Performance...

AMHERST — Beginning on Feb. 29, Amherst launched its first-ever Kindness Campaign to create a culture of compassion, generosity and goodwill throughout the community. The campaign’s slogan, “Be Kind. It’s Good for Your Mind,” befits the range of activities,...

AMHERST — With rising numbers and many developmental opportunities, the Amherst Baseball organization is looking forward to an exciting and successful 2024 season.

AMHERST — Several months after voters pushed the project forward in a special election, construction of Amherst’s new elementary school is expected to begin in March.

AMHERST — Many students and parents expressed concerns to the Amherst School Committee as it opened its fiscal year 2025 Amherst Public Schools budget hearing.

AMHERST — The community is invited to welcome in the Year of the Dragon and learn more about the spring festival at Amherst Regional Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 17.

AMHERST — Amit Kanoujia might have been spot-on when he said you say something at least twice a day that comes true.

AMHERST — Council on Aging members have initiated conversations with town officials regarding areas of concern for the current Senior Center space and how to resolve them.