Amherst
ValleyBike Share program returns to the region this month
NORTHAMPTON — After several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share Program will make its return at the end of May.
New CRESS director’s experience aids new role
AMHERST — New CRESS Director Camille Theriaque has lived a life in public service. From being a Holyoke firefighter, to becoming a social worker, her lived experiences have only shaped her approach to public safety and service for the better. This is why she feels...
UMass Dash and Dine 5K supports Survival Center
AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts Amherst Dining department will host its 13th annual Dash and Dine 5K on campus on Saturday, April 20, once again with the goal of promoting health and wellness at the university and to raise money for the Amherst Survival...
Amherst leaders host groundbreaking for new elementary school
AMHERST — A gathering of the public and community leaders turned out for the March 26 groundbreaking ceremony for the new $97.5 million, three-story, 575-student elementary school, south of the existing Fort River School.
Candidates for Amherst police chief join community for meet and greet
AMHERST — The two finalists for the position of Amherst police chief met with the public through a “meet and greet” session on April 2 where both candidates spoke about their backgrounds and answered questions from the public inside the Bangs Community Center.
Amherst Empty Bowls fundraiser continues fight against food insecurity
AMHERST — The Amherst Survival Center has stood tough for the community through good times and bad, and with the upcoming 16th annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser, it’s another year of bringing the community together to help continue the fight against food insecurity.
MCT to create single week production of ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ in Amherst
AMHERST — Missoula Children’s Theatre is coming to town and will stage a full production of Jack and the Beanstalk in just one week — from auditions to the performance. “It is remarkable to see what the Missoula directors can accomplish in such a short time,” noted...
Theriaque tapped as new CRESS director in Amherst
AMHERST — After losing its prior leader late last year, Amherst’s Community Responders for Equity, Safety and Service has found a new director. Camille Theriaque, a licensed clinical social worker, was named CRESS’s new director in an announcement from the town on...
UMass athletics to join Mid-American Conference
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...
Inaugural kindness campaign kicks off in Amherst
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,...
