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‘MELLOW’ captures local man’s meditation trip

‘MELLOW’ captures local man’s meditation trip

Billy Rosenbeck, owner of The Mellow Elephant Meditation, spent World Meditation Day last spring road tripping across the region to lead 10 different mediations in 10 different locations, and now a documentary capturing this effort is available to the public.


Easthampton Theater Company to present ‘Enchanted April’

Easthampton Theater Company to present ‘Enchanted April’

EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton Theater Company is back with its first production of 2026, “Enchanted April,” a graceful comedy about renewal, friendship, and second chances that will open on Saturday, March 14, at Williston Theater.


Easthampton tenants win eviction cases through pre-trial mediation

Easthampton tenants win eviction cases through pre-trial mediation

EASTHAMPTON — Two Pine Valley tenants have won their eviction cases following what they and many other tenants of Pine Valley Realty have called unfair hikes in rent.


Easthampton City Council shelves school funding act

Easthampton City Council shelves school funding act

EASTHAMPTON — At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Easthampton City Council dismissed the adoption of an act that would have allowed additional funding methods for the School Department, leading it to discuss possible adjustments to the city’s charter.


Tina Lesniak
Easthampton We the People team wins ninth straight state title, nationals are next

Easthampton We the People team wins ninth straight state title, nationals are next

EASTHAMPTON — The dynasty keeps rolling on as Easthampton High School’s We the People Team has won its ninth straight state title and are now once again are seeking donations from the community to help fund their trip to the national tournament in Washington D.C. this April.


Easthampton City Council advances Housing Crisis Task Force

Easthampton City Council advances Housing Crisis Task Force

EASTHAMPTON — At its meeting on Feb. 4, the Easthampton City Council made moves on city housing issues, appropriated funds for a new dog park and listened to public safety updates.


Tina Lesniak
Polar Plunge returns for its third year to support Nashawannuck Pond

Polar Plunge returns for its third year to support Nashawannuck Pond

EASTHAMPTON — As part of the city’s annual WinterFest event and fundraiser for Nashawannuck Pond, the Easthampton Fire Department will host its Polar Plunge for the third straight year on Feb. 14 from 3-4 p.m.


Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.


With first term as mayor underway, Derby talks future goals for Easthampton

With first term as mayor underway, Derby talks future goals for Easthampton

EASTHAMPTON — Having already served in an interim capacity for several months, Easthampton Mayor Salem Derby said he’s already found his footing in his first month of his first official term at the city’s helm.