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Lilla Swedish Candy supplies authentic experience in Thornes

Lilla Swedish Candy supplies authentic experience in Thornes

NORTHAMPTON — Believing sweets should be joyful, not junky, Lilla Swedish Candy, previously the only e-commerce seller of Swedish candy, has found a new home inside Thornes Marketplace.


Application process open for first round of FY27 CPA funding

Application process open for first round of FY27 CPA funding

NORTHAMPTON — With the first round of fiscal year 2027 Community Preservation Act funding set to take place this fall, prospective applicants are invited to submit a one-page eligibility form by Monday, Aug. 24, to determine whether their project qualifies for CPA funding.


Annual Community Music Center event prepares youth for their artistic journeys

Annual Community Music Center event prepares youth for their artistic journeys

NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Community Music Center’s Instrument Petting Zoo and Open House is returning for the third year of what has become a beloved community event that connects the city’s youth with instruments for the school year.


Park leaving role as Senior Services director to pursue photography

Park leaving role as Senior Services director to pursue photography

NORTHAMPTON — After four years of serving the city of Northampton, Kim Park will step down as director of Senior Services to pursue photography full-time. Her last day will be Friday, Aug. 21.


‘Transformance: Moonage Daydream’ brings covers of intergalactic superstars to Pines Theater

‘Transformance: Moonage Daydream’ brings covers of intergalactic superstars to Pines Theater

NORTHAMPTON — A beloved end-of-summer music festival and community fundraiser is coming back to Northampton with an out-of-this-world theme.


For autistic children, wandering presents persistent danger

For autistic children, wandering presents persistent danger

A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.


Northampton looking to advance geothermal project with Brightcore contract

Northampton looking to advance geothermal project with Brightcore contract

NORTHAMPTON — An $11.2 million geothermal project at the Northampton High School is set to make additional headway by the end of August.


Picture Main Street final design shared with public

Picture Main Street final design shared with public

NORTHAMPTON — Residents squeezed inside 180 Main St. on July 29 to see final design plans for the upcoming $43.3 million Picture Main Street project that will rehabilitate downtown.


‘Sunshine to Art’ initiative invites surplus solar donations to Bombyx

‘Sunshine to Art’ initiative invites surplus solar donations to Bombyx

NORTHAMPTON — A new initiative at Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity is inviting community members to transform their excess solar energy into vibrant cultural experiences.