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Author: Nick Grabbe

Nick Grabbe was a newspaper writer and reporter for 40 years. He retired in 2013. He has always had a passion for simple living, gardening and cooking.
June 23, 2022December 11, 2025 Nick Grabbe

Amherst blogs have provided online news and personal views

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Community responder director has already had ‘huge impact’

October 1, 2021November 3, 2023 Nick Grabbe

Editors’ note #9: Greeney back on ballot, gets prime positioning

August 25, 2021November 5, 2023 Nick Grabbe

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    Richard Morse on We’re Closing One Chapter. We Hope You’ll Write the Next.July 15, 2026

    No, it wasn't disagreement that I objected to, Ms. Shiao. That's perfectly legitimate. It was the blanket, irrational distrust of…

  2. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on On Race and HousingJuly 10, 2026

    Robin, Thank you for taking the time to respond. I want to reiterate that nobody is blaming the 6 plaintiffs…

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    Alex Kent on The Bank of America Building: Another LookJuly 9, 2026

    Steve: Thanks for providing this perspective on what I maintain is a painful eyesore in the heart of downtown Amherst.…

  4. Jack Jemsek's avatar
    Jack Jemsek on Family-Friendly Dino Trail Week to Kick Off July 11July 7, 2026

    Being a geologist, one of my favorite stories of fossil discovery is when a CT DOT excavating contractor was working…

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    Robin Jaffin on On Race and HousingJuly 7, 2026

    Housing is one of the most difficult issues facing Amherst, and reasonable people can reach very different conclusions about how…

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