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March 10, 2026March 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Cinema Celebrates Oscars with Classic Films from 1976

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‘Off to See the Wizard (of Oz)’ with Amherst Community Theater

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A 2025 Recap–In Verse

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2025 Top Tens

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What does it feel like to meditate with millions of others for the good of this world?

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Do I still need the Gazette?

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Amherst Recreation aims to help area youth grow as students and leaders.

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West Street Coffee & Tea: a First of its Kind in Pomeroy Village 

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Meet a Neighbor: Lindsay Stromgren

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Meet a Neighbor: Merideth Lively

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School Breaks Ground for New Track and Field

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First Amherst Pride March and Rally Coming on June 22

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Jones Library Hosts Farewell Celebration Ahead of Move 

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The Week in ARHS Athletics 05.04.25

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Amherst’s Original Sins

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Pathways to Peace

April 11, 2025 The Amherst Current

Helping the Unhoused with ‘Radical Compassion’

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The Week in ARHS Athletics 04.06.25

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Beyond Boycotts: How Mindful Spending Creates Thriving Communities

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The Mill River in North Amherst: A History You Probably Don’t Know

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The Week in ARHS Athletics 02.09.25

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Youth-Led Feminist Mural Unveiled at The Mill District

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The Week in ARHS Athletics 1.26.25

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Amherst Community Theater ‘Carrying the Banner’ of Excellence with Newsies Production

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The Week in ARHS Performing Arts

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New Faces and Places in 2024

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Business Profile: Carefree Cakery and the “Little Things We Can Do”

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Meet a Neighbor: Dave Twohig

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    Freke Ette on The Town Council Should Embrace the Tedious Task of LegislationFebruary 27, 2026

    Thank you for your comments, Michele. I especially appreciate your close reading and measured objections to my arguments. Before addressing…

  2. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    Past Amherst Town Council votes similar to the ICE resolution: - Ceasefire in Gaza (2024) - Support for Ukraine (2022)…

  3. Cinda Jones's avatar
    Cinda Jones on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    Attorney / Chair Hanneke - With absolute horror for ICE and the travesty and terror of their threats to the…

  4. Richard B. Morse's avatar
    Richard B. Morse on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    I salute Council members Hanneke and Ryan for their abstentions on this latest empty resolution, abstentions which require some fortitude…

  5. allegra clark's avatar
    allegra clark on Council Backs Resolution Demanding Accountability for Federal Immigration Agents, Approves Additional Funds to Fix School RoofFebruary 25, 2026

    Just to clarify the council voted to refer the roof project to finance committee

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