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July 7, 2026July 5, 2026 The Amherst Current

Family-Friendly Dino Trail Week to Kick Off July 11

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Valley Chronicles: Three Films Reviewed

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Meet a Neighbor: Amy Mittelman

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Everyone who comes to the Survival Center has a story.

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Remembering Connie Kruger

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Marching to Its Own Beat, One Last Time

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May 14, 2026May 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

Lemon into Lemonade:

May 6, 2026May 5, 2026 The Amherst Current

Hampshire YPC Director Takes Her Final Bow After 27 Years

April 14, 2026April 13, 2026 The Amherst Current

Film Series Exceeded Expectations. 

March 24, 2026March 23, 2026 The Amherst Current

Survival Center Marks 50 Years of Helping Neighbors in Need

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 The Amherst Current

The Proposed East Amherst Historic District would be a Taxpayer-Funded Homeowner’s Association 

March 10, 2026March 9, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst Cinema Celebrates Oscars with Classic Films from 1976

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 The Amherst Current

‘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

December 19, 2025 The Amherst Current

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?

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 The Amherst Current

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

November 2, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 11.02.25

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

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July 18, 2025 The Amherst Current

Meet a Neighbor: Lindsay Stromgren

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Meet a Neighbor: Merideth Lively

June 17, 2025 The Amherst Current

School Breaks Ground for New Track and Field

June 3, 2025June 4, 2025 The Amherst Current

First Amherst Pride March and Rally Coming on June 22

May 9, 2025 The Amherst Current

Jones Library Hosts Farewell Celebration Ahead of Move 

May 4, 2025May 3, 2025 The Amherst Current

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’

April 6, 2025 The Amherst Current

The Week in ARHS Athletics 04.06.25

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    Evan Naismith on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 13, 2026

    Shalini, This is a phenomenal encapsulation of the town-gown relationship here in Amherst. Two crucial points bear repeating, because they…

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    Elisabeth Cantor on Amherst Week Ahead 08.10.26August 10, 2026

    I so appreciate this information and format! Thank you again, and take care, Elisabeth Cantor ________________________________

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    Shalini Bahl-Milne on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 10, 2026

    Thank you for reading and taking the time to leave a comment.

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    elisa campbell on Amherst Isn’t Afraid to Talk. It’s Afraid to Listen.August 4, 2026

    Excellent description and recommendations - thank you, Shalini !

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    Evan Naismith on Amherst’s Newest Landlord: Private EquityJuly 28, 2026

    I think there’s reason for hope. During the recent Zoom session discussing the future of the Hampshire College property, the…

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