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September 25, 2026 The Amherst Current

Two very different refugees share a similar trauma: an imaginary conversation.

September 15, 2026September 14, 2026 The Amherst Current

A Full House Hears the Dalai Lama’s Case for Compassion

September 8, 2026September 7, 2026 The Amherst Current

Amherst H.S. Celebrates New Track & Field; Will Host Track Meets for First Time in Years

July 7, 2026July 5, 2026 The Amherst Current

Family-Friendly Dino Trail Week to Kick Off July 11

June 30, 2026June 29, 2026 The Amherst Current

Valley Chronicles: Three Films Reviewed

June 11, 2026June 7, 2026 The Amherst Current

Meet a Neighbor: Amy Mittelman

May 28, 2026May 27, 2026 The Amherst Current

Everyone who comes to the Survival Center has a story.

May 19, 2026May 19, 2026 The Amherst Current

Remembering Connie Kruger

May 17, 2026 The Amherst Current

Marching to Its Own Beat, One Last Time

Glass of lemonade with lemon slices
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

December 30, 2025December 29, 2025 The Amherst Current

A 2025 Recap–In Verse

December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 The Amherst Current

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?

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 The Amherst Current

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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August 15, 2025 The Amherst Current

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

Lindsay Stromgren
July 18, 2025 The Amherst Current

Meet a Neighbor: Lindsay Stromgren

June 19, 2025June 2, 2026 The Amherst Current

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

April 18, 2025April 17, 2025 The Amherst Current

Pathways to Peace

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    Brendan Kuntz on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 26, 2026

    Go on their record? What record should be created for a person who is in college and consuming alcohol on…

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    Brendan Kuntz on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 26, 2026

    Evan! I love reading your stuff. Don't forget to advocate AGAINST Question 7. That's a NO for those who make…

  3. Evan Naismith's avatar
    Evan Naismith on Much ADU About NothingSeptember 26, 2026

    David, I agree with you completely. Amherst residents' relationship with students is better than it's ever been. Alcohol use among…

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    Lisa Cain on Amherst’s New Athletic Fields Need Real MaintenanceSeptember 25, 2026

    Back in 2018, I rolled a field hockey ball across the carpet in front of the school committee to try…

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    phyllis jordan on Two very different refugees share a similar trauma: an imaginary conversation.September 25, 2026

    I apologize if this is a duplicate comment. Valley Light Opera will be producing Fiddler on Roof November 5-8. We…

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