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Grace Reiter’s “Saturday Night Live” casting shows a generational shift in pop culture
At 25 years old, Reiter makes “Saturday Night Live” history as the first cast member to be born in the 21st century.
“We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” explores the dark depths of modern adolescence
“We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” is eerily realistic in the digital age.
UMass Hockey falls in season opener
For the first time in 196 days, the No. 10 Massachusetts hockey team took the ice, beginning its season with a matchup against Colorado College. The Minutemen (0-1) dropped the opener 2-0 to the Tigers (1-0), unable to generate success offensively. UMass pushed late in the third,…
Burge: A look into UMass hockey’s 2026-27 schedule
After an offseason full of turnover, the Massachusetts hockey team returns to the ice, turning over a new leaf with a rebuilt roster that has strength and depth that earned it the No. 10 position on the USCHO preseason poll. Kicking off their season with a trip out West to…
Field hockey squeaks out a 3-2 victory over Miami (OH)
The No. 3 Massachusetts field hockey team made out with a 3-2 win over its strong conference foe, No. 14 Miami (OH). Despite heading into the fourth quarter with a 3-0 lead, the Minutewomen (11-0, 4-0 Mid-American Conference) raced against the clock at the end of the game to…
Budget Coordinating Group Kicks Off FY28 Budget Season
The Town of Amherst officially launched its Fiscal Year 2028 budget development process on Wednesday,... The post Budget Coordinating Group Kicks Off FY28 Budget Season first appeared on Amherst Indy .
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Amherst TSO Moves Waste Hauler Proposal Nearer RFP
The Town Services and Outreach Committee (TSO) took up the final decision points regarding the... The post Amherst TSO Moves Waste Hauler Proposal Nearer RFP first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Councilors Seek More Funding from UMass; ADU & LDH Bylaws Advance to Subcommittees
Report on the Meeting of the Town Council, September 28, 2026 By Maria Kopicki This... The post Councilors Seek More Funding from UMass; ADU & LDH Bylaws Advance to Subcommittees first appeared on Amherst Indy .
7 Safety Apps and Phone Tools Everyone Should Know About
A safety app cannot guarantee protection or replace calling 911 in an emergency, but the... The post 7 Safety Apps and Phone Tools Everyone Should Know About first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Poll shows voters on track to retain legal cannabis and 2024 gun law
by Jennifer Smith, CommonWealth Beacon September 29, 2026 Massachusetts voters look like they’ve largely made... The post Poll shows voters on track to retain legal cannabis and 2024 gun law first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Halloween Events in Amherst for Kids & Dogs!
Amherst Dog Park’s Halloween Pawty – Saturday, October 24, 2026 The annual Halloween dog costume... The post Halloween Events in Amherst for Kids & Dogs! first appeared on Amherst Indy .