News across Greater Amherst Town
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.
R. Michelson Gallery 37th Annual Children’s Illustration Celebration!
November 8, 2026 – January 31, 2027 Opening Reception: Sunday, November 8th from 4 to... The post R. Michelson Gallery 37th Annual Children’s Illustration Celebration! first appeared on Amherst Indy .
Representative Domb Nominates Manuel Frau-Ramos for the 2026 Latino Excellence Award
(AMHERST, MA) – Representative Mindy Domb (D-Amherst) has nominated Manuel Frau-Ramos for the 2026 Latino... The post Representative Domb Nominates Manuel Frau-Ramos for the 2026 Latino Excellence Award first appeared on Amherst Indy .
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…
UMass falls 3-0 to Vermont right before conference play
The Massachusetts men’s soccer team played under a cloudy haze covering Virtue Field in Burlington, Vt., at the start of a Tuesday night matchup against No. 12-ranked University of Vermont. The Minutemen (4-5-1) missed multiple opportunities on goal, and the Catamounts (7-1-2)…
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 .
UMass earns its first tie of the season in a 2-2 stalemate against Bowling Green
The Massachusetts women’s soccer team earned its first draw of the season in a tight matchup against Bowling Green. A late goal by the Falcons (6-1-3) after strong offensive pressure broke the Minutewomen’s (9-1-1) six-game win streak Thursday afternoon. The game-tying goal for…
UMass hockey preseason special issue 2026
The Massachusetts hockey team heads into the 2026-27 season ranked No. 10 in the nation. An entirely new leadership group donning the ‘A’s and ‘C’s on their jerseys sits at the helm of the Minutemen, and head coach Greg Carvel’s squad will step onto the ice for their first series…