News across Hampshire County

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)…

Valley Green Energy Announces 2-Year Price Update
Participants in Valley Green Energy, the regional group electricity buying program, will see their electricity supply prices change in November under a new two-year contract.

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…

October Events
Join us this October for a month full of community events and celebrations! From live fire demonstrations and downtown trick-or-treating to an art gallery reception and educational workshops — there's something for everyone.

Flock Cameras Put Cities at a Crossroads. New Research Offers a Roadmap
PRESS RELEASE UMass Amherst researcher says ‘public value mapping’ can help communities weigh security benefits... The post Flock Cameras Put Cities at a Crossroads. New Research Offers a Roadmap first appeared on Amherst Indy .

Who controls the politics of the music industry?
The fallout of Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ statement.