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Gov. Charlie Baker, joined by three of his Cabinet secretaries and the lieutenant governor, detailed an economic recovery plan Thursday that includes millions of dollars in small business grants.

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Baker outlines plan to lift Mass. economy

by Matt Murphy State House News ServiceNovember 10, 2020

The Westfield River near the Chesterfield Gorge. A 16-acre parcel of land on a popular hiking trail near the Gorge is up for auction.

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Protections sought for Chesterfield land slated for auction

by Michael Connors Staff WriterNovember 10, 2020

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Police: Sunderland man drove into crowd of Trump supporters

by Domenic Poli Staff WriterNovember 3, 2020

Mike Lake addressed the state Democratic Party’s 2014 convention during his primary bid for lieutenant governor.

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State Democratic Party chair contender Lake promises sharper contrast

by Matt Murphy State House News ServiceOctober 27, 2020

Amherst Town Hall

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Amherst town officials concerned about losing millions in public school funding

by Scott Merzbach Staff WriterOctober 13, 2020

The Massachusetts State House in Boston

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State lawmakers hear testimony on higher ed budget woes

by Lauryn Allen For the GazetteOctober 13, 2020

Vince Jackson, the executive director of the Northampton Chamber of Commerce, speaks at a press conference at the Hotel Northampton held by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, at his right, about the importance of supporting local restaurants and a bill which would provide much-needed assistance. To the left is state Sen. Jo Comerford, Chris Ware, co-owner of Jake’s, Mayor David Narkewicz, Fahd Khazraj, restaurant manager at the Hotel Northampton, and Ruby Meng, the director of sales and marketing.

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‘Our restaurants are in trouble’: McGovern, other leaders urge support for local eateries

by Michael Connors Staff WriterSeptember 29, 2020

Bridge Street School parents wait outside the Northampton elementary for the dismissal of students shortly after noon on Friday, March 13, at the end of a previously scheduled half day. Public schools across Massachusetts were closed for the rest of the school year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Schools see reopening guidance as good framework

by Jacquelyn Voghel Staff Writers, Michael Connors Staff Writers, Dusty Christensen Staff Writers, and Scott Merzbach Staff WritersJuly 7, 2020

In this Friday, Oct. 14, 2016 photo, an Amtrak Acela train passes through Mystic, Conn. A plan to speed up Amtrak's high-speed rail corridor from Boston to Washington, D.C., is welcomed by business commuters but finding its strongest opposition in some shoreline towns in Connecticut. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

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Public presses for east-west rail service

by Michael Connors Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2020

U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III, D-Mass, speaks to about 30 people attending a meet and greet at the Northampton home of Lisa Lippiello and Bonnie Sachs on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019.

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Joe Kennedy III gets a warm welcome amid Senate primary challenge

by Matt Berg For the GazetteNovember 12, 2019