NORTHAMPTON — The Majestic, a Northampton bar known as a welcoming refuge for the western Massachusetts LGBTQ community, will lock its doors for the final time this fall.Kayla Abney, a co-owner and manager, said the Main Street bar will close around Halloween after a nearly...
* When it comes to disclosing information about injuries to pro athletes, truth can be an elusive concept. Nobody wants to provide too much information and give opponents a competitive advantage, so teams in every sport play semantics, understate the severity of injuries, and occasion,...
AGAWAM — An effort to improve pedestrian safety around an Agawam elementary school recently received a significant boost in government funding.The William P. Sapelli Elementary School, formerly known as Robinson Park Elementary School, will be the location of Agawam’s upcoming project through the Safe Routes...
Dear Abby: I live in an apartment building. I am quiet and keep to myself. There’s a concierge here who is incredibly nosy. When I pick up my package, she asks, “So, what’s in the package?” as if I’m doing something nefarious. She’s also a...
Dear Eric: We are very good friends with a couple we have known for more than 50 years. Their anniversary is approaching, and I usually send a card.The problem is that the husband has terminal cancer and is unlikely to live out the year (pancreatic...
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Middlesex County, here’s what sold for or under $550,000 between Sep. 15 and Sep. 21.Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired...
Dear Annie: I married a man who was an only child, and throughout our marriage, his parents never let go of him. They wanted to be involved in every aspect of our lives and visited our home daily. I managed to set some boundaries at...
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Suffolk County, here’s what sold for or under $1,500,000 between Sep. 15 and Sep. 21.Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired...
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Worcester County reported from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21. There were 118 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,028-square-foot home on Auburn Street in Clinton...
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Middlesex County reported from Sept. 15 to Sept. 21. There were 215 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,058-square-foot home on Main Street in Concord...