Magazine Archive
Magazine Archive
Arcadia Folk Festival Striking a Chord in the Community
The Arcadia Folk Festival offers a mellow, eco-friendly experience with live music on three stages, nature walks, and family fun. Sustainable, bike-friendly, and crowd-free, it’s a perfect blend of music and nature.
Nursing & Navigating: Maura Lessard's Lifetime of Love
You may know Maura Lessard by this moniker, or as “Mat Mom, Nurse Maura, or by Missy Murphy, and all would resemble an enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate woman who has dedicated her life to helping others.
Astrid Lindstrom’s Words of Honor
Astrid Lindstrom was always an inspired writer. While in elementary school in Gambier, Ohio, a small town populated by one thousand people, she felt compelled to organize a poetry anthology. “I was the editor,” says Lindstrom, now a retired teacher and Northampton resident who recently published a memoir about love and loss.
Applied Mortgage Joins HMA Mortgage
What started as a family-founded mortgage company in western Massachusetts has grown into a trusted team helping people across the state find their way home. With roots dating back to 1982 in Eastern MA and 1987 in Western MA, our work has always been grounded in one core belief: home is the heart of every community!
Four Nonsurgical Treatments To Consider Before Your Next Event
Preparing for a wedding, a class reunion, or another event where you want to look your best doesn’t always mean surgery. If you’re aiming to look refreshed, youthful, and photo-ready, here are four nonsurgical procedures that deliver exceptional results—and fast.
Nuclear Verdicts—Are Changing Auto Insurance: Here’s What You Need to Know
If your auto insurance premium feels higher than ever, you’re not imagining it—and it’s not just inflation. Across the country, insurance costs are rising because of a trend called nuclear verdicts: extremely large jury awards, often over $10 million, even for accidents or claims that used to settle for much less.
Your Google Business Profile Is Your Greatest Digital Asset
When someone in your area searches for “pizza near me,” “best plumber,” or “haircut downtown,” Google shows local results before anything else. These listings are the gateway to new customers. If you’re not showing up here, or if your profile is incomplete!
How to Take Back Some Power When You’re Feeling Powerless
In the face of a changing and chaotic political climate, many people feel they’ve lost a sense of agency. Financial planning can restore at least some of what’s been lost. That’s because your legacy is completely under your control.
Hampshire Pride and Franklin Pride March On
The pandemic put a stop to Pride in Northampton – until Pearson got involved. When Noho Pride didn’t have a parade in 2022, he vowed to make one happen the following year. By March 2023, the organization had dissolved and been replaced by Hampshire Pride. Within nine weeks, Pearson was able to organize an event attended by 15,000 people.
Longmeadow Residents in History - Rachel Lawton: Suffragist
Much is written of early pioneers of the movement Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. But seldom told are the stories of the women who fought quietly for women’s voting rights in small towns like Longmeadow, like Rachel Lawton (1885-1983) who lived at 100 Crescent Road.
A Man of Many Passions: Stephan Platzer
Stephan Platzer: photographer, sailor, inventor & Longmeadow advocate. From Ansel Adams' mentorship to sailing Viking ships and championing local arts—a Renaissance man with deep community roots. #InspiringLives
The Wildes: Theres’s No Place Like Home
Meet the Wildes: How a frisbee-playing couple traded corporate jobs for a roofing business & found their perfect home in Northampton's welcoming community. #SmallBusiness #WesternMA
FORE! Four Golf Considerations in Estate Planning
From protecting memorabilia to securing club memberships, learn 4 key considerations for players & professionals. Ensure your legacy avoids hazards with trusts, charitable giving & asset protection. #EstatePlanning #GolfLife
IRMAA: Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount
Understand IRMAA - the income-based surcharge for Medicare Parts B & D. Learn how premiums adjust based on income and how to appeal. Get expert Medicare help at no cost! #MedicareTips
A Special Lunch for All the Moms You Love
Treat Mom this Mother’s Day with easy, kid-friendly Salmon Cakes & Buttermilk Dressing! Ready in 1 hour with simple cleanup. A fresh, flavorful meal to celebrate her. #MothersDay #HomemadeLove
Longmeadow Rememebers Memorial Day
Honoring Longmeadow’s heroes—from Lt. Nathaniel Burt (French & Indian Wars) to the Coomes brothers (Civil War)—this Memorial Day. Explore their stories, letters, and sacrifices. #LestWeForget
Cancer Connection Offering Invaluable Support for 25 Years
Cancer Connection marks 25 years of free support for cancer patients & families. From befriending to therapy, this Northampton nonprofit brings hope. Join their anniversary events & thrift shop! #CancerSupport
Home is Where the Hop is
What began as one Facebook post about a stray rabbit blossomed into Western Mass Rabbit Rescue during the pandemic. Founder Jordana Starr now cares for 20+ foster bunnies and special-needs rescues. "We promise every rabbit will be loved," she says. Meet bonded pairs like sassy Fribble and adoptable Kewpie—proof that compassion multiplies!
Where You Keep Your Money Matters
Banking locally with UMassFive does double duty: growing your savings while fueling community prosperity. Every deposit helps neighbors buy homes, launches local businesses, and creates jobs—keeping wealth circulating where you live. Experience member-focused service and competitive returns while building a stronger local economy. Your money matters—make it work for your community!
Treehouse Foundation: Living the Dream
Treehouse Foundation builds bridges between generations, creating a village where foster kids thrive with adoptive families & older adults find meaning as mentors. Their groundbreaking Easthampton community boasts a 100% post-high-school education rate. Join the movement at their May 4 Runway 5K fundraiser.