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Friday, November 13

Sports Illustrated on MSNNov 13

Boston College men's hockey vs. UMass: Live updates, analysis for game 1 of series

Can the Eagles get back to their winning ways this weekend? Friday night's matchup in Amherst could provide the spark they are looking for.

Wednesday, November 11

MassLiveNov 11

Amherst Brewing brings local flavor to Yankee Candle Village

Amherst Brewing has opened a taproom at Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, offering Massachusetts beers, ciders, wine and more.

Sunday, November 8

WWLPNov 8

Several Amherst roads set for paving work this week

Paving preparations and roadwork are scheduled on several Amherst roads this week, with drivers advised to expect delays.

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Thursday, November 5

WWLPNov 5

Amherst staffing gaps persist one year after Olympia Place fire

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – Saturday will mark one year since a massive fire at Olympia Place in Amherst displaced 230 people. The fire began...

Friday, March 6

umassMar 6

University of Massachusetts Amherst: Our Name in Print and Online

In referring to the Amherst campus, the largest, oldest, and flagship of the UMass system’s five campuses, take into account the purpose...

Monday, September 23

umassSep 23

UMass Amherst Ranked No. 26 in U.S. News & World Report’s Top Public Universities for 2025

The University of Massachusetts Amherst ranks 26th among the nation’s best public universities in the 2025 Best Colleges rankings published...

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