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Amherst, Massachusetts is located in Hampshire County. Zip codes in Amherst, MA include 01003, 01004, and 01002. More Amherst information.

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9 hrs ago | The Spectrum

Timothy Boyd: Master of Space and Time

The students of UB have embraced Professor Boyd for his unique teaching styles that make going to class interesting and fun.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

MassLive.com

World renown golf course architect Geoffrey S. Cornish of Amherst passes away at age 97

World renown golf course architect Geoffrey S. Cornish of Amherst passed away Friday at age 97.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

Examiner.com

Learn about democracy in America, Weisner tells Paki ambassador

An American woman has taken a strong exception to Pakistan ambassador Sherry Rahman's statement in which she described the freedom fighters or sarmachars of Balochistan as terrorists and asked her to resign for lying.

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MassLive.com

UMass police confident 'embarrassed' campus community will...

UMASS, State and Amherst Police were on hand in riot gear, horses and K-9 units.

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North Shore News

Pilgrimage gives new perspective

For one of the premier portrait photographers of her generation it comes as a surprise to look at a book by Annie Leibovitz that has no people in it.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

MassLive.com

Amherst hires 3 new police officers

AMHERST - The town has hired three new police officers to the force, including the son of former state representative William P. Nagle.

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Amherst Bulletin

Day to day police calls

Police provided the woman a courtesy escort back to her dormitory room. The man was not located.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Daily Hampshire Gazette

Local fitness trainer lauded

A fitness trainer who specializes in one-on-one work with her clients was recently recognized by other franchise owners.

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Amherst Bulletin

Kiran Bhowmik

Mother, artist, organizer, daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend, Kiran Sunrays Denise Bhowmik, 37, died Jan.

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Amherst Bulletin

Network Amherst

Happy Valentine's Day to all our friends and neighbors. This is a good time to remember those in nursing homes or rehab who can't get out.

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Amherst Bulletin

Son's cardiopulmonary resuscitation helps keep mother alive in Amherst

Claire Hamilton and her son, George, describe how he performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation when she had a cardiac arrest while they were watching a movie at their Amherst home.

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Amherst Bulletin

Amherst Regional senior among state's youngest school board members

Solomon Goldstein-Rose, a senior at Amherst Regional High School, is sworn in Tuesday as a school committee member by Amherst Town Clerk Sandra Burgess at Town Hall.

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Amherst Bulletin

Retiring officer cites public service as number one priority

In his 21 years as an Amherst police patrol officer, Michael Johnson says, he put public service at the top of his priority list.

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Amherst Bulletin

Donald B. Frizzle

Donald B. Frizzle passed away suddenly after a great morning with friends on Tuesday, Jan.

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Patch.com

Poll: Marital Bliss in Medfield

With Valentine's Day less than a week away, data suggests there will be plenty of happy couples around Medfield enjoying the romantic holiday with their significant other this year.

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Patch.com

High Schoolers Can Explore Jewish Lit This Summer

Teens wanting to steep themselves in Jewish culture can explore some of the most influential and essential works of literature during a week-long program this summer in Amherst, MA.

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Tue Feb 07, 2012

North Adams Transcript

Olver singled out in earmark investigation

A months-long investigation by The Washington Post has identified Rep. John W. Olver as one of 33 members of Congress to direct more than $300 million in federal earmarks to public projects next to or near their own property.

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Daily Hampshire Gazette

Sisters in Crime mystery writers share secrets

Mystery writer Kate Flora learned a lesson growing up in a small town in Maine: Everyone has secrets.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

MassLive.com

Deval Patrick: UMass post-Super Bowl unrest 'very unfortunate'

UMASS, State and Amherst Police were on hand in riot gear, horses and K-9 units.

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Coldplaying.com

Mylo Xyloto review 20: Coldplay remains consistent, brings the goods

Mylo Xyloto review 20: Coldplay remains consistent, brings the goods Posted on: Feb 06, 2012 - 03:25 PM by busybeeburns Over three months on from the release of Mylo Xyloto, reviews of Coldplay's latest album are still trickling in.

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