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Easthampton, MA

Missing Man Identified As Person Found In CT River, DA Says Missing Man Identified As Person Found In CT River, DA Says
Missing Man Identified As Person Found In CT River, DA Says A body discovered by a kayaker in the Connecticut River has been identified as that of a missing 67-year-old  Western Massachusetts man, who hasn't been seen in nearly two months. Northwestern District Attorney spokeswoman Laurie Loisel confirmed the body was that of Franklin County resident Geoffrey Arthur, of Sutherland, who was reported missing on Monday, March 29. Arthur, who was known as “Randy,” had last been seen by his family on Sunday, March 28, said the Sunderland Police. Police and firefighters, as well as state police, had been searching for Arthur in the area of Route 47 …
125-Year-Old Western Mass Hardware Shop Is Calling It Quits 125-Year-Old Western Mass Hardware Shop Is Calling It Quits
125-Year-Old Western Mass Hardware Shop Is Calling It Quits A 125-year-old hardware shop is going out of business in Western Massachusetts. Manchester Hardware in Easthampton announced on Labor Day, Sept. 7, that it would be holding a “retirement-store closing sale” Thursday, Sept. 10 through Wednesday, Sept. 16. “While I love this store and serving the community, I have reached a fork in the road,” said Carol Perman in a letter to her customers. Located on Union Street, in addition to retail items, the independent hardware store’s building is available for sale or lease. The business was founded in 1895. Manchester Hardware closed for a small …