I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy.
Letters
Region
Obituaries
Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
Fundraising
Going Undercover for Joshua’s Park
AS OF APRIL 26, 2021:
WE REACHED OUR $20,000 GOAL!
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT
AMHERST – Joshua’s Park is a real treasure in the Town of Amherst. Used and enjoyed by so many children, parents, grandparents, and gardeners, it is time to make the park even better! Want to be a part?
Here’s our project: Add shade structures and shade trees to the Park. The Park is open and hot in the summer. So let’s provide shelter and safety from the sun—not to mention cool pods to gather and relax in. The “Undercover Fundraising Team” (aka the fundraising committee) is launching a campaign to raise $20,000, enough to buy and install three shade structures—two in the playground, one by the community garden patio—as well as shade trees, picnic tables, and benches.
This will give everyone what so many parents have asked for: A welcome space to rest, enjoy a snack or picnic lunch and socialize safely out of the heat. We’re saving money, too, because the Amherst Recreation Department will build the tables and install the structures for us. We have the eager backing by the Amherst Recreation Department, The Amherst Land Trust and the Amherst Community Foundation.
(L to R): Travis Warren, Amherst Community Foundation President, Sheila Steele, Campaign Chair Sally Wilkins, Craig Fraley, Amherst Recreation Commission
The Amherst Community Foundation is our fundraising partner. All donations from you to the Foundation will be earmarked for this venture. All funds raised in excess of the goal will go directly towards making more improvements at the Park!
This is a fantastic chance to get in on making Amherst a better place. Please join us in the excitement. Your donation will help make this need a reality!