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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
Town News
LIBRARY
Preschool Storytimes Begin After Labor Day!
AMHERST – Family Storytime will be offered on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10:00am from September 7 & 8 to December 14 & 15. For preschoolers ages 3 to 5, younger and older siblings are welcome..
RECREATION
Doors on the Green – Halloween a Wonderful Time of the Year!
AMHERST – Amherst Makerspace is now renting doors and 10x10 spaces to Halloween-loving groups, families or individuals. Businesses may also participate on Halloween always celebrated October 31st.
RECREATION
"What the Buck?" (Meadow) 5K and 1K Fun Run on October 31st
AMHERST – Amherst Recreation Department welcomes you to the Buck Meadow Conservation and Recreation Area. We are hosting the second What the Buck (Meadow)?! 5k and introducing a 1k Fun Run
HISTORIC AMHERST
Amherst's Historic Cemeteries: An Overview
AMHERST – Amherst hosts six historic cemeteries, five of them Town-owned and one owned by a church in a neighboring town. Katrina Holman explores their dates, motifs, notables buried there and more.
