There are few people considered among the world’s top “thinkers, innovators and creators,” and five of them happen to call the Pioneer Valley home. That’s according to the century-old Guggenheim Foundation, which annually recognizes exceptional achievement in the arts, sciences and humanities through its prestigious fellowship program. This year’s 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows includes […]
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Sam Ferland is a reporter covering Easthampton, Southampton and Westhampton. An Easthampton native, Ferland is dedicated to sharing the stories, perspectives and news from his hometown beat. A Wheaton College graduate, he began at the Gazette in 2025. He can be reached at sferland@gazettenet.com or 413-585-5234.
