The city of Amherst has long been known for its sandstone from the quarries, earning the town the mantra of “The Sandstone Capital of the World.” And the Amherst Historical Society knows this. As part ...

WASHINGTON -- Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber for the first time in South America, providing a fresh glimpse into life on Earth at a time when flowering plants were ...

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The Amherst Historical Society, 113 S. Lake St., will host a free public presentation, “The Quarry Story: The Amherst Quarries,” at 7 p.m. March 24. Presented by Historical Society member Tim Branscum ...