Recently in the Pioneer Valley. Photo: Racers compete during the Sugarloaf Mountain Athletic Club’s 5K Cross Country Race in Northampton. For the dailyhampshiregazette #massachusetts #journalism #photography #news #photo A kayaker fishes amongst lily pads at The Oxbow in Northampton. Queerleader Ray Gunnerson, left, and No Nukes’ Victoria Andrade kiss during a Mary Vazquez Women’s Softball League game at Sheldon Field in Northampton. Musician Jon Carroll at his apartment in Easthampton. Carroll recently released “Can’t Afford Not To,” his fourth solo album and first in 18 years. Head Overnight Baker Draco Whitebear wheels a rack of bagels out of a steamer at Tandem Bagel Co. in Hadley. Principal Allison Estes talks to parents and students before a tour inside the new Amethyst Brook Elementary School in Amherst. Musician Jamey Wolff near the Connecticut River in Turners Falls. Jon Carroll performs at The Iron Horse in Northampton. Attendees talk with artist Betty Schaffer, c...