Between the Lines: The Heads or Tails Election

by | Sep 9, 2010 | News

While speaking to a Franklin County resident the other day, I heard a question I’ve been getting a lot lately: “How am I supposed to figure out which one of these guys would make the better district attorney?” The fellow asking the question is a...

Hampden County DA's Race Gets Rocky

by | Sep 9, 2010 | News

As the Sept. 14 primary election fast approaches, the six candidates for Hampden County District Attorney have been taking their turns in the harsh spotlight. First to feel the heat: Democratic candidate Stephen Spelman, who offered a less-than-flattering description...
Coming 'Round the Bend

Coming 'Round the Bend

by | Sep 9, 2010 | News

Earlier this year, President Obama announced $8 billion in stimulus money to revitalize the nation’s long-neglected rail system and introduce high-speed commuter rail in several highly trafficked corridors across the country. $160 million was earmarked to...
Behind the Beat: Rock Therapy

Behind the Beat: Rock Therapy

by | Sep 9, 2010 | Music

In 2006, during his (second) battle with cancer, Matthew Larsen was stuck at home most of the time. Rather than sit around and mope, he set himself up at his beloved piano and started writing music again. The results can be heard on the debut album from Matthew Larsen...

Art in Paradise: And a One and a Two

by | Sep 9, 2010 | Music

In the Pioneer Valley, there are a lot of folks who tell “coming out” stories. So it wasn’t all that surprising to be sitting in Millside Park in Easthampton, enjoying a nice Friday night free concert, accidentally overhearing one of those stories....