From Our Readers

by | Aug 13, 2013 | News

Tired of Tirades I was shocked at the nasty vitriol directed towards film critic Jack Brown in several recent editions. I haven’t always agreed with Mr. Brown’s opinions, but I’ve always found his work informed, honest and thoughtful. So he (or a...

Commentary: Damned Yankee

by | Aug 13, 2013 | News

As a Red Sox fan, I’d revile Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez whether or not he used performance-enhancing drugs. I don’t like much of anything about the Yankees, but Rodriguez stands out as one of most odious characters ever to don the New York...

Referendum

by | Aug 13, 2013 | News

Should Massachusetts pass a law requiring that genetically engineered food products be labeled as such?
Behind the Beat: Watch This

Behind the Beat: Watch This

by | Aug 13, 2013 | Music

Doug Ratner isn’t what you’d call a poet. His lyrics are often filled with somewhat clichéd, stereotypical tropes about girls, conformity and rebellion, and reside inside songs with less than thought-provoking titles like “If You Wanna,”...
Salloom Promise

Salloom Promise

by | Aug 13, 2013 | Music

On Wednesday, Aug. 14, “America’s Best Unknown Songwriter” hosts the “most well-attended, longest-running free concert in Northampton” when seasoned singer/songwriter Roger Salloom (rogersalloom.com) takes to the Pines Theater stage in...