by From Our Readers | Aug 4, 2015 | Articles, Featured, Letters from our Readers, News
Soon after we posted a link to Editor Kristin Palpini’s article “Why I Am Pro-Abortion And You Should Be Too,” to Facebook, the comments came pouring in. Here’s what readers had to say about the staunchly pro-choice Between the Lines that ran in the July 30, 2015...
by From Our Readers | Jul 28, 2015 | Letters from our Readers, News
Open Letter to Gov. Baker: Renewable energy alternatives to the gas pipeline We call on you to support Attorney General Maura Healey’s planned evaluation of all energy sources — including efficiency, demand response, and renewables — by their availability, cost,...
by From Our Readers | Jul 22, 2015 | Letters from our Readers, News
The Civil War was about slavery. Deal. I just read the letter from Joe Bialek (“Gun control and the Confederate flag” July 9-15, 2015). His comments and ideas regarding guns and the stars and bars were very reasonable and thoughtful. As for the end of the letter, he...
by Rachel Bellenoit | Jul 14, 2015 | Arts, Leisure, News
Photos by Rachel Bellenoit Though most of the visitors to Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke are joggers, cyclists, and hikers, a few of them are self-taught naturalists and/or photographers. While Whiting and McLean Reservoirs hold as much wildlife to observe as their...
by From Our Readers | Jul 14, 2015 | Letters from our Readers, News
Northampton police and race: Hold the accolades A few years ago, while sitting at my desk, I saw a tall, thin white man dressed in a black jacket, black jeans, and a watch cap, trying to climb into my neighbor’s window. I called the police. A few minutes later they...