by Kristin Palpini | Oct 13, 2015 | Arts, Music, News
Hunter — Folk rock I first listened to Hunter about a month ago. The tune was goofy and fun, but it didn’t immediately grab me. I thought that was it for Hunter and me, but I was wrong. The siren song got me. Lead singer Hunter Stamas Facebook-messaged the...
by Kristin Palpini | Oct 13, 2015 | Between the Lines, News
Five students are suing the state for a better education — for some. In September, five anonymous students filed a suit against the state in Suffolk County Superior Court alleging the cap on the number of charter schools in Massachusetts unfairly denies them their...
by Kristin Palpini | Oct 6, 2015 | Arts, News
Sorry-Go-Round A little absurdity is a good thing and if your life is feeling a bit routine, shake it up with a visit to Turners Falls to check out an exhibit by Northampton artist Tom Pappalardo. Well-known for his graphic design work, as well as his cartoons,...
by Kristin Palpini | Oct 6, 2015 | Arts, News
These two were done by Jim Fortier at Horseshoes and Hand Grenades in Chicopee. The ship represents my journey through life and conquering whatever comes its way. The torn masts show that it has been through a lot, but will continue its exploration no matter what. The...
by Chuck Shepherd | Oct 6, 2015 | News, News of the Weird
A New York University Center for Justice study released in September warned that, unless major upgrades are made quickly, 43 states will conduct 2016 elections on electronic voting machines at least 10 years old and woefully suspect. Those states use machines no...
