Astrology: March 19-26, 2015

ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’re entering a time and space known as the Adlib Zone. In this territory, fertile chaos and inspirational uncertainty are freely available. Improvised formulas will generate stronger mojo than timeworn maxims. Creativity is de rigueur,...
Scene Here: Gimme Shelter

Scene Here: Gimme Shelter

Kevin Gutting Photo Some shiver; some don’t. Some stamp their feet to keep warm, while others sit on benches and hug themselves. When the wind dies down, the March sun almost feels warm. Spring is coming, supposedly, but on this Tuesday the temperature at this...

Citizens on Defense

Shooting “upskirt” photos of a 13-year-old girl is not illegal in Oregon, declared Judge Eric Butterfield in February, thus acquitting Patrick Buono, 61, of the crimes of invasion of privacy and “encouraging child sexual abuse.” Buono’s behavior was “appalling,” Judge...
Galloping  With the  Bronies

Galloping With the Bronies

Granby High School senior Dylan Bellerose browses the graphic novels section of the Holyoke Barnes and Noble. He’s wearing a black T-shirt emblazoned with a purple unicorn intensely focused on a tome, along with the bold words: “Read. You have to do it. It says so in...
I Spy: Blarney Blowout

I Spy: Blarney Blowout

This year’s Blarney Blowout on March 7 attracted thousands of revelers to downtown Amherst and the UMass campus. This photo was taken during a concert at the Mullins Center where Kesha, Juicy J, and Ludacris performed. How many cell phones can you spot? Find the...