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A fter the blood and sweat, now the tears: The Norwottuck Shoppes mall in Hadley was totally destroyed by a fire on October 26. The simple wooden structure was home to mom-and-pop businesses, some owned by immigrants, that kept going on more hard work than capital. A...

Keep the GED Affordable

This coming January, the General Education Development test (GED) is set to undergo significant changes. Passing the GED is a requirement for those without a high school diploma to enter military service, enroll in college or obtain an entry level job. Yet in 2011,...

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Bill Maher Fan Mail In regard to your recent cover story about Bill Maher (“Bill Maher Stands Up,” October 24, 2013): I love you, Bill! I’ve always wanted to have 10 of the most influential people in my life sit down for great wine and food and just...

Between the Lines: A Changed Palmer

I took the scenic route from Northampton to Palmer last week, avoiding the highway in favor of Bay Road through Hadley and Amherst and Route 181 through Belchertown. On the sunny morning of Election Day, my ride was not only relaxing but a feast for the eyes as I...
News Briefs

News Briefs

Warren Joins Markey and McGovern in Pushing ERA Extension By Maureen Turner Remember the ERA, the proposed Constitutional amendment from the early 1970s that sought to guarantee that “equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United...