by Stephanie Kraft | Dec 30, 2010 | News
Some good news at year’s end: American cars may never again be sucking up gas the way they have for the last 70 years. Government and industry agree on that. One analyst with Deutschebank predicts that by 2030 our gas consumption will be down to 1969 levels (5.4...
by Advocate Staff | Dec 30, 2010 | News
[Halo] Jim Madigan, the director of public affairs programming for WGBY-Channel 57 in Springfield, did the Pioneer Valley proud in October, moderating a standout debate that cross-examined this year¹s crop of governor candidates without playing it cute or cozy....
by Our Readers | Dec 30, 2010 | News
Hunting “A Dying Sport” There’s good news from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Within the last few days, newspapers across the country have reported that 33 states have seen a decline in hunting license sales over the last decade. Hunting...
by Tom Vannah | Dec 30, 2010 | News
Marla BB reached to the middle console of her truck, grabbed a chunk of homemade cake, took a gulp of strong black coffee from a mug she’d balanced on her dash, mashed her foot on the accelerator and steered with her free hand, ascending the gravel road and...
by Maureen Turner | Jan 11, 2011 | News
Critics of the proposed wood-burning power plant in East Springfield continue to press the City Council to revoke a special permit allowing the project, despite warnings that the company would sue. In 2008, the Council granted a special permit to Palmer Renewable...
