by Kristin Palpini | Jan 21, 2015 | News
“I just think he’s taking advantage of the taxpayers, and while it is not technically illegal, I think it’s unethical.” — Linda Vacon, Holyoke Ward 5 City Councilor, on the city’s elected treasurer accepting a full-time job — and two paychecks, The Republican “The...
by Kristin Palpini | Jan 15, 2015 | Articles, Featured, News
Editor’s Note: Quotables is an occasional feature showcasing some of the snappiest and interesting things Valley folks said in the press in the past week. “I don’t feel that a cartoonist should have to live in fear for what they do. The artists should have the right...
by Adair MacKay, Marie Neal, and Eldon Koch | Jan 7, 2015 | Letters from our Readers, News
Hunters: More Humane Than Commercial Farms Some thoughts about a recent letter (“Hunting perpetuates a violent society” Dec. 25, 2014) in response to the Dec. 4, 2014 Between the Lines “Why I Hunt” by Tom Vannah. The letter writer states that you, The Advocate, have a...
by James Heflin | Dec 24, 2014 | News
Sexual harassment cover was offensive I found the cover image of your recent issue (“Sexual Harassment: Part of the Job?” Dec. 11, 2014) so offensive and indecent that I curbed my vehicle and immediately returned it to the distribution box. I assume the issue will...
by Advocate Staff | Dec 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
A New Nutcracker As Christmastime makes its annual approach, many an audience braces itself for a vigorous regime of Nutcracker watching. Those who’ve grown a touch tired of Tchaikovsky’s ballet have a different choice this year, courtesy of Greenfield’s Celtic Heels...
