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Could it happen here?: Gas explosion in Merrimack Valley hangs over new pipeline efforts

Could it happen here?: Gas explosion in Merrimack Valley hangs over new pipeline efforts

by Chris Goudreau | Oct 2, 2019 | Articles, Featured, News

Across Massachusetts people rely on natural gas to heat their homes and businesses, provide their electricity, cook meals every day, and for their hot water supply. Most of the time, natural gas, which is delivered to residents via local distribution lines, is...
Bizarro Briefs: Frostbitten toe used as ice in drink

Bizarro Briefs: Frostbitten toe used as ice in drink

by Advocate Staff | Oct 2, 2019 | Articles, Bizarro Briefs, Featured, News

Here’s to your health A former British Marine became the first person to drink a cocktail using his own mummified toe, after he had lost it to frostbite during a long-distance race in Yukon. Bolton, U.K., resident Nick Griffiths had lost three toes during a 300-mile...
Locals take advantage of snubbing out marijuana offenses

Locals take advantage of snubbing out marijuana offenses

by Luis Fieldman | Sep 30, 2019 | Articles, Featured, News

Jim Robinson is close to opening a retail marijuana shop in Chicopee, but until recently, cannabis actually might have been holding him back from getting work. Robinson had two minor offenses for possession of marijuana on his criminal record.  “I had an active...
V Spot: How Do I Talk To My Partner Directly?

V Spot: How Do I Talk To My Partner Directly?

by Yana Tallon-Hicks | Sep 30, 2019 | Articles, Columns, Featured, The V-Spot

Dear Yana, I’ve noticed that quite often in your column you point people in the direction of clear, direct communication in relationships; establishing boundaries, asking for what you need, and so on, which is great advice that always feels so simple and elegant when...
Letters to the Editor: ‘Joe Biden should not be our president’

Letters to the Editor: ‘Joe Biden should not be our president’

by Our Readers | Sep 27, 2019 | Articles, Featured, Letters from our Readers, News

‘Joe Biden should not be our president’ In response to “Between the Lines: Biden’s Electability Argument is Crumbling.” I have to say I agree with this. I don’t agree with being “mean” about it all, but objectively, Joe Biden should not be our president … It is...
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