by Kristin Palpini | Oct 6, 2015 | Arts, News
Sorry-Go-Round A little absurdity is a good thing and if your life is feeling a bit routine, shake it up with a visit to Turners Falls to check out an exhibit by Northampton artist Tom Pappalardo. Well-known for his graphic design work, as well as his cartoons,...
by Kristin Palpini | Oct 6, 2015 | Arts, News
These two were done by Jim Fortier at Horseshoes and Hand Grenades in Chicopee. The ship represents my journey through life and conquering whatever comes its way. The torn masts show that it has been through a lot, but will continue its exploration no matter what. The...
by From Our Readers | Oct 6, 2015 | Letters from our Readers, News
Unite community around treating addiction I read the article about community opposition to new drug/alcohol treatment centers in Greenfield and Springfield (“Not In Our Backyards” Sept. 24-30, 2015) with great interest. It’s hard to oppose a community uniting for...
by Chuck Shepherd | Oct 6, 2015 | News, News of the Weird
A New York University Center for Justice study released in September warned that, unless major upgrades are made quickly, 43 states will conduct 2016 elections on electronic voting machines at least 10 years old and woefully suspect. Those states use machines no...
by Advocate Staff | Oct 6, 2015 | MGM Springfield Casino coverage, News
Red Tape: Seeing the writing on the wall, Springfield City Council President Michael Fenton wanted to test the waters with a ballot question asking voters, “Do you support an amendment to the Host Community Agreement between MGM Springfield and the City of...
