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My Turn: Standing up for the human family
Nearly 5,000 Massachusetts immigrants have been detained by ICE this year. Despite the unsupported propaganda that paints them as hardened criminals, terrorists, and drug dealers, most…
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2mH.S. Roundup: Athol golf takes down Mohawk at Ellinwood CC
The Athol golf team registered its first win of the season, beating Mohawk 211-218 at Ellinwood Country Club on Wednesday. Owen Stoddard earned medalist honors, shooting a 42 for the Bears in the Bi-County East matchup. Tyler Kaczmarczyk had a solid round, shooting a 48 for Athol. Chayton Massa led Mohawk (0-1) with a 52. […]
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6m'We're trying an experiment': Crew films 'an act of an opera' at Boiler Bar & Grille in Orange
Talent and friendship that are scattered throughout the United States recently converged on the northern side of Orange to make a music video marrying the stories of three songs. Director Robert Patton-Spruill oversaw the production of a yet-to-be-named project at Boiler Bar & Grille, completing as much footage as possible before local extras arrived for […]
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6mArts Briefs: Jenny Burtis Duo performance, Weezer’s 'Blue Album' tribute concert and more
The Jenny Burtis Duo to perform in Turners Falls On Friday, Sept. 11, The Jenny Burtis Duo will perform at the Great Falls Discovery Center in Turners Falls at 7 p.m. Jenny Burtis’ acoustic guitar is at the center of her performance, and her songs offer an honest look at life and loss, with an eye toward irony, humor and redemption. She weaves classical music influences into her songwriting, favoring the Romantic tradition, and has been influenced by singer-songwriters including Jane Siberry, Shawn Colvin and Olivia Chaney. Percussionist Jamie Manning will perform alongside Burtis. The coffeehouse will take place in the […]
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My Turn: The ties that bind
My Dear Readers, I am replacing humor in this month’s column with some tips on how to maintain and deepen family connections. More important to me than golf, the Red Sox, Dylan, or the daily NYT Spelling Bee, family is the cornerstone of my life. And by family, I mean my wife and three grown […]
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3mApostol elected to Wendell Selectboard
Marina Apostol defeated Chris Kranz to win a seat on the Wendell Selectboard, filling the remainder of Adam Feltman's term.