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In this series, The Shoestring will explore and remember the impacts of COVID pandemic on different aspects of life in western Mass. To speak...
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Earlier this month, the internet went dark for customers of Greenfield's GCET. The resulting mess revealed broader power struggles between the municipally owned internet...
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Activists arrested for occupying the defense contractor's lobby are hoping a local judge will recognize the necessity of their action to stop arms transfers...
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The symbolic trial saw over 150 participants present evidence and vote to convict local institutions for financial and academic ties to the Gaza genocide...
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The social media giant promoted Open Mosque Day to bigoted site users as local experts warn Islamophobia is on the rise in Massachusetts.
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During a lively City Council meeting, the public spoke in favor of library funding By Ben Parra and Shelby Lee [Full Disclosure: Ben Parra...
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“[If] we do nothing, I guarantee you the library will be nonexistent in five years.” By Ben Parra [Full Disclosure: Ben Parra works as...
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Those leading aid efforts also feel the issue most personally By Irina Costache Seeing Hurricane Fiona hit the island of Puerto Rico, Holyoke City...
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A potential thirteenth marijuana dispensary in Northampton has met resistance. By Matt Berg NORTHAMPTON — After federal agents raided Ezra Parzybok’s home in Florence...