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Eduardo Samaniego was deported today after three months of fighting for his freedom. By Brian Zayatz On the morning of February 1st, the Pioneer...
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How executive indifference, an overburdened board, and a sensationalist media are failing the promise of parole in the commonwealth.
Politics
Walter Gunn has acknowledged wrongdoing, but has yet to step down from the board.
Education
Activists continue to call for UMass to divest from war profiteers and drop charges against demonstrators.
Education
Three candidates are vying for two at-large school committee seats in a tight race on Tuesday as the schools face a budget crunch.
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New Massachusetts house bills seek to decriminalize the selling of sex by Blair Gimma Last Wednesday, Rep Kay Khan of the 11th Middlesex District...
City Council
The council gets shamed for requesting more information from the NPD and Walmart by Blair Gimma On Thursday January 3, the Northampton City Council...
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A Weekly Media Criticism from The Shoestring In a new weekly media column, The Shoestring will reflect on recent local news. MGM’s Latest Gamble:...
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2018 was the first full calendar year that The Shoestring has existed. Over the last year, we’ve covered a lot of ground and wanted...
City Council
The Council debates a gift of ammunition from Walmart, upsetting the Mayor by Blair Gimma Public Comment Five people asked the council to reject...
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A Weekly Media Criticism from The Shoestring Dr. Lawyer got lost, can’t find The Left On December 28th the Gazette published Dr. Michael “Middle...
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A Weekly Media Criticism from The Shoestring In a new weekly media column, The Shoestring will reflect on recent local news. By The Shoestring...
City Council
Democracy Hypocrisy, Bathtubs, and Taxes BLAIR GIMMA Here is a brief rundown of three recent city council meetings that took place on Nov 1,...
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Walmart and the Feds came bearing gifts of ammo and Tasers By Will Meyer Federal Money for Tasers in Holyoke On Tuesday, the Holyoke...
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A Weekly Media Criticism from The Shoestring In a new weekly media column, The Shoestring will reflect on recent local news. ___________________________________________________________ Civility vs....
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By Becca Abrams Hugo’s Cafe, a Northampton institution, is closing abruptly on December 12 after 48 years of business. Northampton residents are far from...