by Payton North | Aug 7, 2023 | Opinion, Payton North
A few weeks ago, I penned a column about change. At the time, I was discussing the demolition of the Eastfield Mall and how bittersweet it will be to see the mall go. Today, I write another column about change – this time, reflecting on Reminder...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Aug 1, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
Truth be told, I was considering running for public office upon retirement. That’s enough to scare some of my constant critics. I can easily imagine the outrage and the letters. Just when I was no longer the executive editor and my column was no longer weekly, I would...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jul 18, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
So, have other parts of the country simply gone nuts? Why yes, yes, they have. Take the Sunshine State, the Land O’ Disney, for instance. Florida’s new alimony law went into effect July 1 and the legislation does away with permanent alimony and sets a five-year limit...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 26, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
The issue of establishing cannabis smoking lounges has been recently addressed by the commonwealth’s Cannabis Control Commission and that topic is the next hurdle for the government to overcome. It’s not going to be easy. State House News Service reporter Chris...
by Tony Cignoli | Jun 26, 2023 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield, Tony Cignoli
So many early mornings, at dawn and even before, I’ve had the opportunity to be in Springfield’s Court Square for live television interviews, usually on politics, campaigns or issues of government. In between interviews, I’ve always reflected on my surroundings there....
by G. Michael Dobbs | Jun 13, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
Many times, when people reach my age, things start to happen. For instance, although my co-workers would probably attest I didn’t care much about dressing for the part of an executive editor, I actually did, sort of. Now firmly semi-retired I truly don’t care. My...
