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...
by G. Michael Dobbs | May 30, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
I needed to go to Cambridge recently, Somerville to be precise. The occasion was to be interviewed about the Max Fleischer animation studio for a documentary and the director and producer had chosen the historic Somerville Theater as the location. Yes, I was very...
by Payton North | May 16, 2023 | Opinion, Payton North
At times, I can be a very sentimental person. When I sold my first car a few years ago — a Nissan Juke — so I could buy a new SUV, I sobbed.Dramatic? Yeah, a little. Especially since I was buying an objectively “fancier” vehicle. But I had so many fun memories in the...
by G. Michael Dobbs | May 9, 2023 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
There is so much I don’t understand and so little time left in my life to try to comprehend it all. The following are examples of conundrums facing me. If it’s good for Uncle Miltie it should be good enough for you So, the other night I was cruising through my...
by Chris Maza | Apr 24, 2023 | Chris Maza, Opinion
As I write this column, my family and I are in the final days of preparation for our trip to Walt Disney World. In the interest of full disclosure, we are “those people” – a Disney family. My wife and I celebrated our honeymoon, fifth and 10th anniversaries at the...
