Saying goodbye to a legendary creator in animation

by Dennis Hackett | Mar 13, 2024 | Dennis Hackett, Opinion

As I was going to bed on March 7, I came across a Tik Tok that I thought was somebody trolling, claiming that legendary mangaka Akira Toriyama had passed away. Immediately I went to Google and saw dozens of articles confirming that he had died, from official posts to...

I’m finding my passions through giving my time

by Payton North | Mar 13, 2024 | Opinion, Payton North

At the start of this year, I had an epiphany. “I don’t even know what makes me happy anymore,” I thought to myself. It was a humbling realization. 2023 was a year filled with tons of big life changes. For someone who prides themselves on being “put together,” I was...

SHELD executive session activity is troubling

by | Mar 13, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion

I am troubled that my municipal electric utility conducts its fiberoptic business matters in secrecy. The elected South Hadley Electric Light Department commission has met in executive session and has refused to release minutes or remove redactions from documents...

The Cannabis Control Commission should move on this issue

by G. Michael Dobbs | Mar 12, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion

According to the State House News Service, now at least one cannabis retailer has inquired to the Cannabis Control Commission that they are interested in applying to sell Massachusetts Lottery products.

Panel showcases foster care struggles

by JohnW and  | Feb 28, 2024 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion

The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley held a Panel Discussion on Feb. 12 at the Ludlow Country Club on the foster care system in Western Massachusetts and youth who experience significant barriers as it relates to their physical, mental and emotional well-being — all...

Taxing Boston drivers, visitors more is an idiotic plan

by G. Michael Dobbs | Feb 27, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion

I’ve never been a fan of visiting Boston.