by James Heflin | Jun 23, 2009 | Ten Gallon Liberal
The World Beard and Moustache Championships have culminated in a fine set of awards. And I can only note that possessing fulminant facial hair seems to be accompanied by a very particular antiquarian dandy fashion sense. I also note with sadness the absence of Todd...
by Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser | Jun 23, 2009 | Standing In The Shadows
The read-aloud is a great parental prize. There's little more delightful than snuggling up and reading a glorious picture book or diving into a chapter book with an eager young person. Yes, there are a few unavoidable pitfalls to the read-aloud gig: chiefly,...
by Northampton Redoubt | Jun 23, 2009 | Northampton Redoubt
Below is planning director Wayne Feiden's presentation as delivered to the city council on Thursday, June 18, 2009 regarding the status of the Northampton Hilton Garden Inn. (About 65 minutes. Here's a tip, play them all at once to save time! If you are...
by Cherchez La Femme | Jun 23, 2009 | Cherchez La Femme
Just when President Barack Obama's Justice Department does something completely head-scratching that contradicts his campaign promises, he goes and does something like this: Proving that he is more than just mentally adroit, President Obama swats and kills a fly...
by Mary Serreze | Jun 23, 2009 | News
Greenfield has just wrapped up one of the strangest mayoral elections in Pioneer Valley history. Town councilor Bill Martin, initiating an aggressive write-in campaign only 16 days before an April 21 four-way primary, garnered enough votes to take second place,...