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Scene Here: Easthamptonshire

If Frodo had been living in Easthampton’s new Mill 180 Park when Gandalf stopped by, he probably would have turned down the wizard’s all-powerful...

Back Talk: Charter schools and third party candidates, questions this years election brings

Charter schools hurt larger society Certain institutions should always be public. Social Security, prisons and education are three of them. We dodged a bullet when...

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Calling All Hallows   Admit it: we’re a happy Valley because we’re all a bunch of freaks. And Halloween seems to be the time of year...

Between the Lines: Are the Elections Rigged?

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has spent the last several months asserting that the Nov. 8 election will be rigged against him. He doesn’t have...

Playing the Trump Card

You, my friend, are fucked.” So begins Trump Card, a one-man show created by monologist Mike Daisey that deconstructs the Republican presidential candidate. Next week...

O, Cannabis: Worried About Weed? Then Legalize It

A stoner buddy of mine recently shocked me when she said she has no intention of voting on Nov. 8. Weed is already practically...

The V-Spot: My BF Is About to Leave Me; What Do I Do?

Hi Yana! My boyfriend and I are approaching our four year anniversary. He recently called me and asked if he could vent to me about...

Lip Bomb: Is This What I Signed Up For? What happens when college isn’t...

Remember applying to college? I’m sure you recall the glossy promotional packets you received in the mail from schools trying to win your application....

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Hold Onto Your WigsLocal troupe Ghost Light Theater staged a killer Evil Dead: The Musical last year, but now these players are washing the...

News of the Weird: Pot for Pets

As nine states next month ask voters to approve some form of legalization of marijuana, a “new customer base” for the product — pets...

Brabus Launches ‘Deep Blue’ G-Wagon, Speedboat & Luxury Watch Line

Brabus is unifying its collaborations with Mercedes-AMG, Finland’s Axopar Boats, and Panerai luxury watches under one Deep Blue collection.Being that Brabus is...