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Manic Monday Markup 10/28/13…

…And the World: Fallout continues after Edward Snowden’s revelations.  Now Spain has summoned the US Ambassador after it appears that Spanish government also had its communications tapped.  Meanwhile in Great Britain, Prime Minister David Cameron, whose government, too has been exposed by Snowden, has issued

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Minding the Business of Holyoke Mayoral Candidate Stanek…

UPDATED 10/25/13 9:46 PM: For grammar Some five years ago, a Maine-based telemarketing company and many of its employees found themselves in court, accused of defrauding a client of theirs.  However, the client, MyFreeMedicine.com, did not merely allege that they were harmed, but that the

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Manic Monday Markup 10/21/13…

Just some quick hits today! …And the World: We begin today in Canada, where our neighbor to the North and the Europeans are just about to ink a new Transatlantic free trade agreement. France is upset over revelations in Le Monde that the NSA has

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A Baker’s Ministry for 36 Court Street?…

SPRINGFIELD—It was not too long ago that Salvatore Circosta was on his way to the priesthood.  A whirlwind of events seemingly led him out of direct service to the church and to seeking public service in the city where he grew up.  The proprietor of

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Editorial: Do Not Pawn Your Vote, Exercise It!…

UPDATED 11/20/13 10:23AM: For grammar & additional facts. The Springfield City Council can’t help, but bring up a number of things before this upcoming election.  Some like the raise for the mayor have been floundering for years.  Another, new regulations for pawn shops, has been

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Tardy Tuesday Takedown 10/15/13…

Yeah we could have posted yesterday, but meh… PLEASE NOTE: Tomorrow, Wednesday October 16 is the last day to register for all municipal elections scheduled for November 5, including the special senate election to replace Mike Knapik.  Register in person by closing time or make