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Wilbraham Science Whiz Enters NSF Idea Machine 2026

Wilbraham Science Whiz Enters NSF Idea Machine 2026

by NEPM | Jun 12, 2019 | Education, Science & Environment, Show Segments

A fifteen-year-old from Wilbraham is among 32 scientists from across the country being considered for the National Science Foundation’s Idea Machine 2026 competition. Konrad Gomez Haibach is one of the youngest entrants out of a competitive field of 800. Carolee...
Spare Bedrooms For Rent in New England’s Largest City

Spare Bedrooms For Rent in New England’s Largest City

by NEPM | Jun 12, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Boston’s housing shortage is no secret. But what many don’t know, is that there are plenty of spare bedrooms: 90,000 in Boston and Cambridge alone. And now, the city’s become a launching pad for a tech platform striving to become the Uber of home-sharing. As...
Legal Recreational Marijuana Shops Six Months In

Legal Recreational Marijuana Shops Six Months In

by NEPM | Jun 11, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

May marked an anniversary in Massachusetts: six month ago, the first recreational marijuana shop opened its doors. Since that day in November, seventeen more stores have opened in the state. And, business is good; marijuana retailers reported $120 million of sales in...
The Politics of Abortion with UMass Prof. Laura Briggs

The Politics of Abortion with UMass Prof. Laura Briggs

by NEPM | Jun 11, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Abortion has once again become a hotly contested issue in the United States. UMass Amherst Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Laura Briggs is the author of How All Politics Became Reproductive Politics. Briggs joined Carrie Saldo to discuss the politics...
Homicide Bereavement Program at Baystate Health

Homicide Bereavement Program at Baystate Health

by NEPM | Jun 11, 2019 | Health & Fitness, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Coping with grief is a life-long struggle. For people who have lost their loved one to a violent crime, coping can be even more difficult. Trial dates, testimony, and news coverage can add to the already deep anguish people are facing. The Homicide Bereavement Program...
Westfield Starfires Bring Summer Collegiate Baseball to Western Mass

Westfield Starfires Bring Summer Collegiate Baseball to Western Mass

by NEPM | Jun 10, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

The first official day of summer may still be a few days away, but the city of Westfield helped ring in the new season a bit early when they unveiled western Massachusetts’ newest sports franchise. The Westfield Starfires are the newest team in the Futures Collegiate...
MEMA Hurricane Preparedness Tips

MEMA Hurricane Preparedness Tips

by NEPM | Jun 10, 2019 | Public Affairs, Science & Environment, Show Segments

While we tend to think of other parts of the country as being more susceptible to hurricanes, New England is not immune the destructive storms. With hurricane season upon us, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency(MEMA)’s Christopher Besse discusses hurricane...
Chicopee Comp Student Builds Prosthetic Hand

Chicopee Comp Student Builds Prosthetic Hand

by NEPM | Jun 10, 2019 | Education, Innovation, Show Segments

Chicopee Comp student Ben Allard came up with a unique final project to cap off his senior year computer aided design class. Using the principles from his course, Allard designed a prosthetic hand for an 11-year old boy and printed the design using a 3D printer....
The State We’re In: History of the Special Counsel

The State We’re In: History of the Special Counsel

by NEPM | Jun 7, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

When you think of the Office of the Special Counsel, you probably think of Robert Mueller. Mueller—former Director of the FBI, war veteran, and Republican—spent twenty-two months investigation Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential Election. But other special...
North Adams Vision 2030 Plan Update with Mayor Bernard

North Adams Vision 2030 Plan Update with Mayor Bernard

by NEPM | Jun 6, 2019 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

Vision 2030 is North Adams’ comprehensive plan for community and economic development. Five years into that plan, Mayor Thomas Bernard wants to see what the city has accomplished, what needs improvement and what hasn’t been tackled at all. Bernard joins...
The Victory Players International Musicians Host Student Workshops

The Victory Players International Musicians Host Student Workshops

by NEPM | Jun 6, 2019 | Art & Entertainment, Education, Show Segments

The Victory Players, part of the Victory Theatre International Arts Academy in Holyoke, are back for a two-week residency to present the second part of “El Puerto Rico, The Rich Port 2.” The group of international musicians will bring the sounds and rhythms of Puerto...
ACRE Program Helps Massachusetts Farmers Fight Climate Change

ACRE Program Helps Massachusetts Farmers Fight Climate Change

by NEPM | Jun 6, 2019 | Public Affairs, Science & Environment, Show Segments

The ACRE program (Agricultural Climate Resiliency & Efficiencies) is a new grant funded agricultural program run offered in Massachusetts. The state-run program helps farmers pay for energy efficiency upgrades on their lands to help reduce the impact on the...
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    JANUARY 19, 2021
     

    A Photo and Interview Series by Barry Goldstein
    In America, the inauguration of a Commander In Chief is traditionally a time of celebration. Politicians, special guests, and everyday Americans converge on the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol building to mark the swearing in of the next President of the United States. Full of pomp and circumstance, inaugurations are an important democratic ritual and a symbol of the peaceful transfer of power.
     

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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)
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    ‘Something Extraordinary’ at Westfield State University (Pt. 2)

    March 23, 2023

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.

    Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And this week, Zydalis Bauer continues her discussion with artists JaJa Swinton, Tara Gorman, and Kahli Hernandez exploring how the project fosters unity and the inspirations behind the installations.

    “Something Extraordinary: A Visual Review of Story as Timeless” at the Arno Maris Gallery at Westfield State University showcases the work of 8 Black artists and is on display through March 31st.  Through drawings, paintings, and mixed media installations, the exhibition delves into the process of visual storytelling and examines Black history through a creative lens.Last week, we introduced you to three of the artists behind the exhibit. And thi

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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)
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    From Schoolteacher to Brew Maker (Digital Exclusive)

    March 23, 2023

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewp

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.

    Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

    Four Phantoms Brewery owner Drew Phillips shares how his degree in English has shaped his unusual career path from schoolteacher to brew maker.Learn more about Four Phantoms Brewery in our full feature on the Franklin County brewpub.

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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution
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    Billie J. Farrell, First Female Commander of the USS Constitution

    March 23, 2023

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 v

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  

    And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year history. 

    Connecting Point took a road trip to the Charlestown Naval Yard to meet with Commander Farrell and take a tour of the historic ship.

    Built in 1797 and known as “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship currently afloat. While in service, it played key roles in many battles but today, it’s a floating museum that sees over 600,000 visitors annually.  And recently its long history added a new chapter as Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the USS Constitution –  and the first woman to hold that position in the ship’s 225-year his

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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
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    Queer Identities & Art at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center

    March 23, 2023

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prom

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  

    Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programming at the Stowe Center, to learn more about how museums are handling the complex ethics surrounding untold Queer histories and interpreting the sexuality of women in the early 20th century.

    The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford recently hosted a lecture focused on how historians should approach possible LGBTQIA+ relationships and themes in the works of artists who did not self-identify. The discussion was prompted by new research about Harriet Beecher Stowe’s great niece, Katherine Seymour Day, and how her identity may have shaped her role as a women’s activist.  Zydalis Bauer spoke with Amy Hufnagel, the Director of Programm

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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company
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    Four Phantoms Brewing Company

    March 23, 2023

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 20

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.

    Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community hotspot and brings us this next story.

    Learn how Drew Phillips’ English major shaped his career path in a digital exclusive clip.

    Drew Phillips' career as a beer maker began over a decade ago on the west coast as an out of work schoolteacher. As his passion for brewing grew, Phillips moved to western Massachusetts and brought his own beer to the market in 2019.Two years later, on Halloween night 2021, Phillips and his wife opened the doors to the aptly named Four Phantoms Brewing Company in Greenfield. Connecting Point's Brian Sullivan paid a visit to this unique community

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