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Tele-Well Helps People Adjust to COVID-19

Tele-Well Helps People Adjust to COVID-19

by NEPM | May 19, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

It is safe to say that most people did not anticipate in mid-March just how long the stay-at-home advisory would last. With schools and non-essential businesses closed, kids and their parents are living in a new normal and facing a new level of anxiety,...
Western Mass Reacts to Baker’s Re-opening Plan

Western Mass Reacts to Baker’s Re-opening Plan

by NEPM | May 19, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Economy, Show Segments

Governor Charlie Baker’s new advisory for Massachusetts residents says they are “Safer at home.” Though several types of businesses will be allowed to re-open under new health and safety guidelines, Memorial Day will look different than it has in past years.  Baker’s...
Governor Baker Announces Re-Opening Plan

Governor Baker Announces Re-Opening Plan

by NEPM | May 18, 2020 | Annoucements & Resources, Coronavirus & COVID-19

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced his plan to re-open the state’s economy on Monday morning. Massachusetts’ re-opening will take place in four phases, with the first businesses allowed to re-open immediately. Additional business will open on May 25, as...
Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

by NEPM | May 18, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Health & Fitness, Show Segments

As the country grapples with the novel coronavirus, some expectant mother preparing for birth may be feeling anxious. Baystate Hospital is testing all admitted patients for COVID-19. But some mothers, worried about being separated from their newborns, are declining...
Andy Yee & Peter Picknelly Plan White Hut Re-opening

Andy Yee & Peter Picknelly Plan White Hut Re-opening

by NEPM | May 18, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Economy, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Two local businessmen behind the resurrection of Springfield’s Student Prince restaurant have saved another landmark institution. Peter Picknelly, the chairman and CEO of Peter Pan Bus lines, and Andy Yee, managing partner of Bean Restaurant Group, have finalized a...
Schools & COVID-19: Minnechaug High Keeps Students, Staff Connected

Schools & COVID-19: Minnechaug High Keeps Students, Staff Connected

by NEPM | May 18, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Education, Show Segments

With schools closed and students learning online, districts are doing their best to keep students connected, both academically and socially. Missing their routines, their friends, and school activities may make some student feel lonely. Over the next few weeks,...
Republican John Cain Seeks Humason’s Former Senate Seat

Republican John Cain Seeks Humason’s Former Senate Seat

by NEPM | May 15, 2020 | Public Affairs, Show Segments

There’s a special election Tuesday, May 19 for the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District State Senate seat vacated by Westfield Mayor Don Humason. John Cain, a small business owner, volunteer firefighter and U.S. Navy reserve officer, is one of two people vying for the...
Potential MGM Springfield Layoffs with Sen. Lesser

Potential MGM Springfield Layoffs with Sen. Lesser

by NEPM | May 15, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Earlier this week, we learned just how hard the COVID-19 pandemic has hit MGM Springfield. Interim CEO Bill Hornbuckle said it could lay off as many as 1,887 employees from western Massachusetts’ lone casino when temporary furloughs expire in August. As chairman...
Hancock Shaker Village Hosts Baby Animal Virtual Chats

Hancock Shaker Village Hosts Baby Animal Virtual Chats

by NEPM | May 14, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Show Segments

Hancock Shaker Village is in its 60th anniversary year. Under normal circumstances, they would be busy with gala fundraisers and other events. But like many cultural institutions in the state, the coronavirus has resulted in massive shifts in fundraising, events, and...
Sen. Jo Comerford on Nursing Home COVID-19 Outbreaks

Sen. Jo Comerford on Nursing Home COVID-19 Outbreaks

by NEPM | May 14, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

Long-term care facilities have been hit the hardest during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than half the deaths coming from those facilities.   Massachusetts State Senator Jo Comerford is the Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Health. Senator Comerford spoke with...
MLK Jr. Family Center Addresses Food Insecurity

MLK Jr. Family Center Addresses Food Insecurity

by NEPM | May 14, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments

As grocery stores struggle to keep up with the demand for food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the strain is felt even more by those already struggling with food insecurity. Job losses, the risks of public transportation, and the absence of meal programs provided by...
Astronaut Cady Coleman Shares Isolation Tips

Astronaut Cady Coleman Shares Isolation Tips

by NEPM | May 13, 2020 | Coronavirus & COVID-19, Public Affairs, Show Segments, Simple Pleasures

Social distancing might have you feeling like you are living in another world. That’s something former NASA Astronaut and Shelburne Falls resident Catherine “Cady” Coleman knows a little bit about. Coleman joined Carrie Saldo to share some tips for how she stayed well...
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    Divided: Scenes from Inauguration 2021

     
    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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