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Kristin Palpini

Managing Editor CT/WMa

kpalpini@dailyvoice.com

Kristin is a journalist with nearly 20 years experience reporting and editing in Massachusetts. She got her start in the field at The Daily Hampshire Gazette in Northampton, MA, where she rose to the rank of web editor. She’s been the editor in chief of the Valley Advocate, an alternative weekly newspaper also out of Northampton, and creator and editor of the award-winning Berkshire Eagle’s Business Insider (Pittsfield, MA.). Kristin is dedicated to rooting out the truth as well as the juicy details that come along with it. She also enjoys saying “y'all” far too often for someone who was born in the Bay State and kayaking. She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Third Berkshire County Man Arrested In Connection With Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Third Berkshire County Man Arrested In Connection With Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
Third Berkshire County Man Arrested In Connection With Jan. 6 Capitol Attack A third Berkshire County man has been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol Building. On Tuesday, March 9, it was announced that the FBI had arrested Troy E. Sargent of Pittsfield, according to WesternMass News. Sargent is accused of assaulting, resisting, and impeding federal officers. Two other men from the Berkshires were previously arrested in connection with the right-wing assault on democracy. On Feb. 4, the FBI announced the arrest of Brian McCreary, 33, of North Adams. In January, the FBI arrested David Lester Ross, 33, of Pittsfield, in connection with…

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COVID-19: How Americans Reduced Personal Credit Card Debt By $83 Billion In 2020 COVID-19: How Americans Reduced Personal Credit Card Debt By $83 Billion In 2020
Covid-19: How Americans Reduced Personal Credit Card Debt By $83 Billion In 2020 Many Americans have used downtime and stimulus payments from the fed to reduce their personal credit card debt. Citizens paid off or otherwise got rid of $82.9 billion in credit card debt in 2020, according to WalletHub, which cited the Federal Reserve. This is a huge reversal in the last 10 years of U.S. credit card trends. Typically, Americans added $54.2 billion to the national credit card debt per year. Still, a lot of debt remains. U.S. consumers owe a collective $1 trillion to credit card companies, WalletHub said. The average household credit card debt is a little over $8,000 - whi…

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Will COVID-19 Stop Amherst's Infamous Blarney Blowout This Year? Will COVID-19 Stop Amherst's Infamous Blarney Blowout This Year?
Will Covid-19 Stop Amherst's Infamous Blarney Blowout This Year? Can COVID-19 stop the annual Blarney Blowout in Amherst? The University of Massachusetts and Amherst police are working on a plan just in case it doesn’t. The Blarney Blowout is a UMass tradition. It’s a multi-day bacchanal that takes place the weekend before St. Patrick’s Day. The Blowout is infamous for chaos. Typically, the event involves huge house parties and late nights in the town’s pubs and restaurants. Thousands of young adults from UMass as well as many out-of-towners attend the festivities. The university is operating at an elevated level of pandemic precaution due to an earl…

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Lifestyle
COVID-19: Live Music Is Back, But Singing Banned In Massachusetts Restaurants COVID-19: Live Music Is Back, But Singing Banned In Massachusetts Restaurants
Covid-19: Live Music Is Back, But Singing Banned In Massachusetts Restaurants Singing is currently banned in Massachusetts restaurants. On March 1, Massachusetts relaxed restrictions meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The advance in Step 2 of reopening the economy, expanded capacity limits for restaurants and allowed for live music performances there. Many restaurants began booking gigs including UVA Wine Bar in Plymouth. Then on Friday, March 5, the restaurant’s owner received a letter from the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission informing her that while music is allowed, singing is not, according to a report on CBS Boston. “While musical perfor…

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DEP Fines Local Businesses Nearly $100K For Environmental Violations This Year DEP Fines Local Businesses Nearly $100K For Environmental Violations This Year
DEP Fines Local Businesses Nearly $100K For Environmental Violations This Year A Central Massachusetts man has been assessed the largest fine from the state’s Department of Environmental Protection so far in 2021. Nathaniel Odell of Upton has been fined a little over $40,000 for allegedly demolishing a Franklin residence without proper care for asbestos, according to a Feb. 8 “notice of intent to assess a civil administrative penalty.” Odell has a right to challenge the allegations and appeal the fine through a hearing. While Odell has been assessed the highest fine yet this year, he is not the only local company to receive a hefty penalty from the Massachusetts Dep…

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Lifestyle
Long Island Eatery Cited For 'Super Juicy, Tasty' BBQ Long Island Eatery Cited For 'Super Juicy, Tasty' BBQ
Long Island Eatery Cited For 'Super Juicy, Tasty' BBQ Barbecue comes in many styles - Georgia, Kansas City, California, Texas - but it never comes from a grill. Smokin’ Al, the owner of Smokin’ Al’s Famous BBQ Joint in Massapequa Park, said he runs into too many people who don’t know the difference between barbecuing and grilling. “The Northeast is first learning what real barbecue is all about,” he said in the restaurant’s online bio. “What we call BBQ is not barbecue at all. Cooking food on a grill over charcoal or a gas fire is called 'Grilling.' This is not BBQ. Barbecue is cooking foods at low temperatures for long periods of time with …

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Police & Fire
Holyoke Police Officer Makes 43-Minute Video Claiming Corruption, Racism In Department Holyoke Police Officer Makes 43-Minute Video Claiming Corruption, Racism In Department
Holyoke Police Officer Makes 43-Minute Video Claiming Corruption, Racism In Department A Holyoke Police Officer released a 43-minute video to Youtube Sunday, March 7, calling the city’s police chief corrupt and claiming the department has been “corrupt and racist" … since as far back as anyone can remember. Holyoke Police Officer Rafael Roca, a 5-year member of the force, made the video. In the introduction, Roca said that he made the video and uploaded it to YouTube because he wanted to expose the “injustice” taking place within the Holyoke Police Department. Roca specifically called out Police Chief Manuel Febo. Roca accused Febo of nepotism and covering up misdeeds committ…

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'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere 'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere
'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere In Chicopee, off the beaten path, in between a driving school and an accounting firm is a “hidden gem” restaurant that has local foodies buzzing. Cana Korean Restaurant stands out, just not from the street. In online reviews, diners praise Cana for its authentic cuisine and knowledgeable staff who serve up a varied menu in a no-frills atmosphere. Menu standouts at Cana include Spicy Chicken Bulgogi, Shumai (shrimp dumplings), Kimbap, Sweet and Sour Pork, Donkatsu (“deep-fried pork in a crispy coat served with Korean style coleslaw”), Yakisoba, sweet potato noodles, and Stone pot Bibim-Ba…

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Man Who Hid From Sex Offender Registry 3 Times Gets 2 Year In Prison Man Who Hid From Sex Offender Registry 3 Times Gets 2 Year In Prison
Man Who Hid From Sex Offender Registry 3 Times Gets 2 Year In Prison A Western Massachusetts man has been sentenced to two years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender - something he had been previously convicted of twice. On Friday, March 5, Ruben Pagan, 50, of Springfield was sentenced to prison as well as 10 years of supervised release. In August 2020, Pagan had pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts, said. Pagan was arrested in 2018 in Rhode Island on a warrant for his arrest charging him with child sexual abuse. At that time, law enforcement learned Pagan, who had first been convi…

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Police & Fire
Massachusetts' Growing Crystal Meth Addiction - Weekend Drug Bust Fits Alarming Trend Massachusetts' Growing Crystal Meth Addiction - Weekend Drug Bust Fits Alarming Trend
Massachusetts' Growing Crystal Meth Addiction - Weekend Drug Bust Fits Alarming Trend Local and state police made a major drug bust that allegedly included the seizure of more than 75 grams of crystal meth, a highly addictive narcotic that appears to be growing in popularity here. On Friday, March 5, Massachusetts State Police, Holyoke Police, and members of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a West Glen Street residence in Holyoke, State Police said. During the search, law enforcement officials allegedly found  76 grams of crystal methamphetamine,  13 grams of fentanyl,  14 grams of crack cocaine,  various illicit prescrip…

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