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THEATER REVIEW: ‘The Comedy of Errors’ plays at Shakespeare & Company through August 18
This is my favorite Shakespeare comedy; it always has been. I suspect it always will be, and no matter how many times I have seen it, I always crave one more. For this outing in Shakespeare & Company’s outdoor arena theater, The Arthur S. Waldstein, they have chosen a wild, athletic, Vaudeville-style romp. This was an excellent choice for the visual humor and verbal wit that hides the play’s principal plot flaw: mistaken identity. Antipholus of Syracuse is roaming the known world seeking his twin brother, accompanied by his indentured servant and friend Dromio of Syracuse. They have come to Ephesus, where Syracusans are executed for existing, and they are immediately assailed as friends, husbands, and lovers. For some unexplainable reason, this confuses them rather than signaling that their twins must exist in this town. Thank you, Plautus.
Westfield Starfires’ 2nd annual ‘Summer Classic’ set for Sunday at Walker Memorial Grandstand
SPRINGFIELD – The Westfield Starfires are preparing to host the rival Worcester Bravehearts in the second annual Starfires Summer Classic, presented by MGM Springfield, at the historic Michael T. Downey Fields at Walker Memorial Grandstand in Forest Park in Springfield, on Sunday. The event, free admission to the public,...
Longmeadow teen’s poetry book lands on best-seller list
LONGMEADOW — When Cecelia Allentuck, 18, released her book of poems this month, she never imagined it would top the charts as Amazon’s best-seller in the Poetry for Teens & Young Adults category. The book was No. 1 on the new release list and stayed there for nearly two weeks. It was the first time the Longmeadow author has written any kind of book.
State finds evidence of illegal activity at ‘overly loved’ Southwick preserve
SOUTHWICK — Only a week before the Select Board voted to temporarily ban visitors from the North Pond Conservation Area, two state officials conducted the annual assessment of the property and tentatively determined the town wasn’t in compliance with its conservation restriction. “They described it as ‘overly loved,’...
The man behind Saint Joseph’s University hawk mascot dies at 91
HAMPDEN — Hampden resident and creator of Saint Joseph’s University hawk mascot James “Jim” Brennan died on June 21 at age 91 after a life of encouraging and uplifting those around him, his family said. In 1955, as a sophomore cheerleader at Saint Joseph’s University in...
Local reaction to shooting death of Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s a Springfield, Illinois story with a Springfield, Massachusetts impact. Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old black woman with mental health issues, has lost her life at the hands of the people she called to protect her. “This is a person who was afraid for her life,”...
Time to Hit the Eagle Street Beach
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Historic Eagle Street will be covered with sand on Saturday afternoon for the 24th annual Eagle Street Beach Party. Founded by artist Eric Rudd in 1999 as an annual community sculpture, the beach party is sponsored by Rudd's Berkshire Art Museum and the city of North Adams.
Single family residence sells for $1.3 million in Longmeadow
A spacious house located at 168 Merriweather Drive in Longmeadow has new owners. The 2,889-square-foot property, built in 1960, was sold on July 1, 2024, for $1,300,000, or $450 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and four baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house comes with a garage. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 3.2-acre.
Mass. Speed Limit Law Changes With Yellow Sign
Is there a difference between yellow and white speed signs in Massachusetts?. If you look closely, the black and white signage reads "speed limit" while the yellow does not. I'm nerdy, and I like to know these things, so I did a little research. I remember as a kid I...
More than 40 beaches closed across Massachusetts on Wednesday
As Massachusetts continued to experience unsettled weather on Wednesday, more than 40 beaches across the state were closed, primarily due to bacteria in the water, according to the state’s publicly available water quality dashboard. In all, 41 beaches across Massachusetts were closed as of the 12:30 p.m. update to...
Three turtles found entangled off Cape Cod in five days
This six-foot-long, 400-pound turtle was found entangled in Cape Cod Bay. Three sea turtles have been found entangled off of Cape Cod in the span of just five days. Most recently, rescue teams from the New England Aquarium, the Center for Coastal Studies and the Barnstable harbormaster’s office came together to disentangle a six-foot-long, 400-pound leatherback.
Massachusetts has best school systems in the country, report says
BOSTON - Massachusetts has the best school districts in the country, according to a new WalletHub survey. The state also took the top spot in the personal finance website's 2023 ranking. The report ranked K-12 school systems in every state based on metrics like dropout rates, class size and standardized test scores. Massachusetts test scoresMassachusetts is either first or tied for first when it comes to math test scores, reading test scores and median ACT scores."Massachusetts is the state with the best school systems, boasting some of the best test scores in the country," WalletHub writes. "Massachusetts ranks first when it comes...
Karen Read Case: Two More Troopers Under Investigation
Brian Tully and Yuri Bukhenik, two members of the Massachusetts State Police who testified in the high profile Karen Read case, face internal affairs investigation. (7/24/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
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