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Avery Saffold: Openly Gay Amherst College Football Captain

Nov 14, 2019

College football has a long history of popularity in the United State, and schools generate an average of 32 million dollars in revenue annually from …

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Letting Go of Literary Whiteness Author Sophia Sarigianides

Nov 14, 2019

Sophia Sarigianides, an English professor at Westfield State University, co-authored a new book that delves into a serious topic: race. The book is called Letting …

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Bird Population Decline Across North America

Nov 14, 2019

The common birds we see every day and may take for granted are disappearing. According to one report by the New York Times, there are 2.9 …

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Jennifer Trainer Thompson of Hancock Shaker Village

Nov 13, 2019

Cultural administrator and journalist Jennifer Trainer Thompson was instrumental in shaping some of the Berkshires’ cultural icons. Thompson was a key member of the team …

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Will Deval Patrick Enter the 2020 Presidential Race?

Nov 13, 2019

The political rumor mill went into overdrive this week, with stories of possible new contenders for the Democratic nomination for president. Billionaire businessman and former …

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The State We’re In

Carrie Saldo sits down every week with government leaders, movers and shakers to chronicle the political landscape of the region. Continue Reading

Focus On: Arts & Entertainment

From local artists to full orchestra performances at Springfield Symphony Hall, CP brings you the best of western New England's arts and entertainment. Continue Reading

Focus On: Economy

Connecting Point's coverage of economic issues in western New England, including issues that affect small towns as well as statewide economic policy. Continue Reading

Focus On: Education

Take a look at the issues that effect western New England students at the preschool, elementary, high school, college level and beyond. Continue Reading

Focus On: Innovation

Explore how western New England's entrepreneurs are tackling problems through creative thinking and use of technology. Continue Reading

Focus On: Health

CP covers the health care stories that matter to western New England, including advice from local health professionals and cutting edge medical technology. Continue Reading
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15 Nov

At 7pm on #CPonWGBY: Ryan McCollum (@RMCStrategies) breaks down what #DevalPatrick’s bid for president means for the already-crowded #Democratic primary. Then, Ray Hershel sits down with W#estfield Mayor Don Humason and #Greenfield @Roxann4G.→💻 https://t.co/01ltfdK4GI #mapoli

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15 Nov

Only seven openly gay or bisexual college football players are active on teams this season. One of those players is @AmherstCollege @AmherstCollFB’s @asaff_18. He shared his journey with #CPonWGBY https://t.co/fqZIjbi4vS

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14 Nov

Openly gay @AmherstCollege @AmherstMammoths football captain Avery Saffold came out with a letter in @outsports last spring.

Check out this sneak peek of Avery’s journey and catch the full story tonight at 7pm on #CPonWGBY →💻 Watch a livestream at https://t.co/01ltfdK4GI

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14 Nov

Delighted to join @CarrieSaldo + #CPonWGBY via @wgby
to discuss a new bill I filed in the @MA_Senate addressing the "SPED gap," quantifying the difference between current special ed. costs + projected state ed. reimbursements: https://t.co/CWl6diY4SY

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13 Nov

At 7pm on #CPonWGBY: Jennifer Trainer Thompson explains how the strong network of female mentors #intheBerkshires helps her guide cultural icons like @MassMoca and @HancockShaker Village.→💻 livestream at https://t.co/01ltfdK4GI

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