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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.

Kristin Palpini's Contributions

Business
New Restaurant Opens In Downtown Northampton; Has A Familiar Chef New Restaurant Opens In Downtown Northampton; Has A Familiar Chef
New Restaurant Opens In Downtown Northampton; Has A Familiar Chef A new restaurant has opened in downtown Northampton’s Thornes Marketplace. While many restaurants are struggling to adapt their businesses to COVID-19, a locally celebrated chef has opened Patria in the basement of Thornes on Main Street. Patria offers an “elevated dining experience” with modern American cuisine and drinks made with local produce, meats, and foods, according to the eatery's description.  Patria is owned by the former chef at the popular Coco and the Cellar Bar on Main Street in Easthampton: Aaron Thayer. Along with his wife and business partner, Abby Fuhrman, Thayer …

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Politics
Congressman Neal Says Political Ad On Campaign Donations Is 'Defamatory' Congressman Neal Says Political Ad On Campaign Donations Is 'Defamatory'
Congressman Neal Says Political Ad On Campaign Donations Is 'Defamatory' Local TV channels have received cease and desist letters by an attorney representing Congressman Richard Neal over the broadcasting of a political ad Neal's team says is "false" and “defamatory.” The ad takes aim at donations made to Neal’s campaign, noting that the longtime Congressman from Springfield has a war chest that contains money from many super PACs.  The letter was written by Neal’s legal counsel Perkins Coie and sent to WWLP-22News, EGGB-TV, WGGB-TV, and WSHM-TV on Aug. 19. The ad does not appear to have been removed. Neal is facing Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse in a primary el…

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News
Beer Brewed In Western Mass Police Officer's Honor Beer Brewed In Western Mass Police Officer's Honor
Beer Brewed In Western Mass Police Officer's Honor Amor Angela stands out among the many craft brews in Western Massachusetts - and no one has ever tasted it yet. Amor Angela is being brewed by Drunken Rabbit in Chicopee to honor Angela Santiago, a Chicopee police officer who was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash in June. Drunken Rabbit developed the beer with Hop Headz and Santiago’s family said organizer Tim DeMars. The goal was to make a beer Santiago would have enjoyed, he said. It’ll be a “sour” beer with flavors that include passion fruit, orange, and guava. The official brewing began on Saturday, Aug. 29, at around 4 a.m. Some…

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Police & Fire
Shootout At The Off-Ramp - Suspects In Route 9 Gunfire Incident Wanted Shootout At The Off-Ramp - Suspects In Route 9 Gunfire Incident Wanted
Shootout At The Off-Ramp - Suspects In Route 9 Gunfire Incident Wanted Road rage is being blamed for a shoot-out - that struck a car carrying children - at a Route 9 exit ramp. Connecticut State Police are investigating reports that gunshots were fired Sunday morning on the Exit 19 off-ramp of Route 9 south in Cromwell. Drivers of white and red sedans exchanged gunfire at around 10:20 a.m. Stray bullets struck a vehicle with two children inside, but there were no injuries, police said. The shootout was not a random act, Connecticut State Police told WTNH, but an act of “road rage.” If anyone has any information about the incident, they are being asked to ca…

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Police & Fire
Car- Then Foot-Chase End In Arrest of Suspected Murderer Car- Then Foot-Chase End In Arrest of Suspected Murderer
Car- Then Foot-Chase End In Arrest of Suspected Murderer A murder suspect made Worcester police chase him by car and on foot to make an arrest. Eleuterio Draughn was arrested on Austin Street on Saturday, Aug. 29, and charged with an outstanding warrant for crimes including armed assault to murder and use of a firearm in a felony, police said. It is not clear who Draughn is accused of killing.  Police became suspicious of Draughn when an officer allegedly observed an Infiniti sedan driving erratically on King Street, police said. After the driver allegedly blew through several stop signs, the officer attempted to pull over the vehicle. The d…

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Police & Fire
Member of 'Chaca' Drug Ring Gets Two Years In Prison Member of 'Chaca' Drug Ring Gets Two Years In Prison
Member of 'Chaca' Drug Ring Gets Two Years In Prison A member of a 14-man, New Haven area drug trafficking ring has been sentenced to two years in prison. Christian “Pantera” Rivera-Torres, 41, of New Haven, was sentenced on Friday, Aug. 28, in U.S. District Court to 24 months of prison on the charge of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with the intent to distribute, heroin, the U.S. Attorney’s Office Connecticut said. Police became suspicious of Rivera-Torres while investigating another man, Malbin “Chaca” Rubiera-Herrera, for drug trafficking, While making controlled purchases of narcotics from Rubiera-Herrera in 2018, law enforcemen…

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Police & Fire
Good Boy, Yodel! CT Police Dog Makes Big Drug Bust Good Boy, Yodel! CT Police Dog Makes Big Drug Bust
Good Boy, Yodel! CT Police Dog Makes Big Drug Bust A police dog named Yodel made a huge drug bust on I-91 on Thursday, Aug. 20. During a routine traffic stop on Interstate 91 in Meriden, police had Yodel, a narcotics detective dog, walk around the vehicle. The dog indicated the presence of narcotics, police said. Officers allegedly discovered a suitcase with more than 2 kilograms of cocaine inside. The Texas driver was charged with possession of narcotics and possession of narcotics with intent to sell and is being held on a $250,00 bond. 

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Police & Fire
Here Is Where You Are Most Likely To Have Your Car Stolen In Connecticut Here Is Where You Are Most Likely To Have Your Car Stolen In Connecticut
Here Is Where You Are Most Likely To Have Your Car Stolen In Connecticut There are more vehicles stolen in Connecticut than in neighboring states, according to new crime numbers. And you're more likely to have your car swiped in some areas more than others.  The New Haven-Milford metro area had the most vehicle thefts reported in 2019 than any other metropolitan district in Connecticut, according to insurance.com, which tracks vehicle thefts. More than 2,000 motor vehicle thefts were reported there last year.  For the many people who have had their cars broken into and stolen this summer, this is a confirmation of what they’re living.  AAA …

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News
COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town Trends, Rates - Hampden County (Aug.) COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town Trends, Rates - Hampden County (Aug.)
Covid-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town Trends, Rates - Hampden County (Aug.) Hampden County’s largest cities continue to steadily reduce the number of positive COVID-19 tests among its residents, according to the most recent information from the Baker Administration. Springfield’s 14-day positive COVID-19 test rate was 2.3 percent - down from a high of 3.4 percent on July 17. West Springfield’s positive test rate dropped to 0.9 percent - it was at 1.7 percent just last week. Westfield also saw a decrease with the positive test rate ow at 0.9 percent. Meanwhile, Holyoke is holding steady at 2.4 percent positive. Palmer has increased to a 2.3 percent positive test…

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COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town Trends, Rates - Worcester County (Aug.) COVID-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town Trends, Rates - Worcester County (Aug.)
Covid-19: Where Are The Hot Spots? Town Trends, Rates - Worcester County (Aug.) Town COVID-19 positive test rates changed dramatically in Worcester County communities this past week with some of the biggest increases seen in Athol, Brookfield, and Fitchburg. Communities that saw the largest decline in positive test rates included Blackstone, Dudley, Leominster, and North Brookfield. Cases in Worcester and Spencer continue to steadily decrease. Athol’s 14-day positive COVID-19 infection rate went from 0 last week to 2.1 percent this week; 11 more people contracted the virus. Brookfield has the highest positive test rate in the county with 3.1 percent of tests showing …

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