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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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'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders 'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders
'Popeye' Rescued From Freezing River By Team Of Responders Quick-acting emergency responders grappled with rough terrain and an icy embankment in order to save a dog’s life after it fell through the ice on a frigid river earlier this week. "Great teamwork today to save this pup right before Christmas!!!" noted the Wellesley Fire Department on its Facebook page. Emergency responders were dispatched for a report of a dog in the river at around noon on Tuesday, Dec. 22, said Wellesley Fire Fighters. “Popeye” had broken through the ice on the Charles River in Wellesley while out on a walk with his owner. The dog was unable to climb out of the river …

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Bright Nights - One More MA Lights Display - Make Top 10 Best-In-the-US List Bright Nights - One More MA Lights Display - Make Top 10 Best-In-the-US List
Bright Nights - One More MA Lights Display - Make Top 10 Best-In-the-US List Massachusetts is home to two of the Top 10 holiday lights displays in the United States, according to a new USA Today ranking. A survey of light displays - and consultation with holiday lighting experts - resulted in a Top 10 Best Public Holiday Lights Display list and coming in at No. 10 is Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield. This isn’t Massachusetts' only entry on the shortlist - Winterlights in Stockbridge and Canton come in at No. 6. Bright Nights first lit up in 1995 and now has more than 675,000 lights along the 3-mile winding route through Forest Park. The tour has many s…

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Business
What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours
What's Open On Christmas Eve? Local Grocery, Retail Store Hours If you need a last-minute item on Christmas Eve, many stores will be open until 6 p.m. with some exceptions staying open later. The following is a list of store closing times for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2020, according to USA Today and retail websites. Aldi, 4 p.m. Best Buy, 7 p.m. Big Lots, 10 p.m. Big Y, 6 p.m., pharmacy closes at 4 p.m. BJ’s Wholesale Club, 6 p.m. Costco, 5 p.m. CVS, most stores are open regular hours on Christmas Eve and Day, pharmacy hours vary Dollar General, 10 p.m. Fresh Market, 7 p.m. Home Depot, 5 p.m. Home Goods, 6 p.m. Kohl’s, 6 p.m. Lowe’s, 6 p.m. Market Baske…

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COVID-19: Nearly 2,000 New Cases In Worcester County Since Saturday COVID-19: Nearly 2,000 New Cases In Worcester County Since Saturday
Covid-19: Nearly 2,000 New Cases In Worcester County Since Saturday There have been almost 2,000 new COVID-19 infections reported in Worcester County since Saturday. There were 1,942 new COVID-19 infections reported in Worcester County from Saturday, Dec. 19 -  Tuesday, Dec. 22, according to the most recent state data. On Tuesday alone, there were 491 new cases and 7 new deaths reported countywide. Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers per county as well as a recounting of new cases reported over the last four days per county. New cases and deaths happened on Tuesday, Dec. 22. As COVID-19 continues to surge, people are encouraged to get tested for th…

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COVID-19: Pioneer Valley Reports 300-400 New Cases Per Day COVID-19: Pioneer Valley Reports 300-400 New Cases Per Day
Covid-19: Pioneer Valley Reports 300-400 New Cases Per Day Reports of between 300-400 new COVID-19 incidents per day have been recorded in the Pioneer Valley since the weekend - and Tuesday’s totals kept the trend going. There were 379 new COVID-19 infections reported in the Pioneer Valley on Tuesday, Dec. 22, according to the most recent state data. On that same date, there were 5 COVID-19-related deaths in the three counties. Among the Pioneer Valley counties, Hampden is the most populated and has experienced the most incidents and deaths. Of the 379 new cases reported, 306 were in Hampden County. Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers per count…

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Weather
Christmas Storm's Arrival Pushed Back; Snow May Fall Christmas Night Christmas Storm's Arrival Pushed Back; Snow May Fall Christmas Night
Christmas Storm's Arrival Pushed Back; Snow May Fall Christmas Night Meteorologists have pushed back the arrival of a Christmas Storm in Central and Western Massachusetts. A multi-day, heavy rain and high-wind storm is now anticipated to touch down locally around 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Previously weather forecasters had predicted the storm arriving around 4 p.m. Expect to see strong to damaging winds - especially Thursday night into Friday, Christmas Day, morning (Dec. 25). The winds will be accompanied by heavy rains and minor flooding, according to the National Weather Service. On Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, winds will begin to pick up t…

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Man Allegedly Served 12 Drinks, Is Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash Man Allegedly Served 12 Drinks, Is Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash
Man Allegedly Served 12 Drinks, Is Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Crash A man, who was allegedly served 12 alcoholic drinks at a local bar before getting behind the wheel of a car, has been arraigned on manslaughter charges for a fatal crash with a pedestrian. On Monday, Dec. 21, Ian McGrath, 23, of Worcester, pled not guilty to charges of committing motor vehicle homicide while drunk, committing manslaughter while drunk, and manslaughter, according to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. McGrath was allegedly served a dozen drinks at the now-closed Blarney Stone on Maywood Street in Worcester before driving his mother’s car into two parked vehicles and a pede…

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Police & Fire
Latin Kings Prison Secretary Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy Latin Kings Prison Secretary Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy
Latin Kings Prison Secretary Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy A prison secretary for the Latin Kings has pled guilty to racketeering charges. Sandra “Queen Dream” Correa, 35, of Peabody was one of 62 gang members indicted in December 2019 for participation in an alleged racketeering and drug-selling conspiracy. On Tuesday, Dec. 22, Correa pled guilty to conspiracy to conduct enterprise affairs through a pattern of racketeering activity, more commonly referred to as RICO conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts said. Correa was a member of the Latin Kings’ Massachusetts Department of Corrections Chapter. She was a secretary with the gang,…

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Snow Plowing - How Much Does Your Town Spend On Snow Removal? Snow Plowing - How Much Does Your Town Spend On Snow Removal?
Snow Plowing - How Much Does Your Town Spend On Snow Removal? Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile in…

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Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal
Snow Plowing - See How Much Your Town Spends On Snow Removal Snow plowing is among the most important services a city or town can provide in the winter - but it’s more of a priority in some places than others. In a review of snowplow/snow removal expenditures per community, differences in how much a town is willing to pay for the service quickly emerge. Among the 10 largest communities in Central and Western Massachusetts, it’s hard to beat Worcester. The city spent $8,530 per mile of city roadway on plowing services in 2019. The biggest city spending the least amount of money per mile to plow its streets is Chicopee - which spent $2,635 per mile in…

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