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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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Landfill Fire That Burned For Four Days Is Extinguished Landfill Fire That Burned For Four Days Is Extinguished
Landfill Fire That Burned For Four Days Is Extinguished The landfill fire at Bondi’s Island that burned for four days has been extinguished. West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt announced on Monday, Oct. 19, around noon that the fire that began on Friday had been put out. A three-alarm fire broke out at the landfill at the wastewater treatment facility known a Bondi’s Island around 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15. It was a difficult fire to tame, firefighters noted, due to a lack of water at the top of the landfill, large debris (such as tree limbs and stumps as well as other yard waste), and high winds that kept spreading the flames. Firefighters…

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Police & Fire
Dog Used To Lure 11-Year-Old Girl In Kidnap Attempt; Accomplice Still At-Large Dog Used To Lure 11-Year-Old Girl In Kidnap Attempt; Accomplice Still At-Large
Dog Used To Lure 11-Year-Old Girl In Kidnap Attempt; Accomplice Still At-Large Police have arrested a suspect in the attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl. On Sunday, Oct. 18, Worcester Police received a report around 8 p.m. that a man had attempted to abduct a girl, who was able to escape and run to a nearby business for help, police said. Andrew Merriam, 51, of Hudson, was arrested and charged with enticing a child, attempt to commit a crime, and assault and battery, police said. In the area of Endicott Street and Vernon Street, Merriam allegedly tried to lure the girl closer to him by offering to show her his dog, police said. He then allegedly grabbed the …

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Business
McDonald's CT Highway Plaza Employees Fired For Unionizing, Labor Board Says McDonald's CT Highway Plaza Employees Fired For Unionizing, Labor Board Says
McDonald's CT Highway Plaza Employees Fired For Unionizing, Labor Board Says Federal labor officials agree with Connecticut McDonald’s employees who say they were fired for attempting to organize a union. Representing the workers, Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ filed charges with the state against the international fast-food company, according to the CT Post. The SEIU L32BJ has been working with McDonald’s employees at service plazas along Connecticut's highways to organize. The SEIU said there are hundreds of employees who could potentially join a McDonald’s union. The complaint filed with the Connecticut National Labor Relations Board accused M…

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Police & Fire
Drug Dealer With An AR-15 Faces Possible Lifetime Jail Sentence Drug Dealer With An AR-15 Faces Possible Lifetime Jail Sentence
Drug Dealer With An AR-15 Faces Possible Lifetime Jail Sentence A drug dealer who carried an AR-15 rifle pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Monday, Oct. 19. Ariel Pagan-Romero, 31, of Lawrence, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; and being a felon in possession of firearms, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, Connecticut said. Pagan-Romero’s drug dealing came to light following several months of investigation using an undercover officer, the Attorney's Office said. During a search of Pagan-Romero’s residence, agents found pistols, an AR-15 rifle, ammunition, fentanyl, an…

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Police & Fire
Shooting In City Sunday Night Shooting In City Sunday Night
Shooting In City Sunday Night Police are investigating a shooting in Hartford on Sunday night. The shooting happened around 8 p.m. in the area of 150 Bedford St. The victim, police said, did not sustain life-threatening injuries. If anyone knows anything about the incident, they are asked to contact police at (860) 757-4000.

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Police & Fire
No Bond For Truck Driver Accused Of Killing 7 Motorcyclists No Bond For Truck Driver Accused Of Killing 7 Motorcyclists
No Bond For Truck Driver Accused Of Killing 7 Motorcyclists A West Springfield man accused of killing seven people in a motor vehicle accident will not be allowed out on release while he awaits trial, a judge has ruled. Lawyers for Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 25, of West Springfield, had petitioned for a new bail hearing and to establish terms for Zhukovskyy’s release, but that motion was denied by a New Hampshire judge. Among the reasons for not granting a bond, the judge said there is concern Zhukovskyy would flee to Ukraine. Zhukovskyy is awaiting trial in connection to the June, 2019, deaths of seven members of the Jarheads Motorcycle Club. He is bei…

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Police & Fire
Woman Accused Of Knocking Over 'Veteran For Trump' Is Arrested Woman Accused Of Knocking Over 'Veteran For Trump' Is Arrested
Woman Accused Of Knocking Over 'Veteran For Trump' Is Arrested A woman accused of knocking over a Vietnam veteran while he campaigned for Trump has been arrested. Douglas Police said on Saturday, Oct. 17, they were called multiple times around noon to report a disturbance at the intersection of Main and Webster streets where a pro-Trump couple was waving banners in support of his reelection. Some people allegedly asked the couple to leave and one of the people, a 34-year-old woman named Kiara Dudley, of Douglas, allegedly “bumped” one of the flag-wavers “with her body,” police said. At one point, the woman allegedly stepped on the Vietnam veteran's “V…

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COVID-19: 40 Million Worldwide Caught Virus - US Leads With Most Deaths, Infections COVID-19: 40 Million Worldwide Caught Virus - US Leads With Most Deaths, Infections
Covid-19: 40 Million Worldwide Caught Virus - US Leads With Most Deaths, Infections Across the globe, 40 million people have been infected with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. The Johns Hopkins University, which tracks COVID-19 rates, said 40 million people have had the virus and 1.1 million people have died due to COVID-19. The 40 million milestone was likely reached earlier, according to researchers, as they expect COVID-19 infections are undercounted. The U.S. continues to lead the world as far as being the country with the most COVID-19 infections - 8.2 million - and deaths - 219,676. Brazil has the next highest rates for COVID-19 infections in the world wi…

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As Fears Mount, Elections Chief Says Voter Intimidation Can Lead To Jail As Fears Mount, Elections Chief Says Voter Intimidation Can Lead To Jail
As Fears Mount, Elections Chief Says Voter Intimidation Can Lead To Jail Addressing concerns about voter intimidation at the presidential polls in November, the Connecticut Secretary of State and Attorney General have issued statements reiterating the laws that protect voters. While no formal threat has been made against voters, rumors of an “army for Trump” showing up to the booths carrying weapons. “Every eligible voter in Connecticut must be able to exercise their fundamental right to vote,” said Secretary of State Denise Merrill. The Trump organization is literally calling for an “army” of poll watchers, but there has been no official directive from Trump …

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Top 5 Places To See Fall Colors In Connecticut Top 5 Places To See Fall Colors In Connecticut
Top 5 Places To See Fall Colors In Connecticut With fall colors painting the leaves in hues of red, gold, and yellow, it’s time to get leaf peepin’. But some places are better than others to observe the annual natural wonder. Local Connecticut has listed the top five places in the state to see fall colors. Among the locations are: Talcott Mountain State Park The 575-acres park on Talcott Mountain is spread across Avon, Bloomfield, and Simsbury. At the top is the Heublein tower, which has an excellent view of the area. Lover’s Leap State Park There are many easy and short walks that can be taken through the lush and scenic park in …

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