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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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Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive COVID-19 Cases - Link Updated Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive COVID-19 Cases - Link Updated
Website Lists Every MA School That Reported Positive Covid-19 Cases - Link Updated In Massachusetts, 96 confirmed incidents of COVID-19 infections among elementary and secondary school students, faculty, and staff have been reported since the start of the pandemic. So far, Worcester has had the most wide-reaching outbreak, but the virus only spread to faculty and staff. No Worcester students have reported contracting COVID-19 at school. About 50 Massachusetts school districts have had to contend with infections and the aftermath, which can include sterilization and quarantine. The numbers come from the National Education Association, which is tracking reports of school-…

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Business
10 New Restaurants Coming To Worcester 10 New Restaurants Coming To Worcester
10 New Restaurants Coming To Worcester Since September, about 10 new restaurants have opened or have announced plans to open soon in Worcester. Among the new offerings serving up tasty plates are barbecue, donuts, coffee, as well as Greek, Thai, and Caribbean food. While COVID-19 has restricted how many eateries operate - forcing some to close for good - at least nine new restaurants are making their way to Worcester. And at least three of these restaurants have already opened. The city is also considering a license application from a club that wants to reopen and serve food. The new eateries add to Worcester's cred as a rising…

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Police & Fire
Connecticut AG Blasts 'Offensive' Federal Lawsuit Accusing Yale Of Anti-White, -Asian Policy Connecticut AG Blasts 'Offensive' Federal Lawsuit Accusing Yale Of Anti-White, -Asian Policy
Connecticut AG Blasts 'Offensive' Federal Lawsuit Accusing Yale Of Anti-White, -Asian Policy The Connecticut AG is calling the U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit against Yale's alleged discrimination against white and Asian-American people “politically motivated,” “offensive” and a “complete overreach.” On Thursday, Oct. 8, the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Yale University alleging its admission policies are racist for seeking to racially “balance” the university’s population. Many colleges and universities create diversity recruitment goals in an effort to bolster equity. “The [Trump] Administration has fully embraced its racist mantle as the last gasp of this fai…

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Police & Fire
Structure Fire Closes Hartford Intersection Oct. 9, A.M. Structure Fire Closes Hartford Intersection Oct. 9, A.M.
Structure Fire Closes Hartford Intersection Oct. 9, A.M. A structure fire has closed an intersection in Hartford Friday, Oct. 9. Firefighters have been fighting a blaze at the intersection of Garden-Capen streets since around 6:30 a.m., Hartford Police said, Police also said, at that time, that they expect the intersection to be closed for several hours and are asking people to find alternate routes. This story will be updated as new information becomes available.

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Business
Iconic Bar In Connecticut Up For Sale Iconic Bar In Connecticut Up For Sale
Iconic Bar In Connecticut Up For Sale An iconic gay bar in southern Connecticut that has been part of the community for seven years is up for sale. The owners of Trevi Lounge say they are retiring, according to a listing on BizBuySell.com as well as two other business-for-sale sites. There are about 35 other bars, pubs, and taverns for sale in Connecticut as of Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the online lister. The asking price is $210,000. Trevi, on Kings Highway Cutoff in Fairfield, is one of the few LGBTQ-focused bars in Connecticut, according to a 2018 article in the Fairfield County Business Journal. The article …

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Connecticut Is Top Destination For People Moving Due To COVID-19 Connecticut Is Top Destination For People Moving Due To COVID-19
Connecticut Is Top Destination For People Moving Due To Covid-19 More and more people moving due to COVID-19 are relocating to Connecticut. A new survey by United Van Lines, a national moving company, found that 20 percent of its customers who moved to Connecticut between March and August did so due to COVID-19. Only Vermont and North Dakota had more people moving there due to the pandemic. Among the reasons customers gave for moving during the pandemic: - Concerns for personal and family health and wellbeing - Desires to be closer to family - Changes in employment or work arrangement (including the ability to work remotely) - The desire for a life…

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'Nip Hunt' Captures Almost 50,000 Littered Bottles Over Weekend 'Nip Hunt' Captures Almost 50,000 Littered Bottles Over Weekend
'Nip Hunt' Captures Almost 50,000 Littered Bottles Over Weekend Tens of thousands of littered nip bottles were picked up over a weekend citywide cleanup and “nip hunt.” All in all, a group of volunteers picked up almost 50,000 littered miniature "nip" liquor bottles in Gardner on Saturday, Oct. 3. The hunt was sponsored in part by Anthony’s Liquor Mart, which put out a “bounty” on the tiny liquor bottles during the event - 5 cents per nip.  Owner James Kraskouskas said he paid out just under $2,500, according to the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. The money was donated to Keep Gardner Beautiful, a group that organizes weekend city cleanups. Empt…

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Business
Amherst Could Pay You To Shop And Eat In Town Amherst Could Pay You To Shop And Eat In Town
Amherst Could Pay You To Shop And Eat In Town To help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Amherst BID is awarding gift cards to people who shop in the town's stores and eat at its restaurants. The Amherst Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) announced Thursday, Oct. 7, the launch of its “Take the Pledge” campaign. From now until Dec. 31 people can turn in their receipts from an official checklist of restaurants, retailers, and services or salons to be entered to win one of three prizes: $100-$500 in Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce gift cards. “As our town navigates through the pandemic during the fall and early…

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Police & Fire
Observation Of Alleged Drug Deal Leads To 4 Arrests Observation Of Alleged Drug Deal Leads To 4 Arrests
Observation Of Alleged Drug Deal Leads To 4 Arrests After observing a suspected drug deal, Springfield Police seized the 123rd illegal firearm recovered in the city this year. The incident also led to four arrests. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, at around 11 a.m., Springfield Police saw a suspected drug deal in the parking lot on the 500 block of Sumner Avenue, after which the suspects drove away in two vehicles. Police stopped one of the vehicles on Sumner Avenue and allegedly found 69 bags of heroin and a bag of cocaine, police said. Gary Powell and Rene Letendre were the passengers in the vehicle and were each arrested on drug charges, police…

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Holiday Home-Makeover Show Issues Casting Call In Connecticut Holiday Home-Makeover Show Issues Casting Call In Connecticut
Holiday Home-Makeover Show Issues Casting Call In Connecticut If you love Christmas, but fall a little flat when it comes to decorating for the holidays, Netflix wants to hear from you. The streaming entertainment service is now casting for its second season of “Holiday Home Makeovers With Mr. Christmas” in the tri-state area. The show is scheduled to debut its first four-episode season in November. “Holiday Home Makers” is hosted by Benjamin Bradley, a New York City interior designer. JS Casting is seeking people with “uplifting stores” who have dreamed about making their homes into “lavish winter wonderlands.” You can call for casting yourself or…

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