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  • 1 week ago | masslive.com | Aprell May Munford

    Kevin S. Watts turns meditation into magic, transforming personal struggles into stunning art and gemstone jewelry, sculptures and digital animation that heals and inspires. (Aprell May Munford/ The Republican)Aprell May Munford

  • 1 week ago | masslive.com | Aprell May Munford

    HOLYOKE ― Since January, Brian Keenan has led a crackdown that he says has reclaimed parks from drug dealers, prostitutes and blight. Keenan, a lifelong cop and Holyoke’s new police chief, is a big believer in the broken windows theory, which puts forth that every city arrest, no matter how small, can improve the quality of life for residents. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Aprell May Munford

    SPRINGFIELD — Using meditation as his inspiration, Kevin Watts, owner of Knowledge Sculpture, turns personal challenges into sculpture and jewelry that he hopes inspires and shares love. Watts often meditates at the Enfield Lookout at the Quabbin Reservoir, reflecting on his journey overcoming obstacles. These experiences inspire original characters, which he fashions into pendants made from resin, clay and gemstones. His work includes custom jewelry, art, graphic designs and digital animations.

  • 1 week ago | masslive.com | Aprell May Munford

    El lote Beyond Armour Yard en las calles Race y Main en Holyoke se ha transformado en un espacio vibrante y lleno de arte. A principios del mes, los artistas compitieron en el concurso de murales “Clash of the Cans,” (o “Choque de las latas”) mientras que los visitantes disfrutaron de la escultura interactiva BeND, que ofrecía una combinación de arte y juego. Beyond Walls, en colaboración con la ciudad de Holyoke, el alcalde Joshua A.

  • 1 week ago | masslive.com | Aprell May Munford

    WEST SPRINGFIELD — Over the last 10 years, town government has been on a spending spree, Town Councilor Daniel M. O’Brien says. To oppose that, O’Brien is running for mayor. He took out papers June 2 to run against incumbent Mayor William C. Reichelt in the November election. Reichelt says O’Brien’s statements are not true, town spending is reasonable and residents are getting value for their money.

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