Orlando Bloom, Condola Rashad, 'Romeo and Juliet' with a twist
Opens Sept. 20 at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York. By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK — When Condola Rashad snagged the coveted role of Juliet opposite Orlando Bloom's Romeo on Broadway, she...
View ArticleRecipes: Citrus-spice almond butter torte
This cake is inspired by a classic recipe that originated in Brittany, France. By ALISON LADMAN Associated Press This cake is inspired by a classic recipe that originated in Brittany, France. Simply...
View ArticleBreast Cancer Awareness Month: Place a tribute, 'Rays of Hope' marks 20th year
Special print, online section offers space for individual tribute to cancer survivors, fallen warriors, those undergoing treatment. 'Rays of Hope' walk/run set Oct. 20. The Oct. 9 Health and Science...
View ArticleHispanic Caribbean Foods presentation at Wistariahurst to highlight...
What do you know about foods from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic. HOLYOKE –What’s the difference between a plantain and a banana? For some, it’s obvious. But for those who aren’t sure, Harry...
View ArticleSpringfield dental practice to offer free care as part of 'Dentistry From the...
On Oct. 5, Springfield Dentist David Peck and Taylor Street Dental Associates will offer a free filling, extraction or cleaning to the uninsured or those unable to pay. On Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m,...
View ArticleSeth Kellogg's Birds of the Air: Migration of the broadwings
Broadwings usually migrate in slowly increasing numbers through mid-September. September brought crisp, cool nights that were filled with millions of flying birds. The great migration was on in...
View ArticleReligion notes around valley: Tag sales, ham dinner, revival
Variety of faith-based events. Tag sale SPRINGFIELD – Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Road, is having a tag sale Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Holy Cross gym. Admission and parking are free....
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Get ready for Taste of Italy
Popular annual event scheduled Oct. 5 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Springfield. Edward Laudato of Westfield at the Taste of Italy, at a previous Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in...
View ArticleClassical's homecoming, open house featues tours, exhibits
115th anniversary event features school memorabilia, condo tours. To celebrate the former Classical High School’s 115th year, the non-profit group dedicated to preserving the building’s history will...
View ArticleRecipes: Puffed curry potato pockets
Puffed pastry dough is a totally underappreciated ingredient, at least as far as time-crunched families are concerned. By J.M. HIRSCH Puffed pastry dough is a totally underappreciated ingredient, at...
View ArticleRecipes: Chocolate banana ginger quick bread
This bread's at home on a breakfast table, at a mid-afternoon tea or an after-dinner dessert. By ALISON LADMAN The great thing about quick breads also is the most obvious. They're quick. Stir together...
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Forest Park's Stone Dog lineage rescued, thanks to Springfield firefighter...
Popular Stone Dog sculpture vanished from the park in 1987, but a successor is now in place and already entertaining kids as a friendly back to climb upon. A much loved dog is back, and Springfield...
View ArticleUNlisted's Lauren Padilla's style quiz: What would you wear if . . .
Take a little test of your fashion, or lack of, sensibilities. By LAUREN PADILLA Longmeadow High STYLE QUIZ Question 1: You wake up late (I mean, really, really late), and you have less than five...
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'Through Her Eyes' conference focuses on needs of girls
Keynote speaker is Carissa Phelps, author of "Ruwaway Girl: Escaping Life on the Streets, One Helping Hand at a Time." The Center for Human Development will host its ninth annual “Through Her Eyes”...
View ArticleEnvironmental chemicals said to threaten reproductive health in U.S.
Threat both to men, pregnant women seen by American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Society for Reproductive Medicine. By LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON — From mercury to pesticides,...
View ArticleMacArthur Foundation 2013 'genius grants' recipients of $625,000 include...
Robin Fleming's work as a Boston College medieval historian has been to show the humanity of nations passed over in history books. DON BABWIN Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The old man couldn't...
View ArticleSchools criticized for hair bans on dreadlocks, Afros
Hair restrictions raise societal questions. By LEANNE ITALIE "Why are you so sad?" a TV reporter asked the little girl with a bright pink bow in her hair. "Because they didn't like my dreads," she...
View ArticleBaystate Medical seeks women, ages 16 to 21, for eating disorder-yoga study...
Will examine yoga's impact on women diagnosed with an eating disorder. The division of Child Behavioral Health at Baystate Medical Center is seeking young women, diagnosed with an eating disorder, to...
View ArticleSmart Spending: Navigating supermarket meat labels
Here's a look at what those labels mean on meats. By CANDICE CHOI NEW YORK — Browsing the meat section at the supermarket, labels abound for organic meat, kosher meat and meat raised without...
View ArticleAAA Pioneer Valley to unveil electric vehicle charging at educational event
Scheduled Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in West Springfield. AAA Pioneer Valley will host its first Electric Vehicle (EV) educational event, while unveiling its new EV Charging Station and Tire Refill...
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