Dear Abby: I’m in an open relationship with my partner. We both enjoy hooking up with other people, but only if we agree on the person. It was going great; I still got my one-on-one time with my partner. But now it seems that instead...
Upcoming program at Berkshire Botanical GardenSTOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming program: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2 to 4 p.m., “Crafting a Holiday Wreath from Fresh and Dried Botanicles.” This two hour program will combine a classroom introduction with guided hands-on practice using...
Dear Eric: My 35-year-old brother “Jeff” lives in another state and has been dating and living with his 25-year-old girlfriend for five years. He has flown home to visit us several times over the years but has never brought her with him to meet us.At...
I’ve made the decision to distance myself from my sister, who exhibits narcissistic, dramatic, needy and demanding behavior.For years, I offered her help, advice and support, only to have the relationship follow a repetitive and unhealthy cycle. I would set boundaries and shut her out...
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SOUTHWICK – With losses to Westfield and South Hadley fresh in their minds, the Southwick Regional High School girls soccer team enjoyed a get-right game where just about everything went their way.Southwick’s Lorelai Whalley recorded a hat trick, scoring three goals and assisting on another...
Massachusetts voters gave their approval Tuesday to a ballot question that would give state Auditor Diana DiZoglio the right to audit her former colleagues in the state Legislature.They also rejected a question that would have boosted wages for tipped workers.The “yes” vote on the auditing...
Dear Eric: My husband doesn’t live in the country in which he was born. Because of that, I’ve tried to connect with his family. We visited his family over the years and vice versa. He has a cousin who asked if we could stay in...
Democratic state Sen. Paul Mark cruised to an overwhelming victory over his Republican opponent David Rosa in his bid for a second term to represent Berkshire County and the westernmost towns of Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties.“I’m grateful to the people of our district for...
Two-term Republican State Rep. Kelly Pease won a decisive but hard-fought victory over Democratic challenger Westfield City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane for the 4th Hampden District, which encompasses most of Westfield and all of Southampton.In Westfield, Pease won every precinct with a total vote of 10,609...