Restaurant news: Salem Cross Inn, Lord Jeffrey Inn, Hash House A Go Go and more
Several dining events are planned as the holidays near. The Republican A note from Peg Gorman of the Salem Cross Inn included early holiday good wishes as well as some day trip suggestions. Gorman,...
View ArticlePhotos: Melissa Rycroft - 'Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars' champion
The former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and "Bachelor" contestant had finished third in the season 8 competition. Melissa Rycroft defeated Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson and "General Hospital" actress...
View Article'Hobbit' fans rejoice film's world premiere
The film will open in theaters around the world in December. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Wearing elf ears and wizard hats, sitting atop their dad's shoulders or peering from balconies, tens of...
View ArticleWoman locked up in Alec Baldwin NY stalking case
There were recent media reports that Genevieve Sabourin had posted angry tweets about Baldwin's new wife. FILE - In this Thursday, July 26, 2012 file photo, Genevieve Sabourin appears in New York...
View ArticleSmashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan talks, music, philosophy and the Chicago Bears
Along with waxing philosophic about music, spirituality, and songwriting, Corgan also offered thoughts on professional football. Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins AP file photo The Smashing...
View ArticleBeer Nut: Taking time to reflect on blessings
Allow me to list the things I'm grateful for and the reasons I am thankful for them. Beer Nut columnist George Lenker The Republican The hustle, bustle and general madness of the holiday shopping...
View ArticleABC celebrating Dick Clark on New Year's Eve
Clark, who did the first annual "New Year's Rockin' Eve" special on ABC in 1972, died at age 82 in April. NEW YORK (AP) — ABC is turning its first New Year's Eve without Dick Clark in four decades...
View ArticleThe Muppets join CeeLo Green for a Christmas video
The Voice's CeeLo Green has released a holiday album and teamed up with The Muppets on a really fun, spirited track. The Voice's CeeLo Green has released a holiday album and teamed up with The Muppets...
View ArticleThis week, 'The Walking Dead' shows us what happens "When the Dead Come...
How was the final set-up episode of this half of the season? I guess this walker wasn't all that interested in KFC. AMC It's been clear since the introduction of The Governor (David Morrissey) that...
View Article'Sons of Anarchy' delivers the best episode of the season this week
This was the first club vote in a while that I care about Jax went down a very dark road this week. FX This week's episode of Sons of Anarchy started off hot on the heels of Bobby's (Mark Boone...
View ArticleSix Flags New England wins permit to build Bonzai Pipelines water ride in Agawam
Officials believe the new water ride proposed for Six Flags will not create any noise problems because riders will be in tubes. This is a view of a Bonzai Pipelines ride in Maryland, the same kind of...
View ArticleRestaurant review: Dana's Grillroom in Wilbraham
Made over earlier this year from a 1960s-style coffee shop, Dana's Grillroom in Wilbraham has brought its unique perspective on sophisticated dining to Boston Road. Those who patronized the...
View ArticleNorthampton's Iron Horse to host Valley Rising Compilation Vol. II release...
Show features 10 acts on the Collective Music Group's latest record release. Jamie Kent & The Options play the Iron Horse Music Hall Sunday. JamieKent.com Some of the Valley's most exciting young...
View ArticleThursday Entertainment Links: Ben Affleck named Entertainer of the Year,...
Daily roundup of entertainment and celebrity news. Ben Affleck AP photo Ben Affleck named EW's Entertainer of the Year. (ew.com) Steven Tyler tries to smooth things out with Nicki Minaj. (eonline.com)...
View ArticleLindsay Lohan arrested on assault charge in NYC
Actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested Thursday after police said she hit a woman during an argument at a New York City nightclub. In this Nov. 20, 2012 photo, actress Lindsay Lohan attends a dinner...
View ArticleTrailer Park to play The Basement in Northampton
Along with Saturday’s performance at the Basement, Trailer Park will headline the venue on New Year’s Eve. Trailer Park Trailer Park is definitely back. After a five-year hiatus the band re-formed in...
View ArticleOff the Menu: Holiday dining continues to grow
Though the final numbers aren't in yet, the National Restaurant Association expects that the number of Americans who either dined out or picked up prepared dinners this Thanksgiving is likely to top...
View ArticleWilliam Shatner to attend retirement of aircraft carrier USS Enterprise
The world's first-nuclear powered aircraft carrier returned to Norfolk, Va., from its final deployment earlier this month. William Shatner AP NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Captain James T. Kirk will be on hand...
View ArticleLindsay Lohan charged with lying, reckless drive in California
Prosecutors in California have charged Lindsay Lohan with lying to police and reckless driving stemming from a car crash on a coastal highway earlier this year. In this Nov. 20, 2012 photo, actress...
View ArticleAnother Yoda statue, Calif. Star Wars fans may get
Filmmaker George Lucas plans to help build a small park in Marin County that would feature a bronze sculpture of the popular Star Wars character, along with one of Indiana Jones. SAN ANSELMO, Calif....
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