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The Short List

From New England Public Media, a rotating panel of journalists from western New England discuss on Fridays the big stories of the week.

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'Abysmal' Turnout In Holyoke, But 'Very Good Set Of Options' For Voters In November

'Abysmal' Turnout In Holyoke, But 'Very Good Set Of Options' For Voters In November

Tuesday was preliminary election day in a few western Massachusetts communities. In the race for Holyoke mayor, City Cou... Read more

24 Sep 2021

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An 'Alarming And Scary' COVID Rise, And A Huge 'Gap' In Hospital Staffing

An 'Alarming And Scary' COVID Rise, And A Huge 'Gap' In Hospital Staffing

Calling the spike "alarming and scary," Mayor Domenic Sarno said there were more then 250 new cases of COVID-19 in Sprin... Read more

17 Sep 2021

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'Probably The Right Call' For Sheriff To Keep Incarcerated People From Troubled Courthouse

'Probably The Right Call' For Sheriff To Keep Incarcerated People From Troubled Courthouse

Despite what officials have called extensive mold cleanup and environmental testing at the Roderick Ireland Courthouse i... Read more

10 Sep 2021

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A Call For 'Clarity' On Mask Rules, And A Plea For The Unvaccinated To Get The Shots

A Call For 'Clarity' On Mask Rules, And A Plea For The Unvaccinated To Get The Shots

This week, some health officials in western Massachusetts issued mask mandates or advisories amid rising COVID-19 rates.

13 Aug 2021

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'The Governor Has To Be The One To Step Up' As Massachusetts Shifts Mask Guidelines

'The Governor Has To Be The One To Step Up' As Massachusetts Shifts Mask Guidelines

This week, the Centers for Disease Control recommended people go back to wearing masks indoors in places where the delta... Read more

30 Jul 2021

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A 'Holding Pattern' For Many Amid Rising COVID-19 Case Rates

A 'Holding Pattern' For Many Amid Rising COVID-19 Case Rates

COVID-19 case rates have been on the rise over the last few weeks in Massachusetts and elsewhere.

23 Jul 2021

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Western Mass. Mayoral Campaigns Raising Cash, But 'Too Early To Tell' Who Voters Favor

Western Mass. Mayoral Campaigns Raising Cash, But 'Too Early To Tell' Who Voters Favor

You might be thinking about your vacation plans or backyard barbecues, but there are several mayoral races heating up ac... Read more

16 Jul 2021

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The Short List Lights Up A Conversation About Cannabis — Now Legal In Connecticut

The Short List Lights Up A Conversation About Cannabis — Now Legal In Connecticut

On Thursday, possession of marijuana became legal for recreational use in Connecticut. That's after the General Assembly... Read more

2 Jul 2021

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Massachusetts Vaccine Lottery Might Nudge Some To Get A COVID-19 Shot

Massachusetts Vaccine Lottery Might Nudge Some To Get A COVID-19 Shot

This week, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a COVID-19 vaccine lottery, designed to encourage people to co... Read more

18 Jun 2021

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In A 'No-Win Situation,' Springfield Police Commissioner Clapprood 'Has To Start Listening'

In A 'No-Win Situation,' Springfield Police Commissioner Clapprood 'Has To Start Listening'

This week, a group of seniors gathered in downtown Springfield t0 renew their call for Police Commissioner Cheryl Clappr... Read more

11 Jun 2021

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