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Kristin Palpini

Managing Editor CT/WMa

kpalpini@dailyvoice.com

Kristin is a journalist with nearly 20 years experience reporting and editing in Massachusetts. She got her start in the field at The Daily Hampshire Gazette in Northampton, MA, where she rose to the rank of web editor. She’s been the editor in chief of the Valley Advocate, an alternative weekly newspaper also out of Northampton, and creator and editor of the award-winning Berkshire Eagle’s Business Insider (Pittsfield, MA.). Kristin is dedicated to rooting out the truth as well as the juicy details that come along with it. She also enjoys saying “y'all” far too often for someone who was born in the Bay State and kayaking. She was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Kristin Palpini's Contributions

Lifestyle
See Where Massachusetts Ranks Among The Best States To Be Single See Where Massachusetts Ranks Among The Best States To Be Single
See Where Massachusetts Ranks Among The Best States To Be Single Even with the boost that COVID-19 has given to virtual dating, where a person physically lives still plays a major role in how easily one can score a date. For its annual review of the “best states for singles,” WalletHub ranked the romantic environment of 50 states based on factors such as cost of living, demographics, employment, and the availability of things to do. It turns out that Massachusetts is a pretty good place to find love, or just like, if you’re single. Massachusetts is the 12th best place for singles to live in the United States largely due to its many activities and establ…

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Lifestyle
Vote: 'Super' Question As NFL's Title Game Nears - Do You Like Drums, Flats, Or Just Wing It? Vote: 'Super' Question As NFL's Title Game Nears - Do You Like Drums, Flats, Or Just Wing It?
Vote: 'Super' Question As NFL's Title Game Nears - Do You Like Drums, Flats, Or Just Wing It? It's time to settle this one: When it comes to chicken wings, which is better: flats or drums? This debate has been raging among wing connoisseurs for years, but always heats up a bit around Chicken Wing Day - which is sometimes also referred to as the Super Bowl. Over this Super Bowl weekend, Saturday, Feb. 6, and Super Sunday, Feb. 7, Americans are expected to eat 1.4 billion wings, according to RestaurantNews.com. This is up 2 percent from last year, the National Chicken Council said.  Both flats and drums are delicious, of course. If you're eating chicken wings, regardless of the …

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Police & Fire
Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd
Space Heaters May Have Caused Fatal Fire - Victim ID'd Fire officials have determined the cause of a fatal fire in Blackstone, while the District Attorney has identified the victim. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, fire and law enforcement officials said the cause of the Jan. 30 fire at 16 Auclair St. in Blackstone was electrical. The fire, which engulfed a one-family home converted with an apartment on the side, was fatal for Teagan “Dave” Lafayette, 30, who lived there. Lafayette was an inspector for Tegra Medical in Franklin. He enjoyed fishing and gaming, Lafayette's obituary said. A GoFundMe campaign was started for Lafayette’s family with the goal …

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Lifestyle
Springfield Convenience Store Sells $1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Springfield Convenience Store Sells $1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket
Springfield Convenience Store Sells $1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket A Springfield convenience store recently sold a $1 million winning lottery ticket. On Jan. 14, the Massachusetts Lottery announced that a $1 million-winning Mega Millions ticket was sold at Page Convenience, 500 Page Boulevard, in Springfield. The winner is Israel Luna Arroyo, of Springfield, who successfully matched the first five winning numbers playing the multi-state game’s Jan. 8 drawing. Arroyo played his own special set of numbers and told lottery organizers that he plans to buy a house with his winnings. Page Convenience will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket…

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Lifestyle
Western Mass Man Wins $1 Million On Scratch Ticket Western Mass Man Wins $1 Million On Scratch Ticket
Western Mass Man Wins $1 Million On Scratch Ticket A $1 million lottery prize was recently claimed by a Western Massachusetts man. On Jan. 8, the Massachusetts State Lottery announced that Joseph Siwa of Westfield had won the $1 million prize in “The Fastest Road to $1 Million” instant ticket game. Siwa chose the cash option on the prize and received a one-time payment of $650,000 (before taxes). He told lottery officials he plans on buying a house and a car with the prize money. Siwa purchased the winning ticket in Westfield at Nouria, 88-90, South Maple Street. Nouria will receive a $10,000 bonus for the sale.

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News
Man Dies Attempting To Rev His Way Out Of A Snowbank Man Dies Attempting To Rev His Way Out Of A Snowbank
Man Dies Attempting To Rev His Way Out Of A Snowbank A New Jersey man has died after attempts to drive his car out of a snowbank proved fatal. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Little Ferry Police responded to a report of a vehicle stuck in the snow around 9 a.m. near Mehrof Road. Though it could not be seen through the piles of snow the car, a four-door Mazda SUV hatchback had driven up on a parking divider with part of the car on the grass, according to NBC News. When police arrived on the scene they saw the driver repeatedly revving his engine and spinning his tires in an attempt to free the car. The officers yelled that his plan wasn’t working and…

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Police & Fire
COVID-19: Massachusetts Cop-Killer Is Getting Early Release From Prison COVID-19: Massachusetts Cop-Killer Is Getting Early Release From Prison
Covid-19: Massachusetts Cop-Killer Is Getting Early Release From Prison A man who shot and killed a local police officer in 1975 is being released early from prison. Edgar Bowser, 62, has been granted medical parole, 46 years after he murdered Shrewsbury Police Officer James Lonchiadis, a married 28-years-old man with children at the time of his death, according to MassLive. Though he’s being released early, Bowser is unlikely to be able to enjoy freedom. He is currently unresponsive after being diagnosed with metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma, throat cancer, and catching COVID-19. Bowser had been on a ventilator for weeks and was unresponsive when it was dec…

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News
US Flags Flying At Half-Staff To Honor Local Soldier US Flags Flying At Half-Staff To Honor Local Soldier
US Flags Flying At Half-Staff To Honor Local Soldier American flags flying across Massachusetts have been lowered to half-staff Friday, Feb. 5 in honor of a local, deceased Air National Guard sergeant. On Jan. 29, Massachusetts Air National Guard (MANG) Sergeant Christopher Murdock Delano, of Middleboro, died unexpectedly, according to his obituary. He was 36 years old when at the time of his death. DeLano grew up in Randolph and graduated from Blue Hills Regional Technical High School, graduating in 2003. Loved ones knew DeLano as funny, witty, and a skilled craftsman. DeLano leaves behind his daughter, many relatives, and his five dogs. …

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Police & Fire
Second Local Man Arrested By FBI Over Jan. 6 Capitol Building Attack Second Local Man Arrested By FBI Over Jan. 6 Capitol Building Attack
Second Local Man Arrested By FBI Over Jan. 6 Capitol Building Attack A North Adams man was recently accused of participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol Building and arrested. On Thursday, Feb. 4, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that Brian McCreary, 33, of North Adams. He is one out of 5 New England people who have been arrested since the pro-Trump Jan. 6 siege - and the second Berkshire County man busted for alleged participation. In January, David Lester Ross, 33, of Pittsfield, was arrested in connection with the riot, as well. McCreary is being charged with: Knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grou…

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Business
DEP Fines These Local Businesses Over Alleged Environmental Violations DEP Fines These Local Businesses Over Alleged Environmental Violations
DEP Fines These Local Businesses Over Alleged Environmental Violations In January, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection fined 8 local businesses for failure to comply with previous enforcement orders. The DEP issued 79 enforcement orders statewide in January, according to the department’s database. Only 8 of those orders resulted in fines for Western Mass companies. There were no fines assessed in January for Central Massachusetts or Berkshire's businesses.  All of the Western Mass businesses that were fined were disciplined for the same alleged violation and were issued the enforcement orders on the same day (Jan. 22). The violation w…

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