James Pentland is a journalist based in Northampton, Massachusetts. He writes for local newspapers such as the Amherst Bulletin and the Daily Hampshire Gazette, covering a range of topics including local news, crime, community events, and human interest stories. His work has also been featured in other regional publications such as the Greenfield Recorder, Athol Daily News, and Concord Monitor.
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Northampton, Massachusetts, United States (Local)
James Pentland's articles predominantly focus on local news, including crime, government & politics, and community events in Massachusetts. He frequently covers legal proceedings and announcements related to the local area. If you are reaching out to him with a pitch, consider providing insights or access to individuals involved in ongoing court cases, local business developments, or community events happening within his geographic focus.
Given his coverage of evolving stories and breaking news related to crime and government policies in Northampton and nearby areas of Massachusetts, he may be interested in pitches that provide updates on ongoing legal proceedings or unfolding events with significant impact at the local level.
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By: James Pentland
NORTHAMPTON — A city man was ordered detained Wednesday following his arraignment in Northampton District Court on charges of making threats against a Hampshire County prosecutor.Cody Malone, 28, allegedly made repeated and escalating threats against...
By: James Pentland
NORTHAMPTON — A Haydenville man who had been free on $15,000 bail following his arrest on drug and assault charges stemming from a multi-town police chase in October remained jailed this week after being arrested recently on new charges.Eric...
By: James Pentland
Yvonne Hao, secretary of economic development, speaks during the announcement of grants to sustainable manufacturing companies in Holyoke Thursday afternoon. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
NORTHAMPTON — A former Southampton mortgage loan officer’s rape case is on hold while the state’s high court determines whether his attorney can continue to represent him.Mathieu J. Tebo was preparing to go to trial in Hampshire Superior Court on 30...
By: James Pentland
HOLYOKE — A man who police say was involved in a shooting Thursday afternoon that damaged the City Hall Annex building faces a raft of weapons and drug charges following his arrest soon after the shooting.
By: James Pentland
HADLEY — Elements Massage studio in Hadley closed recently after it was issued a stop-work order by the state for operating without workers compensation insurance.
By: James Pentland
NORTHAMPTON — Sublime Systems Inc. has announced an agreement to reserve 2,000 tons of its low-carbon cement for use in Vineyard Offshore’s planned wind farm.The reservation agreement depends on state approval of the company’s 1,200-megawatt Vineyard...
By: James Pentland
The former Berkshire Trail Elementary School in Cummington. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
Deepika Shukla of Northampton, an assistant U.S. attorney, has been nominated as a Superior Court judge. SUBMITTED PHOTO
By: James Pentland
Retired Superior Court Judge Bertha Josephson, pictured at a retirement ceremony in 2016, has agreed to return to the bench to fill in when she’s able. A shortage of judges is slowing down courthouse work throughout the state, including in Hampshire Superior Court. GAZETTE FILE PHOTO
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