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.
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By: James Pentland
NORTHAMPTON — Marking a century of caring for veterans and their families, the VA medical center in Leeds is holding an anniversary event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, including entertainment, food, speakers and a historical sign tour.The...
By: James Pentland, Florence Ma
Joann Lutz temporarily hangs artwork by Rocky Hill Cohousing members for the Global Art Project for Peace, an international art exchange. STAFF PHOTO/DAN LITTLE
NORTHAMPTON — A city man facing four counts of assault to murder and four felony weapons charges after allegedly trying to kill his neighbors by firing an assault rifle through a shared interior wall at their Wright Avenue home in December will remain...
By: James Pentland
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia touted many of the positive developments in a recent speech.
GOSHEN — Voters will be asked to approve a budget of $3,819,596 and numerous other financial articles when they convene for Town Meeting at John James Memorial Hall on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.The budget, including $1,718,833 in school spending, reflects...
By: James Pentland
CHESTERFIELD — Being home-schooled for much of her secondary school career gives Priya McSweeney some measure of choice over how she spends her time.Still, that alone doesn’t fully account for the 16-year-old’s expertise in the field of arboriculture,...
By: James Pentland
A marker at the end of East Main Street in Williamsburg explaining the damage when the Mill River flooded the town. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
By: James Pentland
NORTHAMPTON — A West Springfield man facing additional charges in Franklin County will remain jailed without the right to bail after his arraignment Wednesday in Hampshire Superior Court on drug and weapons charges.
By: James Pentland
Dave Christopolis, Hilltown Community Development Corp. executive director, talks to Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll after she announced a 300,000 Community Investment Tax Credit award at Hilltown CDC in Chesterfield, Thursday. STAFF PHOTO/JAMES PENTLAND
By: James Pentland
CHESTERFIELD — Town Meeting voters approved budgets and a slate of spending articles Monday, but split over the two petition articles on the ballot, Town Clerk Sandra Wickland reported.
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