Sunday February 12, 2012 K.D. NORRIS Arts and Entertainment Editor TROY, N.Y. -- Bands, even loose-knit bands of musicians such as the Lucky Dragons, rarely take any direct inspiration from the genesis of their names -- especially when the name comes from a Japanese fishing boat accidentally caught in an atomic blast in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.   Full Story

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Monday February 13, 2012 North Adams Transcript As time moves forward, so many look back and find atrocity upon atrocity heaped on American citizens by its own country, so much so that it is hard to view injustice as an aberration. In that context, it’s hard to look at the country as fair or perfect or even good, but rather a fight between those who want it to be good and those who   Full Story

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Wednesday February 8, 2012 In some circles, copying the work of others can get someone in hot water.   Full Story

Thursday February 9, 2012 Brattleboro Women's Chorus offers sweetheart serenades BRATTLEBORO -- The singers of the Brattleboro Women's Chorus think that love is one of the best reasons to celebrate, and they want to make sure your Valentine's Day won't be ho-hum.   Full Story