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Letter: It’s Time for an Incremental, Affordable Restoration of the Jones Library

Jim Turner May 24, 2024 1

The following letter was sent to the Town Council and Town Manager on May 19,...

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Letter: Looming Library Costs Endanger School Override Vote

Jim Turner March 31, 2023 2

The following letter was sent to the Amherst Town Council on March 28, 2023. I...

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Photo Of The Week:  Fossil Ferns By Jim Turner
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Photo Of The Week: Fossil Ferns By Jim Turner

Jim Turner January 20, 2023 2

I was very fortunate to spend many childhood summers where the land meets the sea...

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Opinion: Amherst’s White Elephant

Jim Turner September 16, 2022 5

In traditional Southeast Asia white elephants are considered sacred. Receiving the gift of a white...

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Opinion: Climate Heroes and Zeros

Jim Turner April 15, 2022 1

Everyone loves heroes.  As a born and bred Red Sox fan I can think of...

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