June 1, 2011.   A rare occurence in Massachusetts happened on this day as a massive tornado touched down around Springfield and surrounding towns.  Where I live, across the state, we were thankfully spared and only experienced a severe thunderstorm.  Before the storm front passed through, the sky appeared to be lit by orange flames.  It was both a beautiful and ominous sight.  Our biggest worry was whether or not Channel 7 would be broadcasting the Bruins game.  We were lucky.  (The Canucks were luckier.)