Springfield police looking for man in red Jeep in connection with stabbing in...
A group of men had been arguing in front of 74 Irvington St. prior to the stabbing, police said. SPRINGFIELD — A 34-year-old man was taken to Baystate Medical Center with a stab wound to the wrist...
View ArticleChicopee School Committee to consider hall of fame for past graduates
The idea started when an Athletic Hall of Fame was created in 2009. The Chicopee School Committee has agreed to accept 43 more middle and high school students next year through the School Choice...
View Article7 injured after explosions rock Florida propane plant; 15 workers reported...
Video footage on WESH-TV in Orlando showed fires burning through trucks used to transport propane tanks, which were parked at the plant. TAVARES, Fla. — All the workers at a Florida propane gas plant...
View ArticlePM News Links: Amy Lord 'person of interest' seen hawking EBT card, train...
Martha's Vineyard residents object to how local residents are portrayed on new ABC Family show, "The Vineyard." 'Person of interest' in Amy Lord slay case seen trying to sell EBT card, police report...
View ArticleGreenfield activist Doug Wight extends hunger strike 10 days to call...
Despite his fast, Wight looks fit, though his face is splotchy and he habitually tugs at his mustache. Watch video GREENFIELD – It will be at least another 10 days until Doug Wight bites into a piece...
View ArticleMotorcycle operator in critical condition after fiery State Street crash;...
Police have not yet issued citations or filed charges in connection with the crash. Watch video Updates a story posted at 11:25 a.m. SPRINGFIELD — A motorcycle operator is in critical condition after...
View ArticleProposal to rename Plainfield Street as Barbara Rivera Way will take a number...
The effort to rename Plainfield Street as Barbara Rivera Way will include a signature petition, notices to property owners, hearings and document changes. SPRINGFIELD – A proposal to change the name...
View ArticleMassDevelopment wants $2 million in state funds released to begin cleanup at...
Sen. Gale Canderas, D-Wilbraham, said the state created the environmental hazard at Belchertown State School and now must pony up the money, as its moral duty, to make the former mental hospital and...
View ArticleHard Rock opens West Springfield campaign headquarters for Sept. 10 casino...
About 50 people turned out for the opening of campaign headquarters for Hard Rock New England's effort to get voters to approve a Sept. 10 referendum that would allow it to develop a casino on the...
View Article2 injured in crash on Route 21 in Belchertown
The accident remains under investigation by Belchertown and state police. BELCHERTOWN — Two drivers were injured Tuesday afternoon following a car accident involving a Jeep Wrangler and a Honda Pilot...
View ArticleSexual assault case involving former Palmer High School guidance counselor...
The former guidance counselor was fired in 2008. PALMER - A settlement has been reached involving a former Palmer High School student who filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court because she said her...
View Article'Save Our Boys' church service in Springfield seeks to highlight 'plight of...
Clergy members representing more than a dozen churches in the Springfield area attended the event. SPRINGFIELD — More than a dozen churches participated Tuesday night in a community worship service at...
View ArticleSpringfield officials consider convenience store in Lower Liberty Heights and...
During a meeting this week, a neighborhood activist and a property owner on Columbia Terrace said residents are concerned the store will attract loiterers and trouble, and that there is inadequate...
View ArticleAgawam City Council working on trash plan for condominium owners
Some people think it isn't fair that the owners of single-family homes and multi-family homes of up to 4 units have trash pickup covered by the city while condominium owners do not. AGAWAM — City...
View ArticleChicopee Principal David Drugan hopes to improve lowest-performing Bowe School
Bowe School educators have tried many initiatives including increasing the school day. CHICOPEE — A tour of Patrick E. Bowe School shows things might be a little different next year. Kindergarten...
View ArticleWestfield urban development and proposed riverfront project move forward
2 downtown urban renewal projects at different stages of development are part of an overall plan to enhance the Elm Street corridor with additional restaurants, retail space, housing and a...
View ArticleLA porn maker settles Ben & Jerry's lawsuit; agrees to put videos with spoof...
According to the suit, 10 titles in Caballero Video's series besmirched Ben & Jerry's name and even infringed upon its clouds-and-cows logo. This product image courtesy of Ben & Jerry's for an...
View ArticleOld Mill Pond School in Palmer undergoing mold cleanup
All the carpets are being cleaned, the superintendent said. PALMER - Superintendent Thomas A. Charko said mold cleanup at Old Mill Pond School should be completed by Friday. Thomas Charko Charko said...
View ArticleSpringfield Housing Authority to pay $11,000 penalty for missing tenant...
The Springfield Housing Authority will pay an $11,000 penalty and remove lead at four housing complexes under a settlement with federal agencies. SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Housing Authority will...
View ArticleSpringfield receives proposals to buy and redevelop the closed Sumner Avenue...
The proposals for the two closed fire stations in Springfield included plans for a banquet facility at the Oakland Street station and a home and workshop at the Sumner Avenue station. SPRINGFIELD —...
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