Amherst police, probing thefts of jewelry from off-campus rental units, urge...
The residences appeared to have been left unlocked, police said. An Amherst Police cruiser. AMHERST -- Police probing the thefts of jewelry and other items from two off-campus rental units Saturday...
View ArticleThreatening message forces precautionary evacuation of Springfield Technical...
The evacuation was described as a precautionary measure. UPDATE, 11:25 a.m.: All day and evening classes have been canceled, the school announced via Twitter. SPRINGFIELD -- The campus of Springfield...
View ArticleGranby Town Meeting to vote on authorizing $800K for study of West Street School
Importantly, the feasibility study is needed for the town to be eligible for state money to help underwrite any future action including construction costs. GRANBY – Voters at an upcoming special Town...
View ArticleEgremont fires long-time police chief
Egremont's three-member board of selectman has voted unanimously to fire the town's embattled police chief. EGREMONT, Mass. (AP) — Egremont's three-member board of selectman has voted unanimously to...
View ArticleWestfield State University President Evan Dobelle eyes whistleblower...
After his errors were pointed out by Westfield State vice president Gerald Hayes, Dobelle said he effectively blew the whistle on himself by notifying the board of trustees. WESTFIELD – Westfield...
View ArticleHolyoke senior citizens can take courses in solving crimes, world religions,...
The $25 registration fee gets you into as many courses as you want to take. Holyoke Police Capt. Denise M. Duguay will present a course on crime-solving in the life-long learning series offered to the...
View ArticleSouth Hadley Fire Department: 2 people hospitalized after motorcycle collides...
Authorities were unable to provide updates on the conditions of the injured crash victims. Updates story published at 10:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24. SOUTH HADLEY — Two people were hospitalized...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Springfield police hunting for suspects who beat and...
Westfield State University alumnus Emilee Gagnon, of Holliston, was killed when she was struck by a vehicle during a charity bicycle ride in Ohio. These were the most read stories on MassLive.com...
View ArticleUMass professor Lisa Chasan-Taber receives $3.2 million in federal grants
UMass epidemiology professor receives $3.2 million federal grant. Submitted photo AMHERST –University of Massachusetts professor Lisa E. Chasan-Taber has received a $3.2 million grant from the...
View ArticleTD Bank lends hand with fruit orchards and new trees in Springfield in...
TD Bank has been involved in planting two fruit orchards this year, and will plant trees at Riverfront Park in October. SPRINGFIELD – Numerous TD Bank employees were pleased to be out of the office...
View ArticleConnecticut Department of Transportation: Accident scene in northbound lanes...
The accident reportedly slowed early Wednesday morning commuter traffic. ENFIELD, Conn. – A motor vehicle accident that reportedly slowed early Wednesday morning commuter traffic in the northbound...
View ArticleSpringfield woman, Holyoke man, taken to hospital with minor injuries after...
State police cited Angel Rivera, 41, of Holyoke, for following too closely. Updates story posted at 8:16 a.m. ENFIELD, Conn. – Connecticut State Police cited a Holyoke man for following too closely...
View ArticleStudents from Massachusetts colleges promote STEM fields to high school...
The new effort to promote STEM majors and career training opportunities is part of the statewide “Go Public!” campaign to highlight academic excellence at the state’s 29 public campuses. SPRINGFIELD –...
View ArticleBold bobcat has some in Northampton concerned
A bold bobcat seen several times in broad daylight near a Northampton school is making some residents nervous Republican File Photo NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — A bold bobcat seen several times in broad...
View ArticlePostal Service wants 3-cent increase in cost of first-class stamp
It would raise price to 49 cent. WASHINGTON (AP) — The financially struggling Postal Service is seeking a 3-cent increase in the cost of mailing a letter — and that would raise the price of a...
View ArticlePittsfield man pleads guilty to drunken driving and other charges pertaining...
A passernger, a 28-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries in the crash. The Republican file photo PITTSFIELD – A 36-year-old Pittsfield man pleaded guilty Wednesday morning in Berkshire Superior...
View ArticleMassachusetts Education Secretary Matthew Malone calls for action by...
SPRINGFIELD – Massachusetts Education Secretary Matthew Malone, who was in Springfield on Wednesday to promote public higher education, said he awaits action by a local board of trustees to “hold...
View ArticleHolyoke police raid Walnut Street apartment building, arrest 7 men and women...
Police raided the building at 289 Walnut St, early Friday afternoon. Holyoke police cruisers were parked near a Monday morning stabbing scene on Tokeneke Road. Officers searched the Holyoke Hill...
View ArticleSpringfield seeks bids for reconstruction of Boston Road along shopping corridor
The Eastfield Mall is among businesses that have been waiting for the Boston Road reconstruction project after years of discussion and planning. SPRINGFIELD – After years of discussion and...
View ArticleSuit challenges Pennsylvania's non-recognition of Massachusetts gay couple's...
A same-sex couple who moved to Pennsylvania after being wed in Massachusetts has asked a court to force their new home state to recognize the marriage. KATHY MATHESON, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA...
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