Fatal accident in Brookfield under investigation
One male occupant was killed in the early morning accident, state police said. BROOKFIELD - State police are investigating a fatal accident that happened early Saturday morning. The single car...
View ArticleMassachusetts to use new high school equivalency exam
State education officials are phasing out the old GED test in favor a new high school equivalency exam. MALDEN, Mass. (AP) — State education officials are phasing out the old GED test in favor a new...
View ArticleState police report slow-going on major Western Massachusetts roadways but no...
The snow appears to be winding down, however, bitterly cold temperatures remain. SPRINGFIELD – State police report slow-going on major roadways but only a handful of spinouts and crashes as the Friday...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts snowfall totals: How much snow fell where you live?
Up to 7 inches of snow has been reported in Western Massachusetts. CBS3 meteorologist Mike Skurko reports that Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn. received 9.1 inches of snow;...
View ArticleFirst Western Massachusetts winter storm of 2014: Friday morning update
Potentially record-setting cold is moving into the region Friday. With potentially record-setting low temperatures settling into the region, here's a Friday morning roundup of information about the...
View ArticleMassachusetts snowfall totals as of Friday morning, Jan. 3
See how much snow fell at various locations across Massachusetts. Massachusetts snow totals In the wake of the first storm of 2014, snowfall totals across Massachusetts varied severely depending on...
View ArticleWestfield Fire Department: Tractor fire causes $25,000 in damage to Granville...
No injuries were reported in the blaze. WESTFIELD – A defective battery caused a tractor fire that damaged a Granville Road home Thursday morning. No injuries were reported in the fire at 818...
View ArticleStorify: first Massachusetts winter storm of 2014, shared through social media
As the snow settled Friday morning, Massachusetts residents took to social media to share their thoughts and filtered photos. [View the story " First Massachusetts winter storm of 2014, shared through...
View ArticleSpringfield DPW: Trucks will be out sanding and salting as brutally cold...
CBS3 meteorologist Mike Skurko said Western Massachusetts could see record-breaking cold Saturday morning. SPRINGFIELD -- Snow removal from city streets should wrap-up by noon, but trucks will be out...
View ArticleObituaries today: Joseph Aberdale operated Aberdale's in Housatonic; was...
Obituaries from The Republican. Joseph Aberdale Joseph William Aberdale, 75, of Housatonic, passed away on Wednesday. Born in Springfield, he graduated from Technical High School in 1956. He...
View ArticleSpringfield Public Works prepares for curbside collection of Christmas trees
The Springfield Department of Public Works will collect trees on the curbside beginning Jan. 7, and ending Jan. 31. 01.02.2014 | EAST LONGMEADOW -- Discarded Christmas trees lie in the snow Thursday...
View ArticleEasthampton seeking residents' guidance on Community Development Block...
Easthampton is eligible to apply for up to $450,000 in block grant funding. EASTHAMPTON -- City officials are hoping to again receive Community Development Block Grant money in 2014 for more...
View ArticleAdore nightclub in downtown Springfield closes; license commissioner: 'I...
The closure of Adore follows the closing of the Skyplex and Sinners & Saints bars 2 years ago in the downtown Springfield entertainment district. SPRINGFIELD — The Adore nightclub at 280...
View ArticleSpringfield police identify Tavistock Street resident Adam Thurber as 'strong...
Thurber was arrested on an outstanding warrant on charges relating to drunken driving and a marked lanes violation from last April. Adam Thurber SPRINGFIELD -- A Tavistock Street man described by...
View ArticleAmherst and Northampton shelters open during the day, providing refuge during...
Shelter guests in Amherst and Northampton don't have to leave during the day. With temperatures in the low teens and wind chills putting them below zero, homeless people seeking refuge in the...
View ArticleGov. Deval Patrick: Massachusetts getting back to normal after snow storm
Gov. Deval Patrick says things are getting back to normal after a snow storm that brought nearly two feet of snow to some parts of Massachusetts. BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick says things are...
View ArticleWest Springfield Winter Carnival at Mittineague Park postponed
Activities include ice sculpting, birds of prey demonstrations, children's story time, carriage rides and crafts. WEST SPRINGFIELD — The 1st Winter Carnival at Mittineague Park has been postponed from...
View ArticleGaylord Memorial Library in South Hadley, at 109, a friendly place that...
With new and bigger libraries sprouting up nearby in South Hadley Falls and neighboring Granby, the smaller 109 year old Gaylord Memorial Library remains a vital community resource, cherished by its...
View Article2014 Quadrantids meteor shower peaks tonight: Where to look for them
The Quadrantids will increase in number around midnight before peaking between 3 a.m. and dawn on Saturday at a rate of better than a meteor a minute. Maybe you've got a nice, cozy spot in your home...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Downtown Springfield nightclub closes; man convicted...
Springfield police identified Tavistock Street resident Adam Thurber as a "strong suspect" in the hit-and-run death of Derek Russell. These were the most-read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you...
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