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Florence man convicted of multiple charges in shooting of wife

NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A Florence man will be sentenced later this month after being convicted shooting his wife. Melissa Sippel, spokesperson for the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, said 67-year-old Michael Janik was found guilty Friday of armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery by discharging a firearm, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, two counts of assault and battery on a family or household member, improper storage of a firearm, and malicious destruction of property.

Northampton, MA · 1d
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Permission to pursue a passion

NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. — While growing up on her family’s western Massachusetts dairy farm, Emily Everett dreamed of writing for Hoard’s Dairyman one day. Instead, Everett has built a career that includes writing novels about her life experiences. Her debut novel, “All That Life Can Afford,” was Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick for April 2025.

Williamsburg, MA · 19h
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The Farm Table at Kringle Candle complex in Bernardston up for sale

BERNARDSTON — The Farm Table restaurant, established by Michael Kittredge III in 2019 at his Kringle Candle complex, is for sale. The asking price is $1.95 million, according to a listing publicized this week by managing partner Jeremy Casey at Managing Partner at SR Commercial Realty. The Farm Table...

Bernardston, MA · 23h
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We Are Berkshires

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"We Are Not Making This Decision Lightly" Downtown North Adams MA Restaurant Closing This Month

That big outdoor patio hosted pig roasts and live music. Now Door Prize at 40 Main St. is closing. Last night of service is Saturday November 14 2026.

North Adams, MA · 1d

theonlinebeacon.com

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Beneath the Mountain: The Tragedy and Folklore of the Hoosac Tunnel

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Beneath the Hoosac Mountain, between North Adams and Florida, Massachusetts, runs a railroad tunnel whose history is marked by engineering breakthroughs, deadly accidents and generations of ghost stories. Stretching approximately 4.75 miles through the mountain, the Hoosac Tunnel was one of the most ambitious American...

North Adams, MA · 1d

The Cool Down

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Massachusetts tenants hit with $400 rent hikes face another increase — and refuse new leases

"People are invested in this. [Some] people have been here almost 20 years."

Easthampton, MA · 8h

Yahoo!

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Hidden in the Viral Last Ditch Debacle: How to Keep Lesbian Bars Alive

By September of this year, Jackie Matellian had spent months living in her truck while working several jobs to keep Last Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, open. She was the last remaining original founder, and the bar was in deep financial trouble. According to reporting by The Boston Globe, workers had gone unpaid, Matellian was carrying a $50,000 start-up loan, and the landlord wanted $3,900 in overdue rent.

Greenfield, MA · 1d

wamc.org

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Small colleges are in trouble

Private institutions are especially vulnerable to changes in attitudes about higher education, drops in enrollment, and rising costs associated with higher education. On today’s program, we’ll explore strategies to get young people interested in pursuing a degree, and what challenges lie ahead. Read the full transcript below:. Lucas...

Amherst, MA · 1d

mspnews.org

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Troopers in the Field: Significant Activity Report for Week Ending 10-24-26

On 10/20/2026, the Becket Police Department requested assistance from the Lee Barracks in responding to a male party who was reportedly acting violent and destructive during a domestic disturbance. The male was also reported to be outside the residence with a firearm, threatening to shoot responding police officers. The MSP Drone Unit and the Berkshire County Special Response Team also responded to the scene. The drone determined that the male no longer had the firearm in his possession. Officers tactically approached the male and took him into custody without further incident. Becket PD later executed a search warrant on the residence and seized additional firearms.

Becket, MA · 11h

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McGovern on the midterms, The Rendezvous goes co-op, Clarkdale Fruit Farms on CiderDays

Change is afoot, because whatever shade you wanna call it, blue came out en force on Tuesday. So of course, we’ve gotta get Congressman Jim McGovern’s opinion on the election results, and where he saw them. But, also we start looking at what his party needs to do with this power they’ve wrested back. We hear about some of the key issues that are on his radar including leadership in the party, the walking back of the Executive Branch’s bravado in the wake of the flip, and questions from constituents about the next steps.

Franklin County, MA · 1d

hoodline.com

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PopUp Bagels Picks Hadley's Mountain Farms for First Western Mass Shop

A Connecticut-born bagel chain known for its tear-apart, dip-it-yourself approach is setting up shop at Mountain Farms in Hadley, marking its first location west of Boston. PopUp Bagels plans to open the new shop at 7 South Maple St., Suite 20, with a grand opening celebration running from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

Hadley, MA · 1d

Boston Globe

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Main Street is ‘a place where people come together.’ In Northampton, it’s tearing the town apart.

NORTHAMPTON — Anna Bowen, who owns Strada Shoes on Main Street, recently spent half an hour helping a customer find the perfect fit, but as she was about to pay, the woman pulled the shoebox back. First, she wanted to know Bowen’s position on Picture Main Street, a controversial $43 million project to redesign downtown.

Northampton, MA · 1d

phillipian.net

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Football Defeats Deerfield to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

On Saturday, Football (4–3) defeated Deerfield 37–23 at home, returning Andover to a winning record and preserving its playoff aspirations. Andover built an early lead, preventing Deerfield from scoring in the first half, to enter halftime up 17–0. However, Deerfield came back in the third quarter, narrowed the gap, and put pressure on Andover’s defense. Andover regained control with a kickoff return touchdown by Ubie Zaid PG’27, which helped the team regain momentum and secure the win.

Andover, MA · 1d

iBerkshires.com

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Friday Front Porch Feature: Historic Craftmanship on Park Avenue

DALTON, Mass. — Are you looking for a unique estate with historic craftsmanship? Then this is the home for you. Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 1 Park Ave. This four-bedroom, 4 1/2-bath house...

Dalton, MA · 1d

wamc.org

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Debate on local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE sparks concern in North Adams, Mass.

Cooperation between local law enforcement and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have alarmed immigrants across communities in the Northeast. In North Adams, Mass., federal police grants under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Formula Grant program have sparked concern, because this year, the grants initially came with immigration-related conditions attached. The conditions were struck down by a federal court in Rhode Island today, but the North Adams City Council will vote on approving the funding on Nov. 10.

North Adams, MA · 2d

amherstindy.org

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School Districts Revise Bus Routes in Response to Community Feedback

The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts have released a second round of proposed school bus routes following caregiver feedback, community listening sessions, and ongoing reviews of transportation safety and operations. The updated proposals, released November 3–4, incorporate changes made in response to concerns raised by families regarding bus stop locations, walking distances, road conditions, neighborhood accessibility, and student transportation needs.

Amherst, MA · 23h

theberkshireedge.com

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In time for the Tinseliner! Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum to expedite restoration of 1950s heritage train engine after fire damages New Haven 41

Adams — On Saturday, October 24, a fire broke out at the Adams train station, damaging Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum’s New Haven 41 diesel engine. Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum Executive Director Melanie Seiden told The Berkshire Edge in a phone call that the fire occurred after museum operations ended for the day. No one was injured.

Adams, MA · 2d

WWLP

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Leverett school bus damaged in crash, no children injured

A school bus sustained significant damage following a crash in Leverett on Thursday morning.

Leverett, MA · 2d

MaxPreps

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Football Recap: Greenfield Comes Up Short Against Smith Vo-Tech + How To Watch

If Greenfield was riding high off their 26-0 takedown of Athol last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Green Wave took a 28-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Smith Vo-Tech Vikings on Thursday. Over their last two games the Green Wave have scored 50 points, more than the 32 that came over the four games before that.

Greenfield, MA · 1d