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Chicopee elementary school teacher to compete on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ next week

A Chicopee elementary school teacher is getting ready to spin the wheel and solve some puzzles as he prepares to make his national television debut on "Wheel of Fortune" next week.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

WWLP

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Springfield Police honor two officers killed in the line of duty 41 years ago

The Springfield Police Department is remembering two officers who lost their lives in the line of duty 41 years ago.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Hazmat Crews Investigate Mystery White Powder at Springfield Meat Market

Springfield firefighters suited up in white hazmat gear Wednesday afternoon after a call involving unidentified white powder sent crews rushing to the 90 Meat Outlet on Avocado Street. The response began shortly before 4 p.m., and first responders taped off the area as they worked to assess the situation, according to WWLP.

Springfield, MA · 2d
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‘The Simpsons’ writer tours nation’s Springfields in presidential bid

SPRINGFIELD — Dan Greaney, a comedy writer and producer best known for his work on “The Simpsons,” is interested in adding another title to his resume: president of the United States. Throughout November, Greaney is touring the United States, stopping in 17 different cities and towns named...

Springfield, MA · 1d
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MIAA announces venue for four championship football games

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) has announced that Boston College’s Alumni Stadium as the venue for four state championship high school football games this year. The games had been hosted at Gillette Stadium over the last two decades. The stadium was unable to host...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Mount Holyoke Adds Nine Women to Its Faculty

Mount Holyoke College, the selective liberal arts educational institution for women in South Hadley, Massachusetts, has announced the addition of nine women to its faculty. is the Debra Martin Chase Assistant Professor of Film Media Theater. Her research is focused on the United States and its limited cultural memory of World War I. She examines how performances helped Americans remember, reinterpret, and sometimes forget the war. Dr. Fanton is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, where she majored in drama. She holds a master’s degree in theater from California State University, Northridge and a Ph.D. in theater, dance, and performance studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

South Hadley, MA · 2d

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For the Young at Heart

Max Page with UMass Ed Prof and podcaster of “Have you Heard” Jack Schneider on the new proposed high school graduation requirements. MCAS 2.0? Didn’t we recently vote on this?. Y@H — Young at Heart Founder and Director Bob Cilman with chorus members Eddy Ramos, Carlie Tartakov...

Granby, MA · 1d

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Parents criticize Chicopee schools for withholding information on safety questions

CHICOPEE — Parents of Chicopee elementary school students are frustrated by the district’s response to reporting this week about alleged incidents. The Republican reported Thursday that two former Fairview Elementary School staff members and a parent of a child who now attends the school said the school administration and district mishandled a report that the child was struck by a teacher’s aide. They also said older student attending a different program pulled a knife on staff members and later threatened a mass shooting.

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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Watery war of words: Springfield leaders take umbrage at measure reshaping water commission

-- If you live in lower, central Hampden County, chances are your water comes by way of Springfield. Or rather - for the most part - reservoirs outside the city. It’s also largely treated outside the city as well, but much of that infrastructure, which stretches from Blandford to Ludlow, is thanks to moves made by Springfield almost 200 years ago.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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West Springfield eliminating traffic delays at rail crossing

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield residents can expect to say goodbye to long traffic delays at the Front and First Street grade crossing after receiving $30 million in federal funding for rail infrastructure improvements to ensure safety and reliability. The project will replace two railroad crossings with a new...

West Springfield, MA · 2d

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After incident at Chicopee Schools Crossroads program, officials say there’s no threat

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Chicopee officials said a student in a program for 18-to-22-year-olds got ‘very upset’ and had access to a drawer with a knife. That program shares a building with Fairview Elementary School. Police said they’ve looked into four incidents involving one student in the program...

Chicopee, MA · 2d

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Click to see results from across the state on Nov. 12

Check out the reported scores from across the state on Thursday.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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PFAS Chemicals Found in Most Western Mass Rivers, Including Deerfield and Chicopee

Trace amounts of PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, have turned up in freshwater bodies across western Massachusetts, with the Deerfield River registering 1.3 nanograms per liter, the Chicopee River at 3.9 ng/L, and the Millers River posting the highest reported concentration in the region at 4.8 ng/L. The readings are part of a broader pattern of contamination found across the state's rivers, ponds and lakes, raising fresh questions for anglers, paddlers and anyone who draws drinking water from groundwater fed by these waterways.

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Marlon Wayans Set to Perform at MGM Springfield Saturday

MGM Springfield — Venue for Saturday's Marlon Wayans Performance. Marlon Wayans is scheduled to perform at MGM Springfield's ARIA Ballroom on Saturday, November 14, at 8 p.m. The date still gets introduced through White Chicks and the first Scary Movie films, and through a set he has been describing...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Baystate Health addresses patient concerns after Mercy Medical transition

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Baystate Health says it is working to resolve patient concerns about canceled appointments, prescription access, and communication with doctors after taking over Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Seth Gemme, Baystate Health’s chief physician executive, said the issues were more widespread when the transition went live, but have...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Part of Meadow Street closed after pole struck in Agawam

AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – A section of Meadow Street in Agawam is expected to remain closed for several hours on Saturday after a utility pole was struck and needs to be replaced. According to the Agawam Police Department, Meadow Street is closed between Wildflower Lane and Kirkland Street. Police...

Agawam, MA · 13h

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Springfield apartment fire displaces two people

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Two people have been displaced after a fire at a Springfield apartment complex. Springfield fire officials said firefighters were called to 265 Fernbank Road around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. When they arrived, heavy fire was reportedly seen coming from a second floor bedroom. No injuries were reported.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Chicopee parent worries about autistic son’s progress after teacher change

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Tascha Bouchard says her first-grade son, who is autistic and nonverbal and attends Fairview Elementary in Chicopee, has been resisting going to school. Bouchard added she has gone to work late to help her son get on the bus. She said that is not like him...

Chicopee, MA · 1d

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Debate over proposed changes to Springfield Water and Sewer continues

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - We’re following up on a story we brought you earlier this week, officials responded to the local battle to expand Springfield’s Water and Sewer Commission outside the city. On Monday, Local leaders called for change, demanding an expansion of the original three-member board appointed by Springfield’s mayor.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Public skating returns to Cyr Arena in Springfield’s Forest Park

Public skating is scheduled to return to Cyr Arena in Springfield's Forest Park, offering residents several weekly opportunities to skate during the winter season.

Springfield, MA · 1d