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A former Massachusetts emergency medical technician paramedic was charged in connection with tampering with liquid fentanyl vials at the ambulance company she worked at.

BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (WWLP) – On June 25, 2010, Michael “Mickey” Brougham left his Belchertown home to travel to Loudon, New Hampshire for a NASCAR race and has not been heard of since. Twelve years have passed and Mickey is still missing. The 54-year-old’s watch and cell phone...

A Belchertown man was arrested on Thursday in connection with receiving Social Security disability benefits fraudulently.

FITCHBURG — Kris Koch has a straightforward philosophy behind his new restaurant, Roasted American Eats. “It’s just good, simple, honest, fresh food,” he said. “I’ll source locally as much as I can, wherever feasible, and onto your plate.”. Located in the Bel-Wood Plaza at 127...

(Deerfield, MA) Early Saturday morning the Deerfield Police department has reported that a vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Mill Village Road in Deerfield.The crash caused wires to fall onto the vehicle, but all occupants were able to make it out with minor injuries. The Deerfield police and fire departments are on scene. Mill Village Road is closed from Lee Road to Stillwater Road for the next several hours while the pole is replaced the vehicle is towed. They ask residents to avoid the area is possible.

Six baby foxes were rescued from a storm drain on East River Street in Orange.

DEERFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Deerfield crews responded to Mill Village Road early Saturday morning for the report of a car crashed into a pole. Deerfield Police said that Mill Village Road is closed from Lee Road to Stillwater Road while crews work to repair the pole. According to police, several...

AJ Hastings, the iconic Amherst office and school supplies store at 45 South Pleasant Street in downtown Amherst announced today (7/24) that they will be closing after 108 years in Business. The last day of business will be July 17. The annoucement was made in a posting on Facebook and...

The non-profit group, Friends of Forge Pond, is gathering volunteers on Saturday to pull an invasive aquatic plant species from Forge Pond.

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A Belchertown man was arrested on Thursday in connection with fraudulently receiving Social Security disability benefits. Kenneth Pontz, 55, was charged with one count of theft of public funds. According to the indictment, over a period of more than six years, Pontz allegedly stole approximately $64,000...

Two Vermont State Troopers were attacked by a man behind the wheel of a construction-grade excavator after the officers attempted to arrest his son last week.

Report of the Meeting Of The Amherst Finance Committee, June 21,2022. The meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. It can be viewed here. Present: All members of the Finance Committee, except for non voting member Bernie Kubiak. Staff: Paul Bockelman (Town Manager) and Sean Mangano (Finance Director) Compromise...

Report On The Meeting Of The Amherst Historical Commission, June 22, 2022. This meeting was held over Zoom and was recorded. PresentCommissioners: Jane Wald (Chair), Jan Marquardt, Becky Lockwood, Pat Auth, Robin Fordham, and Hetty Startup. Staff: Ben Breger (Planning Staff liaison) Demolition Of Farmhouse Approved For New Five College...

The League of Women Voters Amherst Annual Book sale is back after a two-year COVID induced hiatus. The sale will be held July 29-31 and August 5-6. In order for that to happen, the League seeks donations of books, DVDs CDs, and vinyl. The League can only accept books in good condition. Please bring your gently used items to The Fort River School gymnasium at 70 South East Street, July 2-14 from 9-2 p.m. only. Please tell your friends and help to spread the word.

Now that summer is officially here and warmer weather is on its way more people are starting to travel again, but some people are still keeping an eye on the prices at the pump.

Catherine Donaghy from Northampton remembers when Roe v. Wade first protected the right to an abortion.