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New Pittsfield Shop Offers Nontoxic Scented Candles & Cozy Decor

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Alyssa Sena loves scented candles. But she found lighting them in her home was aggravating her asthma. So she set to work to find a healthier option for herself, and her home. "I realized how bad they are for you and the paraffin and how harmful...

Pittsfield, MA · 8h
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Massachusetts council opens food pantry for families its senior program couldn't serve

A Massachusetts neighborhood council opened a food pantry after restrictions on its senior food program forced it to turn away others seeking help. Families in Springfield's Indian Orchard neighborhood can turn to the pantry for groceries as food prices remain high. Here's what to know. The Indian Orchard Citizens Council...

Springfield, MA · 6h
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Polish center marks 25 years in western Massachusetts

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Polish Center of Discovery and Learning celebrated its 25th anniversary Sunday with a special event at the Log Cabin in Holyoke. The organization marked the milestone with a buffet of Polish cuisine, an awards presentation and entertainment for attendees. The ethnic museum tells the...

Holyoke, MA · 20h
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Former Massachusetts state official facing drug, firearm, and wire fraud allegations indicted on new count

Former Massachusetts state official Lamar Cook has been indicted on a second count of wire fraud in connection with allegations that he fraudulently obtained Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits while on court-ordered pretrial release in a pending state case involving alleged cocaine trafficking and firearm offenses. A federal grand jury...

Springfield, MA · 1d
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MGM Springfield hosts annual Bright Nights Ball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Saturday evening, the Spirit of Springfield hosted its annual Bright Nights Ball at MGM Springfield as the holiday season rapidly approaches. The black tie event took place within the casino’s Aria ballroom, filled with lovely floral arrangements. On top of that, the Bright Nights Ball...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Aisling Mountain Farm Owners Say Town Scrutiny Has Damaged Business

ADAMS, Mass. — What began as a dispute between neighboring property owners has escalated into a prolonged conflict spanning multiple town boards and departments, leading Aisling Mountain Farm's operators to question whether some officials have overstepped their authority. Farm owner Kathryn Foley purchased the 22-acre property at 185 West...

Adams, MA · 1d

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East Longmeadow School Committee unsure of redstone gift

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is undecided on accepting a redstone gift from a resident’s yard for the new high school, with some members voicing concerns of costs not going to the right place and others wary of setting a precedent by accepting gifts with potential stipulations.

East Longmeadow, MA · 2d

westernmassnews.com

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Car hits pole in Springfield’s Liberty Heights

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Around 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, emergency crews in Springfield responded to a report of a car hitting a pole at the 1300 block of Liberty Street. There were several police cars and one ambulance that responded to the accident scene. Officials said that the car...

Springfield, MA · 22h

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Drury High Students Get a Taste of Local Beef

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School students don't have to ask "where's the beef" from, now that the school has partnered to bring local meat into its food service system. Nonprofit Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) is partnering with Mass Farms to School to bring locally produced ground beef...

North Adams, MA · 1d

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Winner of community media award for Mass. docuseries, local producer talks local access, Main Streets and more

Earlier this year, a director working in western Massachusetts collected a top community media honor. Thomas Draudt is no stranger to awards – he’s collected at least one Emmy and several nominations for his work on the series "This Old House" – and one nomination for "This New House."

Northampton, MA · 2d

westernmassnews.com

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Road work to take place in Springfield’s North End

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A traffic alert for those driving to work in Springfield Monday morning as drivers are being advised to avoid Armory Street. Multiple detours will be in place beginning Monday morning at 8 a.m. and ending at 2:30 on Friday. No work will be done on Wednesday for Veteran’s Day.

Springfield, MA · 23h

MassLive.com

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Holyoke seeks community input on safer streets at public forum

HOLYOKE — Whether it’s speeding on a neighborhood street or a crosswalk that feels unsafe, Holyoke residents will have an opportunity to influence how the city tackles local traffic safety concerns. A public workshop on Nov. 19 will ask residents to help design the process the city uses...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

WWLP

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Chicopee Rotary Club honors Hu Ke Lau with sold-out Polynesian fundraiser

A beloved piece of Chicopee's history was celebrated Friday evening as the Chicopee Rotary Club hosted its annual fundraising event, paying tribute to the former Hu Ke Lau restaurant and the family behind it.

Chicopee, MA · 2d

Boston

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A ‘Simpsons’ writer is running for president and visiting Springfields, including ours

“If I want to follow the show’s example and use Springfield as a lens for understanding America, I need to go to all the Springfields, or at least as many as I can.”. After finding fame writing about a fictional Springfield and its yellow-hued inhabitants, a writer for “The Simpsons” is visiting the Massachusetts city of the same name Friday as part of his 2028 presidential bid.

Springfield, MA · 2d

westernmassnews.com

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Lawsuit filed after devastating 2023 crash in Chicopee

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two lawsuits now accuse Chicopee Police of breaking their own chase rules in a 2023 crash that killed a 13-year-old. The newest was filed by a passenger who was in the car. We’re also hearing from the attorney for the man who was asleep inside the home.

Chicopee, MA · 2d

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Smith College’s Botanical Garden to have rare plant to bloom

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Smith College Botanic Garden is welcoming a sight to behold. A Titan Arum, more commonly known as a Corpse Flower, is set to bloom. It only happens once every two to three years and the flower only lasts for three days; the flower can grow up to nine feet tall. It got its name from the putrid scent it gives off to attract an unusual kind of pollinator, flies.

Northampton, MA · 23h

The US Sun

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USPS confirms $19 minimum rate at select post office locations

THE U.S. Postal Service has confirmed a $19 baseline rate at select locations. It comes as part of a renewed push to hire more staff. USPS is looking to recruit more mail handlers for their Springfield, Massachusetts office. Mail handlers are responsible for loading, unloading, and moving bulk mail. They’re...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Football Suffers 42-14 Setback at Husson

BANGOR, Maine (11/7/2026) - Nichols College football dropped a 42-14 decision at Husson University on Saturday afternoon inside the Dr. John W. Winkin Sports Complex. The Bison (2-7, 2-4 CNE) trailed 21-0 at halftime before putting together a pair of explosive scoring plays early in the third quarter to cut into the deficit.

Bangor, ME · 1d

westernmassnews.com

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East Longmeadow residents notice a spike in mail theft

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Nearly a dozen envelopes found ripped open along an East Longmeadow sidewalk have one woman concerned about her neighbors’ mail. Western Mass News spoke with one woman who found the envelopes, and is now working to alert the people they belong to. When Chile...

East Longmeadow, MA · 2d