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MassLive.com

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Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe is thriving in new location

WESTFIELD — This past May, Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe moved around the corner from the Old Town Hall to the lower level of the First Congregational Church on Broad Street. Volunteer Cindy Gaylord said the new location has actually brought in more business and donations to the thrift store, now in its fourth year, as its door and sign now face the busy Stop & Shop parking lot.

Westfield, MA · 1d
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farmingtonmercury.com

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Farmington Police Log: Cheshire Man Charged With DUI

FARMINGTON — A Cheshire man was arrested on Colt Highway at 12:32 a.m. Thursday and charged with driving under the influence, the only arrest on the Farmington Police Department's log for the 48 hours ending at 7 a.m. Thursday. He posted bond. The log for the first 24 of...

Farmington, CT · 1d
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Globe

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Parents Demand Answers After Teacher Is Accused of Tickling Students at Multiple Schools

Connecticut parents are questioning the state’s Department of Children and Families and calling for more transparency after a teacher was accused of inappropriate tickling of elementary-aged girls at multiple schools. The issue centers around former school teacher Nicholas Ricciardi, who pleaded guilty to felony charges of risk of injury to a minor and was sentenced […]

Connecticut · 5h

WWLP

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Springfield man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 murder

A Springfield man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a 2023 shooting that left one man dead and another injured.

Springfield, MA · 1d

CT Insider

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2,000 cats, 5 staffers and a forest at risk: Meet 3 small Connecticut nonprofits

These nonprofits are helping families, rescuing animals and protecting land while working with limited resources.

Avon, CT · 6h

WTNH

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Former Hartford police officer charged in fatal shooting makes brief appearance in court

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Former Hartford police officer Joseph Magnano appeared briefly in court on Friday. He’s facing a first-degree manslaughter charge after fatally shooting 55-year-old Steven “Stevie” Jones during a mental distress call back in February. According to a report from Connecticut’s Office of the Inspector General, Jones was experiencing a mental health crisis and was […]

Hartford, CT · 1d

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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North Carolina Tar Heels at UConn Huskies odds, picks and predictions

.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } The North Carolina Tar Heels (4-4) and the UConn Huskies (4-4) meet Saturday at Pratt & Whitney Stadium in East Hartford, Connecticut . Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET (CBS Sports Network). Let's analyze college football odds around the North Carolina vs. UConn odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets. North Carolina dropped its second straight game, but nearly pulled off a stunning upset, falling 38-35 in overtime to the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes. QB Billy Edwards Jr. delivered his best performance of the season, throwing for 341 yards and 4 TDs, including 2 to TE Jelani Thurman . The Tar Heels covered as 13.5-point home underdogs as the Over (52.5) hit. The Huskies saw their 2-game winning streak end with a 35-26 loss to the Air Force Falcons. Despite not completing a single pass, the Falcons dominated on the ground, rushing for 366 yards. Huskies QB Kalieb Osborne threw for 263 yards and 2 TDs. The Huskies failed to cover as 2.5-point road underdogs while the Over 52.5 cashed. North Carolina leads the all-time series against UConn 3-1, although 2 Tar

East Hartford, CT · 21h

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New Bedford Double-Stabbing Suspect Snatched Up by U.S. Marshals in Hartford Manhunt

U.S. Marshals arrested 26-year-old Sanedlly Santana in Hartford, Connecticut, on November 3, 2026. She faces charges in New Bedford District Court of assault to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and assault and battery.⁠. The charges stem from a fight early on October 10 at a bar on...

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Baystate’s integration with Mercy leaves some patient concerns over wait times

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Over ten hours in the emergency room, that’s how long one woman said she waited at Baystate Mercy Hospital. Western Mass News has her story and what Baystate said about the major effort going into a new records system because of the integration with Mercy Medical Center.

Springfield, MA · 10h

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After merger, Mercy Medical Center is now Baystate Mercy Hospital

Baystate Health President and CEO Peter Banko, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, Baystate Mercy Hospital President Andrew Ritz and state Sen Adam Gomez gather for a photo after officially opening Baystate Mercy Hospital under its new name. Reminder Publishing photos by Sarah Heinonen. SPRINGFIELD — Since the...

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Crash closes lanes on I-84 in Hartford

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A crash closed two lanes of Interstate 84 westbound in Hartford on Thursday afternoon. The scene has since cleared and traffic was flowing again as of just before 1 p.m. According to the state Department of Transportation, the crash closed the two left lanes between exits...

Hartford, CT · 1d

MassLive.com

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Longmeadow’s road safety project on hold after $9M sticker shock

LONGMEADOW — Safer streets sounded good when a state grant was paying the full $5 million cost. That was before Longmeadow officials realized the reconstruction of the Williams Street business corridor could require an additional $9 million in borrowing, backed by residents’ tax and utility bills. This week,...

Longmeadow, MA · 20h

farmingtonmercury.com

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Farmington Memorial Trail Gets First OK After Trees Cut

FARMINGTON — The developer of the Warren apartments on Farmington Avenue cut down trees on land it had set aside for conservation. No one asked the town first. "That is completely my responsibility," the company's president, Geoff Sager, told the town's Conservation Commission on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Then the commission approved the memorial trail the trees were cleared for.

Farmington, CT · 12h

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MassDOT Virtual Design Public Hearing - 11/19/26

Upcoming Virtual Design Public Hearing hosted by MassDOT regarding upgrades to existing pedestrian signal features and installation of additional crosswalks to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings, including two locations in Westfield on Route 20, one at the Delmont Avenue intersection and the other from the Walmart driveway to East Mountain Road.

Westfield, MA · 1d

WWLP

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‘The Simpsons’ writer and presidential candidate to visit Springfield during nationwide tour

A longtime writer and producer of the animated television series "The Simpsons" is bringing his presidential campaign to Springfield as part of a nationwide tour visiting 17 communities that share the same name.

Springfield, MA · 1d

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Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler Brings Nearly 200 Artisans to West Springfield

Nearly 200 juried crafters, designers and artists are setting up shop this weekend at the Eastern States Exposition’s Better Living Center in West Springfield for the Old Deerfield Holiday Sampler, a two-day craft fair that doubles as one of the region’s biggest fundraisers for a nonprofit historical association. Shoppers can expect everything from hand-carved wooden toy soldiers to fabric Christmas trees, plus a visit from Santa and a miniature New England village frozen in the year 1897.

West Springfield, MA · 1d

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Restaurants to try with friends in WeHa Center

Imagine this: It’s a Friday or Saturday night after a long week of tests and hard work, and you and your friends plan to go out to de-stress and debrief about life. You plan to spend time in West Hartford Center that night, so you plan the outfits and whose house you’re heading to after the food. You plan everything except one thing: the destination. One of the biggest yet simplest complications I have when going out to the center is where my friends and I will eat. And because it’s such an unnecessary step to suffer through, I’m here to give it to you straight up: top five restaurants in WeHa Center you should try with your friends when you’re out next time on one of those weekend nights.

West Hartford, CT · 1d

Parade

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In 1935, 18-year-old Curtis Blake and his brother borrowed $547 from their parents to open an ice cream shop; 44 years later, they sold Friendly’s to Hershey for $164 million

Friendly grew from a single ice cream shop into a 500-location restaurant chain.

Springfield, MA · 2d

WTNH

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South Windsor PD warning of police chief impersonation scam

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — The South Windsor Police Department issued a warning Thursday, stating that somebody had called a resident Wednesday claiming to be the town’s police chief. In an online post, the department stated that a citizen received a phone call from somebody claiming to be Police Chief Kristian Lindstrom, with the caller […]

South Windsor, CT · 2d