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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 · 2d
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Unattended death prompts investigation in Palmer

PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Palmer Police Department announced that around 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, officials were made aware of an unresponsive person lying down nearby a walking trail on First Street. When officials arrived to the scene, they discovered that person had died. The walking trail remained closed...

Palmer, MA · 1d
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Person found dead on Palmer walking trail

PALMER, Mass. (WWLP) – A person was found dead at a walking trail pavilion on First Street in Palmer on Saturday morning. Palmer Police said officers, along with members of the Palmer and Bondsville fire departments, responded to the First Street walking trail shortly before 9 a.m. for an unresponsive person. The individual was found dead when emergency personnel arrived.

Palmer, MA · 8h
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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 · 2d
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Western Massachusetts man dies in head-on crash in Connecticut

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct the description of the crash. A driver from Western Massachusetts was killed Thursday night in a two-car crash in Connecticut, according to Connecticut State Police. State Police identified the driver as Richard Waldimer Wuensch, 80, of Agawam. Troopers responded to...

Agawam, MA · 8h

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Smith & Wesson Names President of Savage Arms

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported that Adam Ruonala, formerly at Century Arms/Canik USA, will join the company as president of its recently acquired Savage Arms business, effective November 16. Most recently, Ruonala served as VP of sales, business development & marketing for Century Arms/Canik USA. He previously held marketing...

Westfield, MA · 2d

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Emergency crews rescue lost hikers in Palmer

PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Just after 5 p.m. on Sunday evening, emergency crews were sent to the area of the Palmer Motorsports Park on West Ware Road for a report of lost hikers. Emergency crews responded with quickly setting up a command post and began searching for the lost hiker....

Palmer, MA · 2h

WWLP

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Holyoke man convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 shooting death of woman

A Holyoke man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 2022 shooting death of a 36-year-old woman.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Holyoke woman arrested for drug distribution after police find 148 vials of crack cocaine in dumpster

HOLYOKE – On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, Holyoke Police Officer Justo Pagan was conducting narcotics enforcement in the mouth of the alley located at Sargeant Street between Maple and High streets. (The account and quotations in this article were sourced from the printed Personnel Narrative of Officer Justo Pagan...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Five Springfield families selected to purchase affordable homes for $215K

Five Springfield families are one step closer to becoming homeowners after being selected in an affordable housing lottery Friday, with newly constructed homes being offered for $215,000 each.

Springfield, MA · 2d

MassLive.com

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Westfield man pleads guilty to lesser charges

WESTFIELD — A week before Adam Mason was to stand trial in district court for two counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under the age of 14, he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and battery, according to court records. After pleading guilty to the...

Westfield, MA · 1d

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Springfield Man Gets Life Without Parole for 2023 Murder of James Brown

A Springfield man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for a 2023 street shooting that killed one neighbor and wounded another. Hiram Martinez, 41, was sentenced Monday to life in state prison without the possibility of parole after a Hampden County jury convicted him of first-degree murder in the death of 34-year-old James Brown.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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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

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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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Enfield's 19-Second Stunner and That's Why Berlin Is Stunned

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Enfield pulled off a massive CCC upset on the road last night, stunning Berlin 28-21 thanks to a game-winning 1-yard touchdown run from Sawyer Pequita with only 19 seconds […]

Enfield, CT · 2d

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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 · 2d

CT Insider

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Former Nathan Hale School in Enfield will become 38 senior apartments

A local developer wants to retrofit the circa-1962 school building with age-restricted units.

Enfield, CT · 1d

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

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The Oldest Outdoor Flea Market In Massachusetts Feels Like A Real-Life Treasure Hunt Adventure

There’s a small town in Massachusetts where the past shows up in person, sets up a tent, and dares you to walk away empty-handed. That town is Brimfield, and the Brimfield Antique Flea Markets are the kind of experience that turns perfectly reasonable people into obsessive treasure hunters who cancel weekend plans months in advance.

Massachusetts · 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 · 1d