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Florence Man, 67, Convicted of Shooting Estranged Wife in Northampton Home

A 67-year-old Florence man was convicted Friday of armed assault with intent to murder after a judge found he shot his separated wife in the upper abdomen in their Northampton home two years ago, then barricaded himself inside as she escaped and called for help. Michael Janik now faces up to 20 years in prison on the most serious charge when he returns to court later this month.

Northampton, MA · 2d
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Three-way stop installed at Fine and Prospect Streets in Northampton

A new three-way stop has been installed at the intersection of Finn Street and Prospect Street in Northampton.

Northampton, MA · 8h

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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 · 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
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Changing Water Levels Can Reveal The Lost Roads Beneath This Massachusetts Lake

Four entire towns were cleared and then covered by water, and their old roads still show up when the water drops. Yes, real roads with real stone walls beside them. The last residents had to leave by April 1, 1938. Weeks later, the towns officially stopped existing. Then the valley...

Massachusetts · 1d

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‘Vicious circle of panic:’ Cancer patient says he can’t receive medication since acquisition

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A Ludlow resident fighting cancer says he’s in a “vicious circle of panic” as he’s running out of medications and has no doctor to renew them since Baystate Health’s acquisition of Mercy Medical Center. Paul Bramucci has been a patient with...

Ludlow, MA · 1h

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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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The Charming Italian Restaurants In Massachusetts Perfect For A Relaxing Fall Evening

I’m convinced a plate of pumpkin ravioli counts as overtime pay. You’ve already clocked the hours, so why not collect?. Here’s my take: fall in Massachusetts hands you crisp air and early sunsets for a reason. They practically beg for candlelit pasta, a crackling fireplace, and nowhere else to be.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Massachusetts man accused armed robbery at Hartford jewelry store that left customers minorly injured

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 23-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Friday following an attempted armed jewelry store robbery in Hartford, police said. Officers responded to the Fine Gold Jewelry Store around 2:20 p.m. on Friday for an active armed robbery complaint. Staff reported an active struggle with an armed suspect who deployed pepper spray in […]

Hartford, CT · 4h

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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 · 2d

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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 · 10h

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Holyoke Man, 42, Convicted of First-Degree Murder in 2022 Shooting Death

A Hampden Superior Court jury has convicted a 42-year-old Holyoke man of first-degree murder in the July 2022 shooting death of Desiree Rivera-Lopez, a 36-year-old Holyoke woman found with a fatal gunshot wound inside a residence. Jurors returned the guilty verdict against Pablo Rivera-Ortiz on Friday, more than three years after the killing.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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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

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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 · 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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Trial begins for man linked to deadly Holyoke bus shooting

Jurors heard opening statements Monday in the trial of a Holyoke man charged in a 2023 shooting that killed an unborn child and injured the pregnant mother aboard a PVTA bus.

Holyoke, MA · 8h

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$37M bridge replacement project to bring traffic detours to Springfield’s Armory Street

Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield should prepare for traffic detours beginning Monday as MassDOT starts preliminary work on a $37 million bridge replacement project.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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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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Local Volleyball Standouts Head to Hall of Fame All-Star Game

HOLYOKE, Mass. -- Eight high school volleyball players from Berkshire County have been selected to play in the International Volleyball Hall of Fame's All-Star Games on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Holyoke Community College. The event begins with the all-Western Mass Second Team All-Star Game at 6 p.m., followed by the...

Holyoke, MA · 10h