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Monson police issue black bear warning after uptick in sightings
Along with warmer temperatures, the arrival of summer weather also brings an uptick in activity for black bears, prompting a warning from one Western Massachusetts police department. Monson police said they had received several reports of bear sightings from across the town, including in the downtown area on Friday. “It’s...
Hazardous materials incident impacts traffic on Mass. Pike in Charlton
CHARLTON - A hazardous materials incident has snarled traffic heading eastbound on the Massachusetts Turnpike Monday afternoon. "This will be a prolonged incident," the Charlton Fire Department said on social media. ...
Firefighters Battle Train Fire In Palmer Overnight
Crews rushed to the scene just before 4 a.m. to a train stopped by Park Street that had caught fire. Firefighters had to use dry chemical extinguishers rather than hoses until they could be sure the power had been cut. Once they had confirmed the power was out, they could...
Emergency crews respond to structure fire in Hampden
HAMPDEN, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Hampden crews responded to a fire in Hampden on Saturday afternoon. According to the Wilbraham Regional Emergency Communications Center, firefighters were on scene for reports of a structure fire on Main Street. Officials have just reported that the fire has been put out. No word on...
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