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The Farm Table at Kringle Candle complex in Bernardston up for sale

BERNARDSTON — The Farm Table restaurant, established by Michael Kittredge III in 2019 at his Kringle Candle complex, is for sale. The asking price is $1.95 million, according to a listing publicized this week by managing partner Jeremy Casey at Managing Partner at SR Commercial Realty. The Farm Table...

Bernardston, MA · 1d
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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 · 1d
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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 · 1d
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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 · 1d

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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 · 14h

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Suspect held without bail in string of Holyoke fires

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A 43-year-old man is being held without bail after police accused him of setting a string of fires across Holyoke, including one near a man sleeping in a tent. Massachusetts State Police and Holyoke Police arrested Angel Sanchez early Thursday. Investigators allege he is linked to...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Six Massachusetts Apple Orchards That Keep Selling Cider Donuts Well Into November

Apple picking season fades fast in Massachusetts, but the cider donut craving does not. Plenty of farm stands slow down after Columbus Day, yet a handful of orchards keep their bakeries and farm stores running long after the last tree gets picked. These six spots stretch from the North Shore...

Worcester County, MA · 2d

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Hidden in the Viral Last Ditch Debacle: How to Keep Lesbian Bars Alive

By September of this year, Jackie Matellian had spent months living in her truck while working several jobs to keep Last Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, open. She was the last remaining original founder, and the bar was in deep financial trouble. According to reporting by The Boston Globe, workers had gone unpaid, Matellian was carrying a $50,000 start-up loan, and the landlord wanted $3,900 in overdue rent.

Greenfield, MA · 1d

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Permission to pursue a passion

NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. — While growing up on her family’s western Massachusetts dairy farm, Emily Everett dreamed of writing for Hoard’s Dairyman one day. Instead, Everett has built a career that includes writing novels about her life experiences. Her debut novel, “All That Life Can Afford,” was Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick for April 2025.

Williamsburg, MA · 1d

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West Springfield man faces drug trafficking charges after arrest in Holyoke

Holyoke police arrested a man on Monday in connection with an outstanding warrant for cocaine and fentanyl trafficking.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Berkshire Residents Will Be Pleased to Know That a Popular Mall is Extending its Hours

The extended hours will make holiday shopping more convenient for you.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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School Districts Revise Bus Routes in Response to Community Feedback

The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts have released a second round of proposed school bus routes following caregiver feedback, community listening sessions, and ongoing reviews of transportation safety and operations. The updated proposals, released November 3–4, incorporate changes made in response to concerns raised by families regarding bus stop locations, walking distances, road conditions, neighborhood accessibility, and student transportation needs.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Amherst Joins Blue Tidal Wave | With the Exception of Ballot Question 7, Local Results Mirror the Rest of the State

Almost 58% of Amherst’s 14,296 registered voters cast ballots in the November 3 midterm election. With the exception of Question 7, the ballot initiative to reduce the required minimum lot size for single-family homes to 5,000 square feet, Amherst voted with the state majority. However, Amherst voters skewed substantially more toward Democrats than the state at large and joined the blue tidal wave that saw Democrats chalk up resounding, and often shocking, wins across the nation.

Amherst, MA · 1d

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From Kenya to Holyoke: Local baseball bat maker celebrates 10 years in business

A Holyoke business is celebrating 10 years of turning raw wood into baseball bats, combining craftsmanship with an unexpected journey that began thousands of miles away in Kenya.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Former Virginia Tech fan-favorite Pop Watson has another eye-catching performance for UMass

Former Virginia Tech QB Pop Watson led UMass to a thrilling overtime win over Ball State on Wednesday night.

Amherst, MA · 2d

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Small colleges are in trouble

Private institutions are especially vulnerable to changes in attitudes about higher education, drops in enrollment, and rising costs associated with higher education. On today’s program, we’ll explore strategies to get young people interested in pursuing a degree, and what challenges lie ahead. Read the full transcript below:. Lucas...

Amherst, MA · 1d

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WMass agency reversing the pipeline to prison, one student at a time

HOLYOKE — Sonia Mendez, 43, is only two semesters shy of earning her bachelor’s degree in social work from Westfield State University. The Western Massachusetts woman has come a long way since her days serving time behind bars in the Massachusetts Correctional Institution-Framingham. Mendez spent a total of...

Holyoke, 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 · 14h

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Football Recap: Greenfield Comes Up Short Against Smith Vo-Tech + How To Watch

If Greenfield was riding high off their 26-0 takedown of Athol last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Green Wave took a 28-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Smith Vo-Tech Vikings on Thursday. Over their last two games the Green Wave have scored 50 points, more than the 32 that came over the four games before that.

Greenfield, MA · 1d