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Thanksgiving grocery prices put pressure on local budgets

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- With Thanksgiving approaching, higher grocery prices are putting pressure on local budgets as shoppers prepare for the holiday feast. Food purchased at grocery stores was 1.8 percent more expensive in September than it was in September 2025, according to the USDA. Prices are projected to increase 2.3 percent for the year.

Chicopee, MA · 1d
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‘The Simpsons’ writer tours nation’s Springfields in presidential bid

SPRINGFIELD — Dan Greaney, a comedy writer and producer best known for his work on “The Simpsons,” is interested in adding another title to his resume: president of the United States. Throughout November, Greaney is touring the United States, stopping in 17 different cities and towns named...

Springfield, MA · 22h
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Mic’d Up: Gary Gulman gets close to perfect in Northampton

We’re coming up on Friday the 13th, and Gary Gulman is rolling in with a seven in his back pocket. Either things are about to get biblical real quick, or we’re about to have a very lucky night on our hands in Northampton. Making his way to Western...

Northampton, MA · 1d
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THEATER REVIEW: ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ plays at the Majestic Theater through Nov. 29

Majestic Theater in West Springfield, Mass. Eight talented actors make up the cast of this farcical comedy. On a set designed by Daniel David Rist, with six doors defining two rooms in a very blue Cleveland hotel suite, the company play out the story of a single night at the Opera House, where a visiting celebrity is singing the title role in “Pagliacci.” Through a series of errors, the singer is presumed dead and must be replaced at the last minute. Comedy ensues.

West Springfield, MA · 2d
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David Lane’s Puppet Adaptation of Zola’s “The Belly of Paris” Premieres at The Adams Theater

North Adams puppeteer David Lane premieres “The Belly of Paris,” a puppet adaptation of same-named Emile Zola’s novel, at The Adams Theater this Saturday, with shows at 3pm and 7:30pm. The company, Compagnie Zola, developed it during residencies at the theater. The story of the show follows...

Adams, MA · 1d

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This Massachusetts Diner Serves A $10 Breakfast That Makes Chain Prices Look Ridiculous

A pancake that covers the whole plate is already enough to get me through the door. The fact that nobody here treats that like a big deal somehow makes it even better. The rest of breakfast follows the same idea. The ham comes in thick pieces, the plates are loaded with eggs, home fries, and toast, and the prices still feel surprisingly reasonable for Massachusetts.

West Springfield, MA · 4d

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East Hartford man thought he was joining a reality show. Then he walked into a real jail.

“When I walked into that intake room, I knew it was real… That’s when it hit me — ‘You’re in prison, you’re not getting out'," Joshua Padilla said.

East Hartford, CT · 2d

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Animals rescued from Berkshire County property available for adoption

Several animals rescued by the MSPCA-Angell from a Berkshire County property over the summer are now up for adoption.

Berkshire County, MA · 23h

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Home Cooking Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This Down-Home Connecticut Restaurant

Some restaurants make you feel like a customer, and some make you feel like you just walked into someone’s kitchen on a Sunday morning. Hometown Kitchen in Somers, Connecticut is firmly, wonderfully, in the second category. There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when a restaurant stops trying...

Somers, CT · 4d

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 4d

WWLP

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New Walmart Supercenter proposal set for Holyoke public hearing

The Holyoke Planning Board is holding a public hearing a proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter.

Holyoke, MA · 3d

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This Gorgeous State Park Might Just Be The Best-Kept Fishing Secret In Connecticut

Somewhere between the highway noise and the daily grind, Connecticut tucked away a little masterpiece in Simsbury, and most people have no idea it’s there. Stratton Brook State Park is that masterpiece, and it’s been sitting quietly in the woods, minding its own business, while the rest of the state drives past without stopping.

Simsbury, CT · 2d

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8 Small-Town Connecticut Breakfast Buffets Where Locals Gather For A Hearty Sunday Morning Meal

Sunday mornings and big breakfasts just belong together. Especially when nobody feels like standing over the stove making pancakes for the whole family. That’s when a breakfast buffet starts sounding like a pretty wonderful idea. Small-town Connecticut breakfast buffets offer hearty morning meals that can make an ordinary Sunday...

Connecticut · 2d

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How to shop smart for Thanksgiving

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - With Thanksgiving fast approaching, high prices at the grocery store are taking a bigger bite out of local budgets. “I feel like in my opinion that they went up a lot more than they did a few years ago,” said Chicopee resident Caitlin Nason. “And it’s hard for a lot of families cause they don’t know what to do.”

Chicopee, MA · 3d

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Opening Date Set For New Berkshire Wingstop Location In Pittsfield

Wingstop is bringing its wings and seasoned fries to 555 Hubbard Ave. in Pittsfield, the first in Berkshire County, with Google listing November 30th.

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

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Weekend Outlook: The Options are Endless

Bill Watterson, Illustration from The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes, 1992. Courtesy of the Bill Watterson Deposit Collection, The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum copyright Bill Watterson. High school theater is in full swing this weekend, as is the local art and music scene as we creep...

Lee, MA · 1d

The Mary Sue

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Chipotle worker says she repeatedly reported unsafe food handling, then her boss told her she no longer had a job: ‘We are all set here’

A Massachusetts Chipotle worker says she spent weeks raising concerns about food safety at her restaurant. Then, shortly after leaving the hospital, she received a text from her manager saying Chipotle had accepted her resignation. There was just one problem. She says she never quit. In a Facebook post calling on Chipotle’s corporate leadership to […]

Pittsfield, MA · 3d

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Two New Restaurants Now Open at Bradley International Airport

Windsor Locks, CONN -- November 6, 2026 – The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is pleased to announce the opening of two new restaurants at Bradley International Airport (BDL), further expanding dining options for travelers. Located in BDL’s post-security food court, the new establishments include:. Chick-fil-A: A popular national...

Windsor Locks, CT · 1d