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This MA town was named one of the best places to retire US. Can you guess where it is?
Trying to figure out where to retire in Massachusetts? Forbes Magazine has two suggestions. Forbes has just released a state-by-state list of the best places to retire in the United States, with a runner-up and a first-place winner for best place to retire in the state. To make their selections,...
Pro-Palestinian protestors stand in solidarity at UMass Amherst for Nakba Day
AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Continued pro-Palestinian demonstrations took place on the UMass Amherst campus on Wednesday to mark Nakba Day. UMass Amherst students and members of the community gathered for the 76th anniversary of Nakba Day, the day thousands of Palestinian people were displaced from their homes back in 1948. The vigil started off with those in attendance encouraged to light a candle.
Gardner woman opens paranormal museum in Athol - find out what it includes
Aliens, Bigfoot, and ghosts, oh my. These and other creatures of the paranormal realm have arrived in Athol, courtesy of a Gardner woman’s new museum which is largely dedicated to all things paranormal. The Education Earth Museum, which opened at 475 Main St. on May 12, was founded by Storm Plains, a published author...
Hampden County District Attorney addresses rising crime rates
The Hampden County District Attorney held his 7th annual pasta dinner fundraiser for his election campaign. While we were there, we caught up with the DA to discuss the current state of crime in Hampden County.
Historic music hall reopens in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Saddle up, the Iron Horse is back. The legendary Northampton music venue re-opened its doors for the first time since the early days of the pandemic, kicking off this next chapter with a sold out show. For months, Chris Freeman and the parlor room collective have...
May 14, 2024: All Iron Guthries
Monte and Kaliis are with Jordi Herold, Iron Horse co-founder, David Sokol, music editor, Dylan Gaffney, local historian, and Mary Gravel, long-time Iron Horse employee. The iconic music venue in Northampton, The Iron Horse, is on the eve of its long-awaited revival. Returning from a partly COVID-induced hiatus, we’re interested in getting into the history of the beloved establishment with a wide swath of folx who've watched its evolution.
Driver dies in one-car crash in Barre
BARRE — A motorist was killed in a single-car crash on Dana Road Monday evening. Lorri Draleau, 59, a resident of Dana Road, died from her injuries, according to the Police Department. Barre police officers, responding to a report of a car crash shortly after 6 p.m., found Draleau's...
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