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Former Torrington police chief Robert Milano dies at 71, police say

Milano died on Wednesday after a long illness, according to his obituary.

Torrington, CT · 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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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 · 11h
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The Cool Down

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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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The Magical Massachusetts Railway Museum That Turns Even The Most Serious Adults Into Wide-Eyed Kids Again

There are places in this world that have a way of reaching right past your adult defenses and finding the kid you used to be, and Chester Railway Station and Museum in Chester, Massachusetts is absolutely one of them. You might think you’re too sophisticated for a railway museum in...

Chester, MA · 20h

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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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New Pittsfield Shop Offers Nontoxic Scented Candles & Cozy Decor

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Alyssa Sena loves scented candles. But she found lighting them in her home was aggravating her asthma. So she set to work to find a healthier option for herself, and her home. "I realized how bad they are for you and the paraffin and how harmful...

Pittsfield, MA · 12h

WWLP

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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 · 9h

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Aisling Mountain Farm Owners Say Town Scrutiny Has Damaged Business

ADAMS, Mass. — What began as a dispute between neighboring property owners has escalated into a prolonged conflict spanning multiple town boards and departments, leading Aisling Mountain Farm's operators to question whether some officials have overstepped their authority. Farm owner Kathryn Foley purchased the 22-acre property at 185 West...

Adams, MA · 1d

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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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Nearly 200 Pittsfield People Were Unsheltered During 2026 PIT Count

PITTSFIELD. Mass. — There were nearly 200 people experiencing homelessness on the night of the 2026 Point in Time count. Last Wednesday, the Homelessness Advisory Committee reviewed this year's PIT count, which was conducted on Jan. 25. The Three County Continuum of Care gathers this data to best determine how many people are without adequate shelter on a single night.

Pittsfield, MA · 5h

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Columbia County Social Services Chief Quits Abruptly, Leaving Shelter Deal in Limbo

Columbia County's longtime social services commissioner is gone, and nobody is saying exactly why. Bob Gibson resigned from his post atop the county Department of Social Services effective Nov. 2, departing without a successor lined up after leading the agency for nearly a decade. Board of Supervisors Chair Matt Murell...

Columbia County, NY · 1d

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Berkshire Botanical Garden's Arborist Day Revitalizes Great Barrington River Walk

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The River Walk underwent pruning and hazardous tree removal to improve pedestrian safety and promote tree diversity, thanks to the Berkshire Botanical Garden's annual Arborist Day. About 20 professional arborists from several local companies joined forces on Tuesday to remove trees and dead and overhanging...

Great Barrington, MA · 2d

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USPS confirms $19 minimum rate at select post office locations

THE U.S. Postal Service has confirmed a $19 baseline rate at select locations. It comes as part of a renewed push to hire more staff. USPS is looking to recruit more mail handlers for their Springfield, Massachusetts office. Mail handlers are responsible for loading, unloading, and moving bulk mail. They’re...

Springfield, MA · 2d

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Ashley Turniak case remains unresolved 28 years after her death on I-91

LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Twenty-eight years after 16-year-old Ashley Turniak fell from a speeding car on Interstate 91, prosecutors continue to list her death as an unresolved homicide. Turniak’s best friends, Jennifer Walker and Maria Valley, recently spoke about the case, the memories they share, and the questions that remain....

Agawam, MA · 3h

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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

WWLP

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Chicopee Rotary Club honors Hu Ke Lau with sold-out Polynesian fundraiser

A beloved piece of Chicopee's history was celebrated Friday evening as the Chicopee Rotary Club hosted its annual fundraising event, paying tribute to the former Hu Ke Lau restaurant and the family behind it.

Chicopee, 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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MGM Springfield hosts annual Bright Nights Ball

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Saturday evening, the Spirit of Springfield hosted its annual Bright Nights Ball at MGM Springfield as the holiday season rapidly approaches. The black tie event took place within the casino’s Aria ballroom, filled with lovely floral arrangements. On top of that, the Bright Nights Ball...

Springfield, MA · 1d