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Bear encounters in Massachusetts: what to expect and how to survive
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Following the South Hadley man who was attacked by a bear in Wyoming, we spoke with bear biologists who told us mother grizzly bears are the most dangerous bears, and luckily here in western Mass we only see black bears. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use caution when going into the woods, no matter what state you’re in.
2024 DadFest Food Truck Festival in Spencer set to celebrate 'All things Dad'
The 2024 DadFest Food Truck Festival will take over the Spencer Fairgrounds on June 15, featuring more than a dozen food trucks, live music, craft vendors, carnival games, kids’ activities, an infield classic and custom car show and more. WooTrucks of Boylston is sponsor of the first “All things...
These are the 43 music acts performing on The E Stage at the 2024 Big E
The 413′s largest annual event, The Big E, is bringing together 43 music acts to perform on The E Stage this fall ranging in genres from folk, to rock, to pop and more. According to the fair, daily performances will occur on the West Springfield fairgrounds at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday during its run from Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 29.
Concerts in the Parks back for another summer in Forest Park
(Mass Appeal) – Concerts in the Parks in Forest Park are back for another summer of music and it all starts a week from today! Sydney Pasini, the Recreation Coordinator with the City of Springfield Parks and Recreation Department, shares how you can enjoy these free, family-friendly concerts.
Dogs in Massachusetts bit letter carriers 116 times in 2023
Note to aspiring letter carriers: Watch out for dogs while on the job. Dogs in Massachusetts bit U.S. Postal Service employees 116 times in 2023, about 2% of the more than 5,800 dog bites reported nationally last year. Springfield, the third-largest city in the state, saw five incidents in which...
Beetles wreak havoc and take down multiple trees on Main Street
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Over in Holyoke, you may have seen some strange markings on dozens of trees Main Street. Now, some of those trees will be gone, and sooner rather than later. You may remember some ash trees on Main Street were given an injectable treatment late last year...
More than 2 dozen cats need loving homes in Massachusetts
More than two dozen cats are looking for their “furever” family. Dakin Humane Society in Springfield has 24 cats listed as available on their adoption page, with some of the cats waiting to find families for months. One of those cats is Eugene, who is described as being...
Eat around the world as Springfield Restaurant Week returns
Experience tastes from all over the world — right here in Springfield. That’s the idea behind Springfield Restaurant Week, an initiative by Dine Springfield and the Business Improvement District, returning June 7 to 16. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Algae Bloom Threatens Wildlife, Pets In Easthampton Pond
Easthampton leaders posted the warning on the city's Facebook page after tests showed possible signs of the toxic algae cyanobacteria. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health will continue to conduct tests until the bloom has gone. Until then, residents should avoid swimming, fishing, or touching the water. Contact with the...
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