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Holyoke St. Patrick’s committee names 2027 ambassador award winners
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke announced that Caroline Boland and the late Mary Ferriter have been selected as the recipients of the 2027 Ambassador Award. The award recognizes both women for their efforts in promoting Irish culture, tourism, and long-standing relationships between County...
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Becket’s First Wind Turbine
October 19 was an historic day at Becket Town Hall, where Becket Energy Committee Chair Garth Klimchuk welcomed the public and special guests at the ribbon-cutting to celebrate the Becket Wind Project. After introducing and thanking his committee, Town Administrator Kathe Warden, and members of the Select Board, Klimchuk announced that this occasion marked the culmination of over three years of work on the part of the Becket Energy Committee (BEC) specifically to bring renewable energy in the form of a single community-scale 15kW wind turbine to power Town Hall.
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Families fill Longmeadow streets for Halloween fun
LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Trick-or-treaters and families filled the streets of Longmeadow’s Green Acre neighborhood to celebrate Halloween with elaborate costumes and extensive house displays. The Green Acre area in western Massachusetts has long been known for its community-wide Halloween celebrations. Neighbors throughout the area decorate heavily each...
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Incumbent challenged by newcomer in Hampden's 2nd District race
Republican newcomer Peter Warren is challenging longtime incumbent Democrat Brian Ashe for Hampden’s 2nd District representative seat. The district covers Hampden, Longmeadow, part of East Longmeadow, part of Monson, and part of Springfield. Ashe has served as the state representative for Hampden’s 2nd district since 2009. “I think...
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Two Springfield hospitals merge under $300M acquisition deal
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Ghost hunters investigate reported activity at Moses Scout Reservation
RUSSELL, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Our yearly ghost hunt with Agawam Paranormal took us to the H.A. Moses Scout Reservation as Halloween approached. The 1,300-acre property is known for its wilderness setting, a 90-acre pond and the manor house built by Horace A. Moses, the owner of the Strathmore Paper Company.
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Massachusetts Department of Children and Family investigated Federline family as far back as 2017
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Connecticut DOT breaks ground on Enfield station
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for a new train station in Enfield, which will restore passenger-rail service to the town for the first time since 1986. Located in the Thompsonville neighborhood, the project is part of the Hartford Line Rail Program and will fill...
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Local residents, lawmakers share views on daylight saving time
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – As residents turn their clocks back for the end of daylight saving time, some say the tradition is simply part of life in New England, while others support efforts to make one time standard permanent year-round. “I’m just very happy when I wake up and...
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Public schools are priority for candidates in 5th Hampden House race
From left, Incumbent Pat Duffy is being challenged by Jose Candelario Garcia for the 3rd Hampden District seat. The city of Holyoke and a ward in Chicopee, Massachusetts, make up the state's 5th Hampden District. The two candidates vying to represent the district on Beacon Hill have differing experiences, but similar platforms.
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Rep. Boldyga again faces challenger’s scrutiny over past Conn. police department suspension
Almost 15 years ago, a Democratic challenger of state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga called on him to resign over a 10-day suspension the lawmaker received while working as a police officer in Connecticut. Despite the scrutiny, Boldyga, a Republican, won that election representing the 3rd Hampden District. He is up for...