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Hidden in the Viral Last Ditch Debacle: How to Keep Lesbian Bars Alive

By September of this year, Jackie Matellian had spent months living in her truck while working several jobs to keep Last Ditch, a lesbian bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, open. She was the last remaining original founder, and the bar was in deep financial trouble. According to reporting by The Boston Globe, workers had gone unpaid, Matellian was carrying a $50,000 start-up loan, and the landlord wanted $3,900 in overdue rent.

Greenfield, MA · 2d
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Holyoke man convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 shooting death of woman

A Holyoke man has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 2022 shooting death of a 36-year-old woman.

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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Suspect held without bail in string of Holyoke fires

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A 43-year-old man is being held without bail after police accused him of setting a string of fires across Holyoke, including one near a man sleeping in a tent. Massachusetts State Police and Holyoke Police arrested Angel Sanchez early Thursday. Investigators allege he is linked to...

Holyoke, MA · 2d
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Western Mass. hardware chain raises over $32K for animal shelters: ‘We’re grateful’

Western Mass.-based Rocky’s Ace Hardware raised $32,511 for animal shelters nationwide through its annual “Round Up for Pets” fundraiser in 2026, according to the company. Of that total, stores in Western Massachusetts raised $4,488 for local shelters and the animals in their care. The fundraiser allows customers...

Springfield, MA · 2d
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Winner of community media award for Mass. docuseries, local producer talks local access, Main Streets and more

Earlier this year, a director working in western Massachusetts collected a top community media honor. Thomas Draudt is no stranger to awards – he’s collected at least one Emmy and several nominations for his work on the series "This Old House" – and one nomination for "This New House."

Northampton, MA · 1d

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Car hits pole in Springfield’s Liberty Heights

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Around 5 a.m. on Sunday morning, emergency crews in Springfield responded to a report of a car hitting a pole at the 1300 block of Liberty Street. There were several police cars and one ambulance that responded to the accident scene. Officials said that the car...

Springfield, MA · 14h

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Holyoke community rallies for Stuff the Truck drive

HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative, part of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, teamed up with United Way for its annual Stuff the Truck food drive on Sunday. The groups set up at both Stop & Shop locations in Holyoke, on Lincoln Street and Northampton...

Holyoke, MA · 11h

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Springfield's Latino Book Fair Returns Bigger Than Ever at Hope Center Nov. 14

What started in 2024 as an event that ran from Friday afternoon through Saturday, with a Sunday authors' workshop, has grown into a cultural gathering in Springfield, and this year it's moving into a brand-new downtown home. The third Springfield Latino Book Fair is set for Saturday, November 14, at the Hope Center for the Arts at 150 Bridge Street, with doors opening at 10 a.m. and the free, one-day festival running until 5 p.m.

Springfield, MA · 2d

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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 · 11h

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PopUp Bagels Picks Hadley's Mountain Farms for First Western Mass Shop

A Connecticut-born bagel chain known for its tear-apart, dip-it-yourself approach is setting up shop at Mountain Farms in Hadley, marking its first location west of Boston. PopUp Bagels plans to open the new shop at 7 South Maple St., Suite 20, with a grand opening celebration running from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.

Hadley, MA · 2d

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Smith College’s Botanical Garden to have rare plant to bloom

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Smith College Botanic Garden is welcoming a sight to behold. A Titan Arum, more commonly known as a Corpse Flower, is set to bloom. It only happens once every two to three years and the flower only lasts for three days; the flower can grow up to nine feet tall. It got its name from the putrid scent it gives off to attract an unusual kind of pollinator, flies.

Northampton, MA · 14h

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Football Posts 45-14 Victory at Westfield State

WESTFIELD, Mass. – Powered by a solid offensive effort, the UMass Dartmouth football team defeated Westfield State, 45-14 in Massachusetts Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on Saturday. The Corsairs improve to 4-4 overall and 4-3 in conference play, while the Owls are now 3-5 and 3-4 in the MASCAC.

Westfield, MA · 1d

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Football Suffers 42-14 Setback at Husson

BANGOR, Maine (11/7/2026) - Nichols College football dropped a 42-14 decision at Husson University on Saturday afternoon inside the Dr. John W. Winkin Sports Complex. The Bison (2-7, 2-4 CNE) trailed 21-0 at halftime before putting together a pair of explosive scoring plays early in the third quarter to cut into the deficit.

Bangor, ME · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Lawsuit filed after devastating 2023 crash in Chicopee

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two lawsuits now accuse Chicopee Police of breaking their own chase rules in a 2023 crash that killed a 13-year-old. The newest was filed by a passenger who was in the car. We’re also hearing from the attorney for the man who was asleep inside the home.

Chicopee, MA · 2d

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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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Road work to take place in Springfield’s North End

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A traffic alert for those driving to work in Springfield Monday morning as drivers are being advised to avoid Armory Street. Multiple detours will be in place beginning Monday morning at 8 a.m. and ending at 2:30 on Friday. No work will be done on Wednesday for Veteran’s Day.

Springfield, MA · 15h

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East Longmeadow residents notice a spike in mail theft

EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Nearly a dozen envelopes found ripped open along an East Longmeadow sidewalk have one woman concerned about her neighbors’ mail. Western Mass News spoke with one woman who found the envelopes, and is now working to alert the people they belong to. When Chile...

East Longmeadow, MA · 2d

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Nolan's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Beacons Past New England College, 1-0

BOSTON (Nov. 7, 2026) Shea Nolan (Quincy, Mass.) scored at the first-period buzzer off a feed from junior Kaitlyn Ondrick (Westfield, Mass.), and junior Veronika Hadamovsky (Prague, Czech Republic) made nine saves to backstop UMass Boston to a 1-0 shutout victory over New England College at the Edward T. Barry Ice Rink Saturday afternoon.

Henniker, NH · 1d

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A ‘Simpsons’ writer is running for president and visiting Springfields, including ours

“If I want to follow the show’s example and use Springfield as a lens for understanding America, I need to go to all the Springfields, or at least as many as I can.”. After finding fame writing about a fictional Springfield and its yellow-hued inhabitants, a writer for “The Simpsons” is visiting the Massachusetts city of the same name Friday as part of his 2028 presidential bid.

Springfield, MA · 2d