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Person found dead on Palmer walking trail

PALMER, Mass. (WWLP) – A person was found dead at a walking trail pavilion on First Street in Palmer on Saturday morning. Palmer Police said officers, along with members of the Palmer and Bondsville fire departments, responded to the First Street walking trail shortly before 9 a.m. for an unresponsive person. The individual was found dead when emergency personnel arrived.

Palmer, MA · 7h

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Emergency crews rescue lost hikers in Palmer

PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Just after 5 p.m. on Sunday evening, emergency crews were sent to the area of the Palmer Motorsports Park on West Ware Road for a report of lost hikers. Emergency crews responded with quickly setting up a command post and began searching for the lost hiker....

Palmer, MA · 1h

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Unattended death prompts investigation in Palmer

PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Palmer Police Department announced that around 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, officials were made aware of an unresponsive person lying down nearby a walking trail on First Street. When officials arrived to the scene, they discovered that person had died. The walking trail remained closed...

Palmer, MA · 1d

newportdispatch.com

Person shot on Marcy Street in Southbridge

SOUTHBRIDGE, MA — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday evening on Marcy Street. Officers responded to reports of gunshots at approximately 6:09 p.m. and located spent shell casings in the area. During the initial response, officers were notified that an individual had independently arrived at a local...

Southbridge, MA · 2d

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Suspect arrested in Spencer following indecent assault report

SPENCER, MA — Police arrested a man Wednesday following a report of an alleged indecent assault involving a juvenile. Spencer Police responded to the report on Nov. 4. Officers gathered information and began searching the surrounding area for the suspect. Police canvassed nearby streets and coordinated their efforts with...

Spencer, MA · 2d

WTNH

Massachusetts man dies after head-on crash in Ashford

ASHFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Massachusetts man died Thursday night after his car was struck head-on by another vehicle in Ashford, state police said. State troopers responded to the crash around 10:54 p.m. on Ashford Center Road. A preliminary investigation found that the driver of a blue Nissan Rogue had crossed the double-yellow line into […]

Ashford, CT · 2d

westernmassnews.com

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

takingthekids.com

Changing Water Levels Can Reveal The Lost Roads Beneath This Massachusetts Lake

Four entire towns were cleared and then covered by water, and their old roads still show up when the water drops. Yes, real roads with real stone walls beside them. The last residents had to leave by April 1, 1938. Weeks later, the towns officially stopped existing. Then the valley...

Massachusetts · 19h

WWLP

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.

hoodline.com

Florence Man, 67, Convicted of Shooting Estranged Wife in Northampton Home

A 67-year-old Florence man was convicted Friday of armed assault with intent to murder after a judge found he shot his separated wife in the upper abdomen in their Northampton home two years ago, then barricaded himself inside as she escaped and called for help. Michael Janik now faces up to 20 years in prison on the most serious charge when he returns to court later this month.

Northampton, MA · 1d

hoodline.com

Springfield Man Gets Life Without Parole for 2023 Murder of James Brown

A Springfield man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for a 2023 street shooting that killed one neighbor and wounded another. Hiram Martinez, 41, was sentenced Monday to life in state prison without the possibility of parole after a Hampden County jury convicted him of first-degree murder in the death of 34-year-old James Brown.

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East Longmeadow School Committee unsure of redstone gift

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow School Committee is undecided on accepting a redstone gift from a resident’s yard for the new high school, with some members voicing concerns of costs not going to the right place and others wary of setting a precedent by accepting gifts with potential stipulations.

East Longmeadow, 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 · 1d

westernmassnews.com

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 · 6h

WWLP

Missing Springfield mother and two children located, police confirm

A 25-year-old woman and her two children who were reported missing Thursday afternoon have been located, according to the Springfield Police Department.

WWLP

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 · 1d

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The Oldest Outdoor Flea Market In Massachusetts Feels Like A Real-Life Treasure Hunt Adventure

There’s a small town in Massachusetts where the past shows up in person, sets up a tent, and dares you to walk away empty-handed. That town is Brimfield, and the Brimfield Antique Flea Markets are the kind of experience that turns perfectly reasonable people into obsessive treasure hunters who cancel weekend plans months in advance.

Massachusetts · 23h

WWLP

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

Boston Globe

Main Street is ‘a place where people come together.’ In Northampton, it’s tearing the town apart.

NORTHAMPTON — Anna Bowen, who owns Strada Shoes on Main Street, recently spent half an hour helping a customer find the perfect fit, but as she was about to pay, the woman pulled the shoebox back. First, she wanted to know Bowen’s position on Picture Main Street, a controversial $43 million project to redesign downtown.

Northampton, MA · 2d

WWLP

$37M bridge replacement project to bring traffic detours to Springfield’s Armory Street

Drivers traveling along Armory Street in Springfield should prepare for traffic detours beginning Monday as MassDOT starts preliminary work on a $37 million bridge replacement project.