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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 Tent Fire Suspect Flees as Investigators Link Six Outdoor Blazes

A man sleeping in a tent near Maple Street in Holyoke woke up to find another man setting his tent on fire with a lighter early Tuesday morning. He escaped without injury as the suspect ran off, one piece of a puzzle investigators are now racing to solve: six outdoor fires reported in the city over two nights.

Holyoke, MA · 2d
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#19 Massachusetts Hockey Shut Out At Maine, 2-0

ORONO, Maine – No. 19 University of Massachusetts hockey was unable to solve goaltender Albin Boija, falling to Maine, 2-0 on Saturday night at Alfond Arena. The setback leaves UMass at 5-5-1 overall, 2-1-0 in Hockey East, while the Black Bears improve to 5-5-0, 1-3-0 in league action. "It...

Orono, ME · 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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Amherst Joins Blue Tidal Wave | With the Exception of Ballot Question 7, Local Results Mirror the Rest of the State

Almost 58% of Amherst’s 14,296 registered voters cast ballots in the November 3 midterm election. With the exception of Question 7, the ballot initiative to reduce the required minimum lot size for single-family homes to 5,000 square feet, Amherst voted with the state majority. However, Amherst voters skewed substantially more toward Democrats than the state at large and joined the blue tidal wave that saw Democrats chalk up resounding, and often shocking, wins across the nation.

Amherst, 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 · 12h

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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 · 15h

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Easthampton City Council honors outgoing parks director

EASTHAMPTON — At its Nov. 4 meeting, the Easthampton City Council paused to recognize and honor outgoing Parks and Recreation Director John Mason, who began the meeting with his own recognitions and thanks. After the initial meeting matters, Mason stepped to the podium to praise and thank members of...

Easthampton, MA · 2d

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Holyoke seeks community input on safer streets at public forum

HOLYOKE — Whether it’s speeding on a neighborhood street or a crosswalk that feels unsafe, Holyoke residents will have an opportunity to influence how the city tackles local traffic safety concerns. A public workshop on Nov. 19 will ask residents to help design the process the city uses...

Holyoke, MA · 2d

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How Amelia Bloom overcame injuries and setbacks to find her place at UMass

After overcoming multiple injuries and setbacks, UMass soccer forward Amelia Bloom has found her way back to the pitch, driven by her love of the game and determination to succeed.

Amherst, MA · 23h

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School Districts Revise Bus Routes in Response to Community Feedback

The Amherst, Pelham, and Amherst-Pelham Regional School Districts have released a second round of proposed school bus routes following caregiver feedback, community listening sessions, and ongoing reviews of transportation safety and operations. The updated proposals, released November 3–4, incorporate changes made in response to concerns raised by families regarding bus stop locations, walking distances, road conditions, neighborhood accessibility, and student transportation needs.

Amherst, MA · 2d

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Holyoke Medical Center to Open Sports Medicine Collaborative in Amherst

AMHERST — Holyoke Medical Center will open its new Sports Medicine Collaborative in December at 100 University Dr. in Amherst, under the medical direction of Dr. Jonathan Fallon. The collaborative will bring together a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to help patients recover from injuries, improve function, and return to activities they enjoy. Appointments are now being accepted by calling (413) 534-2887.

Amherst, MA · 2d

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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 · 12h

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UMass field hockey team loses in overtime of MAC championship

The No. 9 Massachusetts field hockey team lost 2-1 to Miami (OH) in overtime of the Mid-American Conference championship game on Saturday. The Minutewomen (18-2, 9-1 MAC) fell short of the conference title for the second consecutive season, as the RedHawks (15-4, 8-1 MAC) claimed the championship. Sophomore Justina Intzes...

Amherst, MA · 2d

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New Holyoke Veterans Home reborn six years after COVID tragedy

On a cold morning in Holyoke, new brick and glass catch the river light in a way the old soldiers home never managed. Families who once waited in parking lots now cross a lobby built for both distance and dignity. Six years after a coronavirus outbreak killed at least 76 veterans inside the former facility, the Commonwealth has opened a replacement that officials describe as a reckoning set in concrete. The Holyoke Veterans Home stands where grief and public obligation finally met a budget large enough to answer both. Ribbon cuttings rarely heal anyone. This one asks whether a building can keep a promise that management once broke.

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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UMass men’s soccer falls to Delaware in the Summit League playoffs

The No. 3-seed Massachusetts men’s soccer team’s season came to an end at the hands of No. 6-seed Delaware in the Summit League playoffs. After 90 minutes, the Blue Hens (8-4-6, 1-2-3 Summit) came away with a 3-2 victory. The two teams faced off a week prior to their Saturday matchup, when UMass (6-8-3, 2-3-1 Summit) reigned victorious 4-1 at Rudd Field at the end of October.

Amherst, MA · 2d

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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 Outlast Amherst In Undefeated Battle, 16-13

AMHERST, Mass. – The Trinity College Football team held off host Amherst College, 16-13, in a battle of undefeated teams at Lehrman Field Saturday afternoon. The Bantams improve to 8-0, while the Mammoths slide to 7-1. What Happened:. On their opening drive of the game, the Mammoths drove down...

Amherst, MA · 1d

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Aiyanna Perkins leads UMass to 60-50 victory over Providence

PROVIDENCE– The Massachusetts women’s basketball team travelled down to Providence College on Saturday afternoon for its first away game of the season, and guard Aiyanna Perkins went back to Amherst with a career high in points. Playing a total of 34 minutes for the Minutewomen (1-1), also a career-high, Perkins’ 14 points led the UMass past the Friars (1-1) 60-50, for the Minutewomen’s first win of the season.

Amherst, MA · 2d