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Massachusetts council opens food pantry for families its senior program couldn't serve

A Massachusetts neighborhood council opened a food pantry after restrictions on its senior food program forced it to turn away others seeking help. Families in Springfield's Indian Orchard neighborhood can turn to the pantry for groceries as food prices remain high. Here's what to know. The Indian Orchard Citizens Council...

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Historic Springfield church sees restoration progress after tornado damage

Springfield city officials are scheduled to provide an update on the $2.6 million restoration and stabilization project for the historic Old First Church that was damaged in the 2011 tornado.

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Massachusetts man accused armed robbery at Hartford jewelry store that left customers minorly injured

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A 23-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Friday following an attempted armed jewelry store robbery in Hartford, police said. Officers responded to the Fine Gold Jewelry Store around 2:20 p.m. on Friday for an active armed robbery complaint. Staff reported an active struggle with an armed suspect who deployed pepper spray in […]

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New Walmart Supercenter proposal set for Holyoke public hearing

The Holyoke Planning Board is holding a public hearing a proposal for a new Walmart Supercenter.

Holyoke, MA · 19h

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Every Thanksgiving Week, Massachusetts Families Pick Up Their Turkey Dinners From These 6 Old-School Restaurants

Some Massachusetts families never roast a single bird on Thanksgiving, and they are perfectly happy about it. Instead, they lean on a short list of old-school spots that have been feeding New England for generations. A few are colonial-era inns with fireplaces and creaky floors, while others are humble turkey...

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Local Volleyball Standouts Head to Hall of Fame All-Star Game

HOLYOKE, Mass. -- Eight high school volleyball players from Berkshire County have been selected to play in the International Volleyball Hall of Fame's All-Star Games on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Holyoke Community College. The event begins with the all-Western Mass Second Team All-Star Game at 6 p.m., followed by the...

Holyoke, MA · 1d

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Springfield Mayor, Police Superintendent Support Banning Controversial Kiosks

Springfield Mayor Dom Sarno says the administration will file an ordinance with the city council that will ban the installation and use of so called "virtual currency kiosks" within the city. Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “It has come to my attention that a number of scams and criminal activity...

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Inert World War I-era explosive found in Enfield attic, police say

It was not immediately clear why a military relic was in the crawl space of an Enfield home.

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Springfield Rescue Mission to host free Thanksgiving dinner options

Springfield Rescue Mission will host its annual free community Thanksgiving dinner offering both dine-in and drive-through options.

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Thousands of students expected at Springfield Thunderbirds School Day Game

More than 6,000 students filled the MassMutual Center on Tuesday morning for the Springfield Thunderbirds' annual School Day Game against the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Springfield, MA · 18h

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Westfield Gas + Electric raises supply charges for winter season

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Westfield Gas + Electric implemented its annual winter gas rate change on November 1, with supply charges running higher than last winter due to impacts on the energy market. In a news release sent to 22News, Westfield Gas + Electric stated that despite the increased...

Westfield, MA · 1d

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The Mass. cannabis industry was meant to help those hurt by the war on drugs. Many say it failed.

When Duane Harden opened up his cannabis delivery business three years ago, he was hopeful that the new venture would be a success — fueled by the legalization of recreational weed in Massachusetts in 2016. But three years later, the 55-year old Haverhill resident says he’s hardly turned a...

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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...

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Gloster Named Business and HR Administrator

Springfield, MA — Dietz & Company Architects, Inc. has announced that Nicole Gloster has joined the firm as business/human resources administrator. In this newly created role, Gloster will oversee human resources and employee development and engagement as well as coordinating administrative and business operations. The creation of this role reflects the continued growth and evolution of Dietz.

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Pete Holmes Brings Stand-Up Comedy Home to MGM Springfield Next March

Pete Holmes is heading back to Massachusetts for a night of stand-up comedy at MGM Springfield's ARIA Ballroom, with the Lexington native scheduled to take the stage on Saturday, March 20, 2027, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show go on sale this Friday, November 13. According to MassLive, tickets...

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