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Florence man convicted of multiple charges in shooting of wife

NORTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A Florence man will be sentenced later this month after being convicted shooting his wife. Melissa Sippel, spokesperson for the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, said 67-year-old Michael Janik was found guilty Friday of armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery by discharging a firearm, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, two counts of assault and battery on a family or household member, improper storage of a firearm, and malicious destruction of property.

Northampton, MA · 2d

dairystar.com

Permission to pursue a passion

NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. — While growing up on her family’s western Massachusetts dairy farm, Emily Everett dreamed of writing for Hoard’s Dairyman one day. Instead, Everett has built a career that includes writing novels about her life experiences. Her debut novel, “All That Life Can Afford,” was Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club pick for April 2025.

Williamsburg, MA · 2d

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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. The Palmer Police Department stated that officers, along with members of the Palmer and Bondsville Fire Departments, were called to the First Street walking trail shortly before 9 a.m. regarding an unresponsive person.

Palmer, MA · 22h

MassLive.com

Western Massachusetts man dies in head-on crash in Connecticut

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct the description of the crash. A driver from Western Massachusetts was killed Thursday night in a two-car crash in Connecticut, according to Connecticut State Police. State Police identified the driver as Richard Waldimer Wuensch, 80, of Agawam. Troopers responded to...

Agawam, MA · 22h

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.

mspnews.org

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Troopers in the Field: Significant Activity Report for Week Ending 10-24-26

On 10/20/2026, the Becket Police Department requested assistance from the Lee Barracks in responding to a male party who was reportedly acting violent and destructive during a domestic disturbance. The male was also reported to be outside the residence with a firearm, threatening to shoot responding police officers. The MSP Drone Unit and the Berkshire County Special Response Team also responded to the scene. The drone determined that the male no longer had the firearm in his possession. Officers tactically approached the male and took him into custody without further incident. Becket PD later executed a search warrant on the residence and seized additional firearms.

Becket, MA · 2d

We Are Berkshires

Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 2h

westernmassnews.com

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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

The Cool Down

Massachusetts tenants hit with $400 rent hikes face another increase — and refuse new leases

"People are invested in this. [Some] people have been here almost 20 years."

Easthampton, MA · 2d

takingthekids.com

You’ll Think You’re Lost In The Massachusetts Woods Until This Charming Restaurant Appears

Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Allen Ginsberg once gathered at a 200-year-old farmhouse on a winding road deep in the woods. The place ended up in a Dylan film, and it still serves dinner five nights a week. The farmhouse dates back to the 1820s and sits on 50 acres...

Becket, MA · 1d

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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

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.

Yahoo!

The Farm Table at Kringle Candle complex in Bernardston up for sale

BERNARDSTON — The Farm Table restaurant, established by Michael Kittredge III in 2019 at his Kringle Candle complex, is for sale. The asking price is $1.95 million, according to a listing publicized this week by managing partner Jeremy Casey at Managing Partner at SR Commercial Realty. The Farm Table...

Bernardston, MA · 2d

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.

familydestinationsguide.com

The Hidden Massachusetts Town Where Your Social Security Check Stretches Further Than You Ever Imagined

Nobody puts Orange, Massachusetts on a vision board, and that is precisely what makes it one of the smartest places in the entire state to plant your roots. If your retirement plan involves a Social Security check and a strong desire to actually enjoy your life without doing mental math every time you buy groceries, then Orange deserves your full and undivided attention.

Orange, MA · 2d

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

wamc.org

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 · 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.

takingthekids.com