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Westfield man pleads guilty to lesser charges

WESTFIELD — A week before Adam Mason was to stand trial in district court for two counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under the age of 14, he pleaded guilty to two counts of assault and battery, according to court records. After pleading guilty to the...

Westfield, 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 · 23h

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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 · 1d

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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...

Springfield, MA · 6h

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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 · 20h

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Fired Healey Aide Indicted for Second Wire Fraud After Allegedly Using SNAP for Disney Trip While Facing Cocaine Charges

A federal grand jury has indicted former Massachusetts official Lamar Cook on a second count of wire fraud tied to his alleged scheme to obtain SNAP benefits while free on pretrial release in a separate state drug and firearm case. Cook, 46, of Springfield, previously faced a federal criminal complaint...

Springfield, MA · 17h

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WMass agency reversing the pipeline to prison, one student at a time

HOLYOKE — Sonia Mendez, 43, is only two semesters shy of earning her bachelor’s degree in social work from Westfield State University. The Western Massachusetts woman has come a long way since her days serving time behind bars in the Massachusetts Correctional Institution-Framingham. Mendez spent a total of...

Holyoke, MA · 3d

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Aisling Mountain Farm Owners Say Town Scrutiny Has Damaged Business

ADAMS, Mass. — What began as a dispute between neighboring property owners has escalated into a prolonged conflict spanning multiple town boards and departments, leading Aisling Mountain Farm's operators to question whether some officials have overstepped their authority. Farm owner Kathryn Foley purchased the 22-acre property at 185 West...

Adams, 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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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 · 22h

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Three Berkshire Restaurants are Serving Free Meals to Active Duty Military Members and Retired Veterans

Each of the Berkshire restaurants is honoring our nation's heroes with a complimentary three-course meal and a drink.

Berkshire County, MA · 5h

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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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New Pittsfield Shop Offers Nontoxic Scented Candles & Cozy Decor

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Alyssa Sena loves scented candles. But she found lighting them in her home was aggravating her asthma. So she set to work to find a healthier option for herself, and her home. "I realized how bad they are for you and the paraffin and how harmful...

Pittsfield, MA · 8h

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Motorcycle involved crash in Warwick

WARWICK, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Sunday afternoon, crews with he Warwick Fire Department responded to a report of a motorcycle involved crash. The accident scene took place on Winchester Road that day, with the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Warwick Fire Department responding to the accident. The rider of...

Warwick, MA · 19h

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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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The Magical Massachusetts Railway Museum That Turns Even The Most Serious Adults Into Wide-Eyed Kids Again

There are places in this world that have a way of reaching right past your adult defenses and finding the kid you used to be, and Chester Railway Station and Museum in Chester, Massachusetts is absolutely one of them. You might think you’re too sophisticated for a railway museum in...

Chester, MA · 16h

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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 · 17h

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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 · 23h

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Drury High Students Get a Taste of Local Beef

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School students don't have to ask "where's the beef" from, now that the school has partnered to bring local meat into its food service system. Nonprofit Berkshire Agricultural Ventures (BAV) is partnering with Mass Farms to School to bring locally produced ground beef...

North Adams, MA · 1d

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