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Pittsfield Little League 11s, 10s See Tourney Runs End
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — After a strong outing by pitcher Cam Ginnity, the Holden Little League 11-year-old All-Stars defeated Pittsfield, 15-1, to move on in the Section 1 tournament on Sunday at Deming Park. Each team went into the elimination game with a 1-1 record. Holden’s offense sparked early...
MSPCA working with TJO, local shelters to get animals adopted
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As the bay state looks to clear out their shelters, one animal protection organization is making it a little easier. “We had people waiting at the door today waiting for the doors to open and meet the dogs, and when the kennels are full, we need to get them out into homes,” expressed Heather Cahillane.
Failure to put down dying dog is not crime, Massachusetts high court rules
The state’s highest court said it does not approve of Maryann Russo’s decision to have her 14-year-old cockapoo die at home, declining a veterinarian’s recommendation to euthanize her very ill pet, but justices determined her choice does not violate the state’s animal cruelty laws. In considering the case, the Supreme Judicial Court ruled Monday that […] The post Failure to put down dying dog is not crime, Massachusetts high court rules appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Safety Solutions Proposed for Berkshire Mall Intersection
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — A speed bump and traffic mirror have been proposed at the reportedly problematic intersection of Old State Road and the Berkshire Mall entrance. Last week, abutters approached the Select Board with concerns about drivers ignoring stop signs and speeding through the area. Target owns its building and is the lone business left on the property.
State declares western region under mild drought conditions
As a result of the declaration, the state's drought management plan is in place and requires detailed monitoring of drought conditions, coordination among state and federal agencies, and technical outreach and assistance to any affected municipalities.
22News Notebook for July 13th-15th
The 22News Notebook is Working for You with a look at these upcoming events in our western Massachusetts area:. (Show canceled if it rains) We’re happy to help spread the word about your non-profit event. Email details at least 2 weeks in advance to: notebook@wwlp.com.
Monday's Child: Sweet and friendly Jeinayah, 13, likes to laugh and have fun with friends
Jeinayah, 13, likes to laugh and have fun with friends. Jeinayah, who likes to be called Jen, is a very sweet and friendly girl. Although slow to warm up to strangers Jen can be very talkative, outgoing and friendly. She enjoys arts and crafts, drawing, coloring and also loves outdoor activities. She loves music of all genres. Jen is also family oriented, helpful to others and has a very vivid imagination.
Brattleboro wins Little League 10-U District title
-The Brattleboro Little League 10-U All-Stars defeated Bennington, 2-1, on June 14 to win the District 2 championship and advance to the state tournament. Brattleboro earned home field for the best-of-three championship round with a 10-0 win in four innings over Bennington on July 7. The championship series got off...
Western Mass Native Sobieski Joins Massachusetts Hockey Incoming Class
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts has added 6-1, 181-pound right-shot defenseman Kazimier Sobieski to the squad for the 2024-25 season, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Tuesday. Sobieski, a Deerfield, Massachusetts native, joins forward Cameron Dunn, defensemen Francesco Dell'Elce, Daniel Jencko, Larry Keenan, Charlie Lieberman and Finn Loftus and goaltender James Norton as the eighth member of the Minutemen's incoming freshman class.
NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
1 transported by LifeFlight, after motor vehicle crash in Palmer
PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A two-car crash in Palmer left at least one person injured on Tuesday afternoon, that person life-flighted from the scene by first responders. Western Mass News spoke with a neighbor that saw it all happen in front of his home. “All you could hear was a...
Dakin reopens kitten ICU, expects to treat 250 felines per year
SPRINGFIELD — Kennels line the walls of an L-shaped room at Dakin Humane Society. Peering into one of the kennels, two small, fuzzy, orange-and-white figures can be seen taking shaky steps toward the door. One kitten mewls while its roommate snacks on a bowl of wet food. These were...
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