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Springfield police seek missing 14-year-old girl
Police in Springfield, Massachusetts, are searching for a missing teenager. Authorities say 14-year-old Aiana Dominguez ran away, but did not say when. She has been in contact with her mother and a case worker with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, police said, but she has not revealed her whereabouts.
11 Roads With 14 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
14 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in New York State this week. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Dierks Bentley returning to SPAC with country hits, tribute to Petty on tap
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A night out with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at SPAC was a summer tradition for decades, and now Dierks Bentley is set to contribute to that legacy during his own upcoming show at the venue on July 18. Petty played SPAC 13 times between 1980...
Mass. weather: More thunderstorms Monday night ahead of dangerous heat
Right as temperatures are expected to keep climbing this week, parts of Massachusetts could see thunderstorms develop Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service announced. Forecasters noticed a broken line, west to east and northeast of Boston, of showers and thunderstorms developing along or near the Massachusetts Turnpike. New storms starting Monday could produce “copious amounts of rainfall in a short period of time,” with a chance of damaging winds.
Dog fence damaged after vehicle accident
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A portion of the dog park at the Green River Park on Petty Plain Road in Greenfield was closed Friday afternoon after a car accident that resulted in the destruction of part of the fencing. The fence was allegedly struck by a driver operating under the influence. Greenfield Recreation Department will update when the park is reopened.
Colrain police issue criminal charges and have several vehicles towed from Green River Road
COLRAIN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Less than two weeks after Colrain police cleared several vehicles and issued eleven citations from Green River Road, they revisited the popular swimming area and found more vehicles in violation. During another hot weekend, the Colrain police department patrolled South Green River Road...
Mouse nest causes A/C fire at Leyden home
LEYDEN, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — An exterior air conditioner unit caught fire at a home on Greenfield Road in Leyden Thursday evening. Crews were dispatched to the scene at 5:05 p.m. and found a burned thermostat and the A/C fire, caused by a mouse nest in the A/C unit. Firefighters from Leyden, Bernardston, Colrain and Bernardston police responded to the scene.
Update: Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Berkshire County Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:28 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Berkshire County. The storms are expected to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 4:28 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a cluster of strong...
Guest Column: Full Steam Ahead: Bringing Back the Northern Tier Passenger Railroad
You only need a glance outside to see a problem all too familiar to Berkshire county: closing businesses, a shrinking population, and a stunning lack of regional investment. But 70 years ago, this wasn't an issue. On the North Adams-Boston passenger rail line before the '60s, Berkshires residents could easily go to Boston and back in a day, and the region benefited from economic influx. But as cars supplanted trains, the Northern Tier was terminated, and now only freight trains regularly use the line.
August 2 First Fridays Artswalk
The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday, August 2 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues on Friday, August 2 include Berkshire Art Center, Berkshire Black Economic Council, Clock Tower Artists, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Living in Recovery, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery, Marketplace Cafe, Methuselah Bar and Lounge, NUarts gallery + studios, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds, Soda Chef, and THECOLLAB. There will also be Interactive Pottery Demos in Palace Park with Jim Horsford and a Free Kids’ Paint and Sip on Dunham Mall.
Yankee Candle to lay off 100 Mass. employees amid consolidation — what to know
Yankee Candle Company, Inc. — the nation’s largest specialty brand of premium scented candles, which is based in Massachusetts — is set to layoff 100 employees amid a facility closure. The company, owned by Newell Brands — which also owns Graco, Rubbermaid and Sharpie — filed a...
Amid condemnations of political violence, A.G. Campbell is speaking out on gun control
"No one, from school children to presidential candidates, should live in fear of these horrific events," Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell said. After the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump Saturday evening, elected Democrats in Massachusetts lined up to condemn political violence and express their gratitude that Trump was safe. Mass. Attorney General Andrea Campbell was one of them.
Mass. weather: Here’s when it will cool down in the Bay State
Temperatures in Massachusetts are set to top 90 degrees on Monday, a continuation of a seemingly unrelenting stretch of hot weather in the state. But relief is on the way later this week, according to National Weather Service forecasters. A cold front is making its way to Massachusetts and forecasters...
Halfmoon, N.Y. Edges Greylock in Extra Innings in Tourney Finale
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The Halfmoon Aftershock 14-and-under travel softball team liked its time in the Steeple City so much, it decided to extend its visit. It liked North Adams even more after driving home with a first-place trophy. Halfmoon rallied for three runs in the bottom of the...
Massachusetts secures $1 billion in federal funds to help replace Cape Cod bridges
Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have secured nearly $1 billion in additional federal dollars for the construction of the replacement spans over the Cape Cod Canal.
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