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Whip City Fiber network test sites will be ready to go soon in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — By early fall, residents of West Springfield could be connected to a new fiber optic gigabit network supported by Whip City Fiber, potentially saving at least $50 a month on TV and internet bills. As construction of the new fiber hut in Mittineague Park continues. West...
Westfield Health Bulletin: Community effort needed to end opioid overdose crisis
Drug overdose deaths, whether intentional, unintentional or intent unknown, are an international crisis setting a record number of deaths every year. Opioids account for two-thirds of these deaths. The United States and Canada are experiencing an epidemic of deaths due to fentanyl. Africa, the Middle East and Asia are seeing deaths due to the synthetic opioid tramadol. World overdose deaths, difficult to track for many reasons, are estimated at about 600,000 in 2019. In the United States, 105,303 died due to a drug overdose in 2023.
Erving awaiting word on I.P. Mill demotion money
ERVING, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Erving officials are awaiting word from MassDevelopment on a plan for partial demolition of the International Paper Mill. Town Administrator Bryan Smith says MassDevelopment had some questions about the plan before the grant money is released. Scott Bastarache of the Selectboard explained that...
What happened when Greenfield’s mayor was offered psychedelics at a fair
The mayor of Greenfield told the city’s licensing commission last week that a vendor at a Fourth of July event at the fairgrounds offered her psychedelic drugs. Mayor Virginia “Ginny” Desorgher’s office confirmed with MassLive that a vendor at the Franklin County Fairgrounds promised her “a very good trip” as they were openly offering psychedelic mushroom gummies, as first reported in the Greenfield Recorder.
College to continue Williams-Mystic Program after considering its closure
The College is renewing its contract with the Mystic Seaport Museum to continue the Williams-Mystic Program — a semester-long study away program in maritime studies — for three more years, President Maud S. Mandel and Executive Director of Williams-Mystic Tom Van Winkle announced in an all-campus email on Friday.
Eastern Michigan controls UMass from the start to beat the Minutemen in season opener
Cole Snyder threw for 241 yards and a touchdown and ran for another and Eastern Michigan beat UMass 28-14 in a season opener on Saturday.Eastern Michigan now has beaten the Minutemen for four straight seasons. UMass will join the Mid-American Conference next year.The Eagles scored first when on their second possession they put together a 10-play, 97-yard drive that ended when Snyder ran it in from the one yard line. Snyder threw a 32-yard completion to Terry Lockett Jr. for the longest play of the drive.Just before the end of the first half, Snyder threw an 18-yard scoring pass to...
Eagles Grab 28-14 Road Victory to Open 2024 Season
AMHERST, Mass. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University football team opened its 2024 season with a well-balanced victory, as the Eagles downed the University of Massachusetts, 28-14, in non-conference action inside McGuirk Alumni Stadium in Amherst, Mass. Saturday, Aug. 31. How It Happened. After a scoreless first quarter, the...
Women's Soccer: In Repeat of 2023 Opener, Warriors Trimmed by Lyons Again by 1-0
MANSFIELD, Conn. – Junior midfielder Anna Kennedy headed in sophomore defender Schuyler Pettibone's midfield free kick in the opening minutes of the second for the only goal as Mount Holyoke College trimmed Eastern Connecticut State University by a 1-0 score for the second straight year on opening day Saturday afternoon at Rick McCarthy Field.
No. 19 Ithaca Volleyball Finishes up the Springfield Invitational with a Split
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The No. 19 ranked Ithaca College volleyball team participated in the Springfield Invitational on Saturday, starting the day with a three-set victory over Rivier University (25-19, 25-11, 25-16). The Bombers then faced a tough challenge, losing a heartbreaking five-set match to (RV) Stevens (25-23, 24-26, 19-25, 25-14, 12-15). This marks the second consecutive season Stevens has bested IC in a five-set match.
70-year-old killed in Hadley motorcycle crash remembered as ‘humble man’
A 70-year-old man from Western Massachusetts who died in a motorcycle crash last Saturday is being remembered for his tight-knit ties to his community. “James Henry Lis will be remembered as a humble man who loved his passions and his family dearly,” his obituary reads. “His memory will forever be cherished by all those who were fortunate enough to know him."
Maine Field Hockey Beats UMass 2-1 in OT for 1st Win
The UMaine Field Hockey Team beat UMass 2-1 in overtime on Saturday morning, in Evanston, Illinois for their 1st win of the season. Saylor Kuefler scored her 1st goal of the season with 3:26 gone to put UMaine on top 1-0. But it took just 6:16 for the Lady Minutemen...
Leeds man charged in connection with Ludlow church vandalism, police say
A 63-year-old man from Leeds has been charged in connection with a church vandalism on Aug. 23, according to the Ludlow Police Department. Officials’ investigation pointed to Robert Day, 63 of Leeds as the suspect who vandalized the Cathedral of Life Church on Central Street, police said. Day has...
Volleyball Secures First Win of 2024 Over St. Joesphs Long Island
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y (August 31, 2024) – The UMass Boston Volleyball Team picks up the first win of the 2024 campaign on the road against Saint Josephs University Long Island in three straight sets from the NYU Tournament in New York City, New York. The Basics:. UMass Boston...
Cross Country Begins Season at Ken O’Brien Minuteman Invite
AMHERST, Mass. – The Boston University cross country teams opened their season at the Ken O'Brien Minuteman Invite at UMass on Saturday. The men's squad finished third with 75 points and the women's squad finished fourth with 83 points. The Terriers went up against athletes from UMass, Northeastern and Central Connecticut to begin the 2024 slate. In the men's 6K, all five of BU's freshmen made their collegiate debut. Daniel Hruska led the Terriers with a time of 18:34.46 to come in fifth overall. James American Horse finished 10th in a time of 19:02.13 and was followed by Isaac Mahler...
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Photos of the Week: A Gallery of Amherst’s Decaying Infrastructure
At the suggestion of Janet McGowan who sent in the first photos, we have compiled this gallery of photos depicting instances of decaying infrastructure in Amherst. We received many photos of potholes and decaying roadway from around town. They exhibit an interesting variety of form, depth, and obstruction but we have selected just a few to share here.
CBP Let a Man Whose Bag Tested Positive For a Highly Sensitive Homemade Explosive at Boston Logan Airport Leave the United States… He’s Now Wanted For Bomb-Making Activities
The Department of Homeland Security allowed a man whose checked-in luggage tested positive for a highly sensitive and dangerous homemade explosive at Boston Logan International Airport to get on an international flight to Paris. The man is now wanted by the FBI for bomb-making activities. Aram Brunson from Newton, Massachusetts,...
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