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These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Aug. 22
Before hitting the beach this weekend, check out this list of closed waterfronts. Summer may be winding down, but there is still time to hit the beach. Just make sure you visit an open one. These 86 beaches across Massachusetts are closed as of Aug. 22 due to bacteria concerns.
Mass. Lottery’s fourth round of Martha’s Vineyard trip winners revealed
Six more people won all-inclusive Martha’s Vineyard trips for next summer from “Jaws” lottery tickets, the Massachusetts State Lottery announced Wednesday. The “Jaws” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play, was released on March 26. It has bth regular instant prizes and prizes that can be won from Second Chance drawings. There are two $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed as of Aug. 22.
Rep. Paul Frost rises to challenge from rival in state primary
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported Rep. Paul Frost's hometown. In his bid for a 29th and 30th year representing a portion of Worcester County, Paul Frost, R-Auburn, is out there doing his job as a candidate — meeting people, attending community events, raising funds, sending out mailers, knocking on...
Gun rights activists target new Massachusetts law with lawsuit and repeal effort
BOSTON (AP) — No sooner had Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a sweeping new firearms bill into law last month than gun rights activists filed a lawsuit challenging it, calling the measure an “historic attack on our civil rights.”. Activists are also hoping to place a question on...
INTERVIEW: Jazz pianist Ted Rosenthal talks about his September 6 show at Tanglewood’s Linde Center
Lenox — Jazz pianist and composer Ted Rosenthal will perform at Tanglewood’s Linde Center on Friday, September 6, with his own trio, augmented by three celebrated saxophonists, playing a set of tunes that are linked with, or were written by, Leonard Bernstein. Rosenthal has released 15 CDs, including...
Baystate Medical Center hosts annual back-to-school drive for Western Mass students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Baystate Medical Center hosted their annual back-to-school drive in Springfield Friday to support children in Western Mass ahead of their first day. More 3000 students across eight schools in Springfield will receive several classroom supplies including pencils, notebooks, markers and calculators. The items, which were requested...
Help wanted: Manufacturers network while encouraging students to train on machine tools
WESTFIELD — Precision machine shops in the Pioneer Valley have the equipment and — particularly thanks to the aerospace industry — customers willing to place orders. But they don’t have enough trained employees, especially with older workers entering retirement. If you purchase a product or register...
Boys & Girls Club in Chicopee gets $1.5M bond for teen center
CHICOPEE — Boys & Girls Club of Chicopee has received $1.5 million in lower-cost financing for Haven, the new teen center now under construction at its campus at 508 Meadow St. MassDevelopment, the state’s development finance agency and land bank, announced the bond this week. The tax-exempt bond through...
Several Cottage Street Studios artists leaving Easthampton building due to drastic increase in rent
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. — It's been a difficult summer for Margaret Larson and the dozens of artists at Cottage Street Studios in Easthampton — many of whom are in the process of moving their businesses. What You Need To Know. Several artists at Cottage Street Studios in Easthampton are...
Man arrested in Virginia for kidnapping 13-year-old girl in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield detectives arrested a man at a jail in Front Royal, Virginia Tuesday in connection with a kidnapping in Springfield. According to the Springfield Police Department, on July 28, police received a missing person’s report for a 13-year-old girl who’d run away from home.
Upcoming Back-To-School Event offers free haircuts, school supplies, food in Chicopee
CHICOPEE — Chicopee students will be heading back to school with new school supplies, fresh haircuts and painted nails, thanks to the third Back-To-School Event headed by Ricardo Diaz, the owner of Faded Barber Lounge. This Sunday, Chicopee youth and their families can stop by Faded Barber Lounge from...
Video allegedly reveals former Holyoke city councilor as member of Russian military
A new video has surfaced this week and it’s making national headlines. It appears to show former Holyoke City Councilor Wilmer Puello-Mota being interviewed as part of the Russian military.
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