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Young entrepreneur brings soft-serve treats to Westfield’s East Main Street
WESTFIELD — Natalie Collins has never owned a store before. At first, she was nervous. But since Mrs. C’s Soft Serve and Cafe opened on Tuesday at 192 E. Main St., Westfield, she’s become more confident and excited about the venture. Collins, 19, a West Springfield native...
West Stockbridge’s uncivil war continues: Truc Nguyen versus The Foundry goes before Zoning Board of Appeals
West Stockbridge — The latest round in the long-running saga between Truc Nguyen and The Foundry took place at a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) public hearing on Thursday, July 18. For years, Nguyen, co-owner of Truc Orient Express that neighbors The Foundry, has battled against Amy Brentano and...
BB’s brings Caribbean cuisine to the Berkshires
You can experience Caribbean cuisine and cocktails at a new location in the Berkshires. BB’s Hot Spot at The Lantern celebrated its grand opening earlier this month in Pittsfield. Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, BB’s Hot Spot has long been a favorite for its authentic Caribbean dishes....
Authorities ID man who died in Rutland jet ski accident
A 46-year-old Attleborough man died Saturday after his jet ski overturned in Turkey Hill Pond in Rutland, the Police Department said in a press release. Rutland police and firefighters went to the pond shortly before 4:30 p.m. after receiving a report that a man who had been operating a jet ski had disappeared under the water after appearing to be in distress. ...
Auburn running back, Brian Battie, takes first steps with cane, months after being shot in head: report
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Auburn’s running back, Brian Battie, is taking a big step in his recovery process after he was nearly killed two months ago, according to an update from Auburn’s news outlet. Battie’s family posted an update to their GoFundMe page on Saturday, saying Brian...
Ipswich provides relief for Boston’s overloaded immigrant support system
IPSWICH — From January to April, Bob Marley, spiced okra and chicken, and dancing feet enlivened the house of resident Glenn Gibbs. For 10 weeks, Gibbs hosted a family of Haitian immigrants. He said sharing his home with Farah, Israel, and their three-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Shinay, was a “wonderful experience.” For the young family, it was respite from Boston’s overcrowded shelters.
The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration, July 19, 2024
Of the 52 bills acted on this week, 39 were in Massachusetts. Welcome to The Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia’s Weekly Digest on Election Administration. Every Friday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity. In this week’s Ballot Bulletin, we...
Hospitals impacted by technology outage, experts weigh in
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Beyond flight delays and cancellations, the global tech outage impacted other things here in western Mass. The outage affected several hospitals across the state. We know that Mass General Brigham across the state in Boston was forced to cancel all elective surgeries and more locally, Cooley Dickinson also saw the impacts. Even operations here at Western Mass News were affected this morning.
Sen. Markey comes to Turners Falls to announce federal funding to tear down vacant mill complex
A small town in Franklin County, Massachusetts is getting significant government support to take down a vacant mill complex that poses a threat. Some $10 million is going toward an effort to demolish the old Strathmore Mill Complex in Turners Falls – a massive series of buildings with structures already “in the preliminary stages of collapse,” according to the town.
Warren Tours Soldier On's Mansfield Community, Talks Housing
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren ended her visit to Pittsfield on Thursday on the scenic grounds of Soldier On's housing developments where more 50 former service members are supported with the tools they need to thrive. She had earlier spoken with Volunteers in Medicine and held a...
Gas station employee severely injured after being run over by vehicle in East Hartford
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A gas station employee was rushed to the hospital after being run over by a car Saturday morning in East Hartford, police said. Officers with the East Hartford Police Department arrived at the Conoco gas station on 179 Main St. for reports of a pedestrian being hit by a vehicle. […]
Fatal Crash: 44-Year-Old ID'd As Victim After Being Ejected From Car On I-91 In Rocky Hill
It happened just before 3 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in Hartford County on northbound I-91 in Rocky Hill. According to Connecticut State Police, a 2008 Nissan Versa was traveling near Exit 24 when it veered into the right shoulder and hit a guardrail. The driver, Middlesex County resident Marcos Benitez...
Picture This: Views From The Cleetus McFarland New England 900 At Stafford
STAFFORD – The Cleetus McFarland New England 900 rolled into Stafford Speedway Friday and lived up to the months long hype buildup. A sellout crowd jammed Stafford Speedway to get a taste of the full Cleetus McFarland experience. Check out the gallery below from the afternoon and evening at...
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