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Massachusetts man wins $1 million scratch ticket prize, and it couldn’t have happened at a better time
A big lottery scratch ticket win happened just in time for a Massachusetts man. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Michael Pereira of Salem is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s $10 “$4,000,000 Mayhem” instant ticket game. He opted to receive...
State of Massachusetts is closing prison due to “facility’s age, maintenance needs, and required renovations”, third to close in recent years
The state is closing another prison, this time in Bridgewater. The Department of Correction announced Thursday “plans to conclude housing operations at the Old Colony Correctional Center minimum-security men’s facility,” saying the facility would need $2.6 million in capital investments to continue on. There are 70 people...
Expect dense fog in Berkshire County until Monday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 5:55 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Berkshire County. "Locally dense fog is occurring around rivers, swamps, lakes and wet lands this morning. The dense fog is affecting the Schoharie Valley, Hudson Valley, including parts of the Capital Region, Lake George Saratoga Region, the eastern Mohawk Valley, Berkshires, Litchfield Hills and southern Vermont. Visibilities have been reduced to less than a mile, and below a quarter mile locally. Motorists are advised to slow down, use low beam headlights, and allow extra distance between yourself and other motorists. The fog should burn off by 9 a.m.," says the weather service.
Suspect arrested in Adams shooting that sent one to hospital
ADAMS, Mass. (WRGB) — A man is in custody Sunday following a shooting Saturday in Adams that left one person injured. Tyler M. Bump, 26, last known to reside in North Adams, has been arrested and charged in connection with the Adams shooting on Saturday morning. Charges includeAssault &...
18 Degrees Recognizes Connection Program Successes
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Ten young people were recognized for overcoming adversity and achieving goals with the help of programs through 18 Degrees. Beaming with pride after securing jobs, housing, and a better sense of self, they were given star-shaped plaques at the Berkshire Athenaeum on Friday. This was the...
BHS Hospitals Recognized With Awards
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Medical Center and Fairview Hospital have received nine American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines achievement awards for demonstrating Commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Minutemen Set to Take on Bryant
AMHERST, Mass. – Massachusetts (0-0-1, 0-0-0 A10) continues its opening road trip in Smithfield, R.I. Monday evening, taking on Bryant University (0-0-0, 0-0-0 AE) at 6:00 p.m. Action will be streamed live on ESPN+. Last Time Out. The Minutemen are coming off a scoreless draw in the season opener...
WMass Rankings Countdown: Longmeadow football debuts at No. 5
MassLive will highlight each of its Top 5 WMass teams heading into the announcement of the Preseason WMass Football Top 20 on Aug. 30. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Tesla eyes opening Springfield dealership, first in Western Mass.
SPRINGFIELD — The first Tesla dealership in the region is expected to be built in the East Springfield neighborhood, following unanimous approval by the City Council last week. About nine months ago, the City Council approved construction of a Tesla service center at 365 Cadwell Dr. Developers recently returned...
Business Monday ETC: Aug. 26, 2024
On June 6, the Kraft Family and New England Patriots Foundation celebrated the 2024 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award Winners. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Springfield Councilor Malo Brown pledges to ‘fight for the people’ if elected to Senate
SPRINGFIELD — Negotiating bringing resources to Western Massachusetts is more of a game of chess than checkers, and Malo Brown said he has the skills and strategy to be ready to play. A six-year city councilor whose full-time job is chief of staff to state Rep. Bud L. Williams,...
Avon Dinner Showcases Imported Wines Portfolio
Brescome Barton hosted a pairing dinner featuring selections from Bacchanal Wine Imports at Villa Mulino in Avon on July 16. Filippo Pistone, Founder, Bacchanal Wine Imports, was on-site to present the wines to guests. During the evening, guests enjoyed a five-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Ravajol Hasani and the culinary team at Villa Mulino and tasted La Mesma Gavi di Gavi Comune Yellow Label, Aia dei Colombi Falanghina, Picco del Sole Cannonau di Sardegna, Eugenio Bocchino Roccabella Nebbiolo and Terrabianca Moscato d’Asti.
Medical Notes: Aug. 26, 2024
WILBRAHAM – Rick’s Place provides free, peer grief support groups for youth (ages 5-18) and their caregivers. Rick’s Place offers young people and their families a place to remember their loved ones and to avoid the sense of isolation that such losses can produce Rick’s Place was established in 2007, in memory of Rick Thorpe, who died in Tower Two of the World Trade Center on 9/11. This is for young people and their families from all over Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut and offered at no charge. To participate in these free grief support programs provided by Rick’s Place, email info@ricksplacema.org or call 413-279-2010.
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