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Spencer Fair returns for Labor Day weekend
SPENCER, Mass. — Nothing says fall is on its way quite like the Spencer Fair, which kicked off festivities Friday. People have been visiting the Labor Day weekend staple for more than 130 years. There's seemingly something for everyone, from the oh-so-popular demolition derby and plenty of food to ox and horse pulls, cattle, rabbit and poultry shows, hall exhibits and outdoor entertainment.
Opioid recovery center opening up in Ludlow
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - This Saturday marks International Overdose Awareness, and on Thursday, the town of Ludlow got a new resource to fight the opioid epidemic: a new treatment center to help those dealing with an addiction or issue. Those dealing with opioid addiction, experienced an overdose, or were at...
Water service restored at three Connecticut prison facilities after disruption
Water service has been restored to three prison facilities in northern Connecticut after a temporary disruption forced the state to bring in bottled water and portable toilets for several thousand incarcerated people. A water main break on Wednesday morning cut off water at the Osborn, Robinson and Cybulski correctional facilities...
Governor endorses state Senate incumbent; Springfield mayor endorses challenger
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez’s reelection campaign had big news Thursday: Gov. Maura Healey is endorsing his bid for the 11th Hampden District seat. The news comes 10 days after Gomez’s rival, Malo Brown, highlighted the endorsement of Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno. If you purchase a...
Massachusetts Has the Most Expensive High School in the U.S.A., and It’s Just for Boys
Don't think about sending your daughters there, as it's just for boys. But you might not mind that, because the tuition at Valley View School in North Brookfield, Massachusetts, is almost double the average yearly salary in America, coming in at $125,000 per year, according to education.alot.com. To put that...
Ludlow mobile home residents decry 150% rent hike
Residents of the West Street Village mobile home park in Ludlow held a rally in front of the Housing Court in Springfield this week. Residents of the community said the park's owner got permission from the rent control board in Ludlow to raise their lot fees by 150%. They're hoping to have that decision reversed in court.
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