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'Marvelous Wonderettes' is irresistible for Square One Players of Shrewsbury
The musical comedy "The Marvelous Wonderettes" has been called "irresistible" by the New York Times and it seems like another step in the right direction for the Square One Players of Shrewsbury, which will be putting on its seventh show and third musical since being founded in 2021. The Square One Players...
Agawam 5-year-old takes a stand for kittens in need
Elizabeth Poggi knows what it means to make a difference — at age 5. Elizabeth wanted to run a lemonade stand this summer, and her parents – Rebecca and Richard Poggi – were happy to help. When Elizabeth asked if she could donate proceeds to Dakin Humane Society, her parents not only agreed, they promised to match what she made from her stand.
Save the Date: Aug. 9 Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Poster Symposium on UN SDGs
A cohort of 11 middle and high school teachers in the local area will be presenting their summer research work in WPI faculty labs at the RET poster session on Friday, August 9, 10:30-11:30am in Higgins House. The research projects address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and serve as the inspiration for integrated STEM lesson plans to be used in K-12 classrooms.
Windsor Locks man accused of rear ending parole officer, taking off in Cromwell
CROMWELL, Conn. (WTNH) — A 18-year-old Windsor Locks man was issued a summons after allegedly driving into the back of a parole officer’s vehicle and then taking off. Tony Jerome Williams-King was charged with evading responsibility and for failure to drive at a reasonable distance apart, resulting in a motor vehicle accident. State police said […]
State finds evidence of illegal activity at ‘overly loved’ Southwick preserve
SOUTHWICK — Only a week before the Select Board voted to temporarily ban visitors from the North Pond Conservation Area, two state officials conducted the annual assessment of the property and tentatively determined the town wasn’t in compliance with its conservation restriction. “They described it as ‘overly loved,’...
Robert Kraft’s company spends $1.8M for Worcester furniture store site
The company belonging to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft bought a small slice of Worcester that’s home to a local furniture store, according to the Worcester District Registry of Deeds records. An entity managed by The Kraft Group called TKG 112 Grove Street LLC, purchased 112 Grove St.,...
Three turtles found entangled — and set free — off Cape Cod in five days
This six-foot-long, 400-pound turtle was found entangled in Cape Cod Bay. Three sea turtles have been found entangled off of Cape Cod in the span of just five days. Most recently, rescue teams from the New England Aquarium, the Center for Coastal Studies and the Barnstable harbormaster’s office came together to disentangle a six-foot-long, 400-pound leatherback.
Qdoba named best fast-casual chain by USA Today: Here's how many are in Mass.
Fast casual diners have spoken, and they love being able to grab a quick burrito bowl or tray of tacos from Qdoba. For the sixth year in a row, the chain was named the best fast-casual restaurant in the country by USA Today. “We couldn’t have done it without you,”...
Ludlow High School’s Cole Bamford Named to United Soccer Coaches 2024 Boys High School Soccer Scholar All-American Team
We are thrilled to announce that Cole Bamford of Ludlow High School has been selected for the prestigious United Soccer Coaches 2024 Boys High School Soccer Scholar All-American Team. This honor is a testament to Cole’s exceptional skills on the field and his dedication to academic excellence. The Scholar All-American...
Laugh ’til You’re Blue benefit for Officer Santos
(Mass Appeal) – Springfield Police Officer Nestor Santos, a seven year veteran of the Springfield Police Department, was shot while on his way to work in early June and, while he was recently released from the hospital, has a long road to recovery ahead of him. In an effort to help him and his family, friends of officer Santos have created a funny fundraiser. Phillip Anthony with Funny4funds along with Springfield Police Officer Eddie Sierra are here to tell us what they’re doing.
Sheriff Cocchi's Youth Leadership Academy
Campers at the Youth Leadership Academy summer camp held at the Brightwood Lincoln Elementary School in Springfield enjoy a magic show. City officials presented a $10,000 check to help with costs at the free camp. (Don Treeger / The Republican) 7/23/2024Get Photo. 2 / 10. Youth Leadership Academy summer camp.
Run for, by its employees: Paragus IT completes 8-year transition to being 100% employee-owned
HADLEY — When the employees of Paragus Strategic IT’s Hadley office stroll into the office on a given morning, they know that they have a good reason to stay there. After implementing the first stages of a plan in 2016 to transfer ownership of the business to its workers, the company completed that lofty goal in February to make Paragus 100% employee-owned, with company founder and CEO Delcie Bean transferring the rest of his stake in the company while continuing to serve in his position.
Around Amherst: Nonprofit gifts $40K to Affordable Housing Trust
AMHERST — A nonprofit organization that has long supported efforts to provide housing for low- and moderate-income individuals, and helped launch the town’s first overnight emergency homeless shelter in 2009, is making a donation to the Amherst Affordable Housing Trust before closing down. The Interfaith Housing Association of...
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