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An emergency Red Sox-Angels trade to kill two birds with one stone
The Boston Red Sox have placed themselves in the perfect position to buy ahead of the trade deadline. They have chased down the New York Yankees in the AL East, closing the gap on them substantially. And they have some holes they could look to upgrade before the deadline passes....
Single-family house sells in Amherst for $972,500
The property located at 47 Pokeberry Ridge in Amherst was sold on June 28, 2024. The $972,500 purchase price works out to $555 per square foot. The house, built in 1940, has an interior space of 1,751 square feet. This two-story house has three bedrooms and four baths. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from slate. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 0.6-acre.
Family wants answers after ring theft at Baystate Franklin Medical Center
SPRINGFIELD — A Leverett family is pleading for the return of a diamond engagement ring that was stolen from their late 99-year-old matriarch while she was being treated last month at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. The woman, Hilda May Williams, also of Leverett, subsequently died. Her daughter, Shelley Carey...
UMass researching including care provisions in labor data
AMHERST, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — UMass Amherst’s Political Economy Research Institute has been awarded $2.7 million to improve U.S. data infrastructure related to both paid and unpaid care provision. The end result of the project will be improved policies and programs driven by easily accessible data at the intersection of economics and care.
Amherst Neighbors – Aging Well in Community
Like the rest of the country, Amherst is aging fast. As of the 2022 Amherst census there are approximately 3,573 Amherst residents aged 65 and older. This sizable number of older adults may bring to mind challenges to health and healthcare. You may think about dementia and increased dependency, and to be sure aging (like every other life stage) has its challenges.
Man accused of rear-ending parole officer on I-91 in Cromwell, then fleeing
CROMWELL, CT (WFSB) - A man faces charges for rear-ending a parole officer on Interstate 91 in Cromwell and then fleeing the scene. Tony Jerome Williams-King, 18, of Windsor Locks, was found to be at fault, according to state police. Troopers said they issued Williams-King a misdemeanor summons for the...
Today only! $25 tickets to select shows at Hanover Theatre
WORCESTER — The Hanover Theatre is offering a special promotion for theater enthusiasts: $25 tickets for select shows, available for 24 hours only on July 25th. To take advantage of this deal, customers must use the promo code 25on25 when purchasing tickets. The promotion includes a diverse lineup of...
Why is there an uptick in animal abandonment cases in Connecticut?
CONNECTICUT, USA — Two dogs tied to a pole in Manchester, a dog abandoned and hit by a car in Canton, two kittens thrown from a moving car in Naugatuck – Those are just a few of the animals found abandoned in Connecticut in recent weeks. Animal rights...
Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services receives $100,000 emergency pantry funding from the MassMutual Foundation
The Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services of Springfield has announced the continued investment by, and partnership of, The MassMutual Foundation through a recent grant of $100,000 to support its emergency food pantry. The Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services food pantry provides healthy food options to nearly 250 individuals...
Single family residence in Amherst sells for $810,000
A 3,200-square-foot house built in 1990 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 35 Woodlot Road in Amherst was sold on July 2, 2024. The $810,000 purchase price works out to $253 per square foot. This two-story house boasts a generous living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot of the property covers a substantial area of 0.7-acre.
Late change in state budget may cause $200,000 deficit for Burrillville schools
BURRILLVILLE – Weeks after the School Department’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year was finalized, Supt. Michael Sollitto has learned that the district will have to pay out an additional $200,000 to fund rate changes to the state retirement system. The last minute expense means the district has...
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus detected in Worcester
The first detection of West Nile virus in Massachusetts was made earlier this month. West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Worcester, officials said Tuesday. The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project said mosquitoes carrying the virus were detected in the city’s Grove Street section on Tuesday. A pesticide will be sprayed by a mounted-truck in the area of Rural Cemetery after sunset on Thursday, the group said.
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