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A celebration of healthcare and hope: Gov. Healey attends Fairview Hospital gala
New Marlborough — Gov. Maura Healey (D) was the special guest at Fairview Hospital’s annual gala on Wednesday, July 17. In its 26th year, this year’s gala was held at Gedney Farm in New Marlborough. According to its official history, the hospital was started in 1912 when...
Cleanup efforts continue following Wednesday’s storms
EASTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Cleanup from Wednesday’s storms is underway all across parts of western Massachusetts. On the heels of another heatwave this summer, the area saw two major thunderstorms this week, which caused downed trees and power outages. “A lot of root balls just lift up out of...
Massachusetts kids learn to swim in honor of late MIT police officer
LOWELL, Mass. — Members of the Massachusetts State Police Dive Team are spending two weeks in Lowell teaching kids to swim. "We have maybe 6-to-7 troopers here today and we're just trying to work in small groups and work at their level," State Trooper John Nugent said. "Today my...
MMA announces new name, location, dates for conference
Big changes are in store for the MMA’s conference in January, as the event moves to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and expands into a third afternoon. To coincide with these changes, the event — which has been known for 45 years as the MMA Annual Meeting & Trade Show — also has a new name: Connect 351.
Wendy's Employees Shares Disgusting Secret About The Burgers: 'We Leave Our American Cheese Out Like An Hour'
In a shocking revelation that has rattled Wendy’s patrons nationwide, a former employee has come forward with a disturbing secret about the fast-food chain’s operations. At this employee’s particular place of work in Massachusetts, ...
Majority of Massachusetts DNC delegates want Biden to stay in race, poll shows
BOSTON -- The political future of President Joe Biden has been called into question in recent weeks. A lackluster debate performance has pushed some Democrats to question if he should step down. "I think that President Biden has done an incredible job. I have also said that I think President Biden should carefully evaluate whether he is the person who is best positioned to be the person to defeat Donald Trump," said Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey during a press conference. An Associated Press (AP) poll says 7 out of 10 adults would like to see the president step down, and...
Iconic buildings along the Detroit skyline could soon be gone
Windsor residents and business owners weigh in on reports that part of Detroit's iconic Renaissance Center may be demolished. Wendy Chouinard, an owner of Eastwood's Grill and Lounge, says if they go she hopes something better will take their place.
40 Illegal To Trash Items In Mass.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance. Nearly a year and a half ago, Massachusetts made some changes to its trash...
Local youth league team wins playoff nailbiter
Whitingham- JC Electric is making noise in the Pioneer Valley Youth Baseball Sandy Koufax League for players ages 13 to 15. This is the local team’s second year in the league, and on Monday they won a 1-0 nailbiter over Frontier in the league’s end-of-season tournament. Colton Corey...
Sunderland Town Administrator resigns; taking position with state
SUNDERLAND, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Sunderland is losing its Town Administrator. Geoff Kravitz has announced he is leaving for a state job. Kravitz tendered his resignation this week and will work his last day in Sunderland on July 26. Kravitz addressed the Selectboard at its meeting this week,...
Driver arrested after chase through 2 states; Charlton police cruiser struck
SOUTHBRIDGE — A Connecticut man was arrested after a Thursday afternoon vehicle pursuit that crossed state lines, led to a Charlton cruiser being struck and ended in Southbridge, according to Charlton police. Nicholas Newton, 31, of Connecticut was arrested in Southbridge after several unsuccessful attempts to stop a vehicle in the southwestern...
Puffers Pond Remains Closed to Swimming
Puffer’s Pond will remain closed to swimming until further notice due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. There are many factors that could be contributing to this ongoing issue and the town is looking into causes and exploring long-term solutions. The town conducts water quality testing weekly with results being posted on Wednesdays at www.amherstma.gov/puffers. The most recent results were posted on Wednesday, July 17 and new results will be posted on Wednesday, July 24.
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