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‘They didn’t do anything wrong’: Mass. sheriff’s office runs camp for children of inmates
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Although this is Isaac Galas’ last year attending the Youth Leadership Academy camp, there is no chance that he’s going away. “I like the new experiences, the adventure and how we learn new things every day,” he said. “Next year, I’m going to be a CIT.”
Man Dies Trying To Run From State Police In Springfield Crash: Troopers
The crash happened just after 2:20 a.m. Friday, July 26, on Route 291 near Exit 4 in Springfield. A State Trooper attempted to pull over a 2013 Infinity G37 after it drifted over the line. The driver initially signaled that they planned to stop, but he floored it and sped...
Clark's Newest Exhibit Re-examines Edgar Degas' Works
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — One of the Clark Art Institute's newest exhibits re-examines Edgar Degas' works, process and social circle. The exhibit, "Edgar Degas: Multi-Media Artist in the Age of Impressionism," coincides with the 150th anniversary of the first impressionist exhibition, which was held in Paris in 1874. The exhibit...
Williamstown Select Board Pushes for Better Communication About Emergencies
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday discussed how the town communicates to residents during an emergency and whether residents unaffiliated with Williams College should have access to the same information as college students and staff about incidents on campus. The topic came up in response to a...
Granny’s Baking Table in Springfield selling baking supplies, equipment
Calling all bakers: Here’s your chance to grab some baking supplies from a popular bakery in Springfield that shut down earlier this year. Granny’s Baking Table will sell “lots of great baking supplies, decorations and appliances” during a tag sale from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, the bakery posted on Facebook Friday.
To reduce racist bullying, Mass. attorney general steps in with action plan for Southwick schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is stepping in with an action plan at the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District. This comes after complaints of racist bullying, including when Southwick Regional School students held a mock slave auction on Snapchat in February. The district will follow a 12-step plan to ensure...
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Anderson Leads SteepleCats Past Danbury
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Aedan Anderson went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double Friday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to a 12-8 win over Danbury, Conn., Westerners in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The SteepleCats broke a 7-7 tie with a five-run seventh inning on the...
Exhibit at Historic Deefield – Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North
This coming week is the last remaining days to see a special exhibition called “Unnamed Figures: Black Presence and Absence in the Early American North” at Historic Deerfield. I recommend it before it closes Thursday August 4. The show, curated by the American Folk Art Museum, is a “corrective to histories that define slavery and anti-black racism as a largely Southern issue.” It is unknown to me if the curators or interpreters or docents (ours was excellent) know about Ancestral Bridges here in Amherst. However, in just under 100 artifacts that range from paintings to needlework, to photographs and sculpture, the show “offers a new window onto Black representation in a region that is often overlooked in narratives of early African American history. “
Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe at Westfield church celebrates 2nd anniversary
WESTFIELD — The Blessed Buys Thrift Shoppe, located in the Old Town Hall at 20 Broad St., celebrated its second anniversary in business on July 25. The store is open on Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We are so overwhelmed with the positive reaction to the...
Holyoke police asking for the public’s help in locating missing 14-year-old girl
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holyoke police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. According to police, 14-year-old Laila Caniglia Sing was last seen on Sunday, July 21st with a gray Adidas duffle bag and is described as weighing 110 pounds and 5 foot 2 inches. Anyone with information about her […]
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 posted on Wednesdays at www.amherstma.gov/puffers. The most recent results were posted on Wednesday, July 24 and new results will be posted on Wednesday, July 31.
Harris holds her first fundraiser as the likely Democratic nominee as donors open their wallets
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris used her first fundraiser since becoming the Democrats’ likely White House nominee to excoriate the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump as determined to roll back Americans’ freedoms. Harris traveled to Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday where she was expected to raise more than $1.4 million, her campaign announced, from an audience of hundreds at the Colonial Theatre. That would be $1 million-plus more than the original goal set for the event before President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. She told an excited group of supporters that she entered the race as an “underdog,” while expressing confidence that her surging campaign could defeat Trump. “I will fight to move our nation forward,” Harris said. “Donald Trump intends to take our country backwards.”
MA Residents: Catch A Concert In The Heart Of Lenox!
Bay State residents: We bring you Sounds of Summer at The Great Barrington VFW every Tuesday evening as crowds are dancing the night away. Did you know that on the day later in downtown Lenox, the popular weekly Concerts in the Park series is celebrating it's 15th anniversary by offering Wednesday night performances showcasing local and regional bands and you STILL have time to check out a FREE show.
Town counsel says Southwick Select Board member didn’t violate ethics law
SOUTHWICK — The town’s attorney has found that Select Board member Jason Perron didn’t violate any conflict-of-interest laws when he called for a School Committee member to resign in February. “I do not believe Mr. Perron comments or emails resulted in a violation of the conflict of...
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