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See all homes sold in Hampden County, Aug. 25 to Aug. 31
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from Aug. 25 to Aug. 31. There were 108 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,664-square-foot home on Fallston Street in Springfield that sold for $350,000. Agawam.
Agawam bar seeks new owner as it faces newly filed wrongful death suits
AGAWAM — The wrongful death lawsuits were expected. The real estate listing came as a surprise. Together, the developments put The Still Bar & Grille back in the news — and back in court. Two years ago this month, a woman who had been drinking at The Still died in a crash on Interstate Route 91, along with a passenger.
Springfield College students give back through community service
Over 500 members of the Springfield College community worked at over 30 sites across Springfield doing a variety of ‘Humanics in Action’ service projects as a part of their new student orientation on Saturday.
UMass football’s offense struggles in season-opening loss to Eastern Michigan
AMHERST – The offense could not get going for the UMass football team in a season-opening 28-14 loss to Eastern Michigan on Saturday afternoon at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. UMass has now lost to the Eagles in four straight seasons. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Women's Soccer: In Repeat of 2023 Opener, Warriors Trimmed by Lyons Again by 1-0
MANSFIELD, Conn. – Junior midfielder Anna Kennedy headed in sophomore defender Schuyler Pettibone's midfield free kick in the opening minutes of the second for the only goal as Mount Holyoke College trimmed Eastern Connecticut State University by a 1-0 score for the second straight year on opening day Saturday afternoon at Rick McCarthy Field.
70-year-old killed in Hadley motorcycle crash remembered as ‘humble man’
A 70-year-old man from Western Massachusetts who died in a motorcycle crash last Saturday is being remembered for his tight-knit ties to his community. “James Henry Lis will be remembered as a humble man who loved his passions and his family dearly,” his obituary reads. “His memory will forever be cherished by all those who were fortunate enough to know him."
Leeds man charged in connection with Ludlow church vandalism, police say
A 63-year-old man from Leeds has been charged in connection with a church vandalism on Aug. 23, according to the Ludlow Police Department. Officials’ investigation pointed to Robert Day, 63 of Leeds as the suspect who vandalized the Cathedral of Life Church on Central Street, police said. Day has...
Cross Country Begins Season at Ken O’Brien Minuteman Invite
AMHERST, Mass. – The Boston University cross country teams opened their season at the Ken O'Brien Minuteman Invite at UMass on Saturday. The men's squad finished third with 75 points and the women's squad finished fourth with 83 points. The Terriers went up against athletes from UMass, Northeastern and Central Connecticut to begin the 2024 slate. In the men's 6K, all five of BU's freshmen made their collegiate debut. Daniel Hruska led the Terriers with a time of 18:34.46 to come in fifth overall. James American Horse finished 10th in a time of 19:02.13 and was followed by Isaac Mahler...
Mass. FD honors department’s first Black firefighter
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — When Leonard A. Corbin showed up at the YMCA for his civil service physical in 1968, he didn’t aspire to be the first Black firefighter in Springfield, only the second in the state. He was there because he wanted to become a firefighter. “I think...
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