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Rep. Pease sees state aid, constituent service as priorities in re-election bid
WESTFIELD — Kelly Pease wants to continue to serve as the state representative for Southampton and Westfield. “I’ve been honored to do so for four years, and I’d like to continue to do it for another four years,” he said. If you purchase a product or...
Celtics might have quietly made the best signing of the free agency period
It's incredible how Brad Stevens has become a master at managing these contracts and more importantly — getting players to re-sign. There are countless deals left and right retaining their core and then some. However, signing Xaver Tillman may quietly be the best signing of the free agency period.
Giant lobster rolls at Boston sub shop sell for $11 for limited time
BOSTON - It's wicked fresh – and brace yourself – a Boston sub shop sold their gigantic $99 lobster rolls for just $11 for a limited time Wednesday morning."It's insane to get that big lobster roll for $11. So we had to get it, we had to get it," exclaimed one patron.$11 for the "U.S.S. Lobstitution"Another bystander's jaw dropped at a sheer glance of the so-called "U.S.S. Lobstitution.""I cannot believe the size of that. That's amazing… is that REAL," the man questioned.Oh, it's real, and some people waited outside of Pauli's North End bright and early for a chance to...
Woman killed, two men injured in Springfield overnight shooting, police say
A woman was killed and two men were injured in a triple shooting in Springfield early Friday morning, according to police. Officers responded to the intersection of Oswego and Niagara Streets around 12:50 a.m. for a report of gunfire, according to Springfield police. At the scene, they found a woman with gunshot wounds. She was brought to Baystate Medical Center, but died of her injuries.
Here’s what days you should shop the Brimfield Flea Market
The Brimfield Flea Market is home to thousands of unique finds for antique and thrift shoppers. But with 50,000 attendees, miles of land to cover, and only about a week to shop each season, shoppers may need to narrow down the days they attend. The market returns to Brimfield for...
Black residents are less prosperous in Boston compared to suburbs, says study
Banner Business Sponsored by The Boston Foundation. If you are a Black resident of Massachusetts, your economic opportunities may be worse inside of Boston compared to the rest of the state, according to a report released by the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility. The report tabulated the differences in...
Karen Read Was Spotted Cozying up to Her Attorney Alan Jackson — Who Is Extremely Married
The jury in the Karen Read trial was unable to come to a unanimous decision regarding the highly publicized case, which ended in a mistrial on July 1, 2024. Read was accused of murdering her boyfriend John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer and beloved member of his community. The defense argued that Read was being framed by local police, some members of whom could not conceal their dislike for the 44-year-old financial analyst from Mansfield, Mass. While the jury was deliberating, Read's attorney demonstrated a commitment to his client that was admirable. At one point he argued with Judge Beverly...
For parade-goers, Fourth of July also meant exuberant getups
EAST LONGMEADOW — About 20,000 to 25,000 people came out to witness East Longmeadow’s annual Fourth of July parade in various levels of patriotic garb. The 2.3-mile parade, according to Independence Day committee-member Carl Ohlin, featured about 100 marching organizations this year, including horse-mounted police officers, vintage fire trucks, even a float of Star Wars fans that featured a collection of Jedi knights, Sith lords and stormtroopers.
Great Barrington 10YOs Edge Adams, Earn Rematch with Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Mason Blackwell Wednesday singled to the right side with two out in the bottom of the sixth inning to drive in a pair of runs and give the Great Barrington Little League 10-year-old All-Stars a 14-13, walkoff win over Adams-Cheshire in the Don Gleason District 1 Tournament on Myron Gray Field.
Eagle Mill abatement, cleanup in the works to redevelop site into mixed-use project in Lee
Lee — A May 7 draft report reflected cleanup options for the mixed-use Eagle Mill project in Lee to be located at a former industrial site on West Center Street. The report is required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to its loan to the town for the mitigation in conjunction with the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC). The report is being reviewed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP) as part of the project’s environmental assessment.
$710K Lottery Jackpot: North Attleborough-Based Trust Claims Prize
The winning Megabucks ticket was sold at a Bristol County store for the drawing on Wednesday, May 22, and claimed by the Coogan Smith 2024 Clients' Trust One, Massachusetts State Lottery officials announced on Wednesday, July 3. The trust, which was represented by trustee Stephen Withers Jr., chose to receive...
I paid for a new Subaru with my old car but still owe $6.7k – dealership didn’t finish sale & my credit score is ruined
A CAR buyer watched in horror as her credit card tanked due to a crucial error made by her dealership. Nancy Manning made all the right moves when she purchased her Subaru, but it took nearly two years for the dealership to right its devastating wrongs. Manning, an Ipswich, Massachusetts resident, traded in her old […]
River patrols speak on boating safety for Fourth of July
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - This holiday week and weekend, many are looking to spend their days out in the water. Western Mass News caught up with Connecticut River Patrols who are keeping our community safe on this holiday. Efforts are underway to make sure everyone has a safe holiday weekend.
Casting calls in Mass.: Here’s where to audition for a role on the big screen
Want to be on the big screen? Well, now is your chance to try. For Bay Staters looking to be a part of the film-making process and step into glitz and glamour, thousands of casting calls are posted to the website Backstage every day, some of which are located in Massachusetts or close by in New England.
HAIDEN DEEGAN DOMINATES AT SOUTHWICK! Huge Comeback | TWMX [250s] Round 5
Haiden Deegan keeps it going at Southwick! We're only 5 rounds in and the Pro Motocross Championship couldn't be more exciting! Deegan goes 4 for 5 now after an impressive ride and comeback after a crash in Moto 2 at The Wick. Watch the latest TWMX race recap below.
Starfires split doubleheader with Silver Knights, play in first home run derby of FCBL season
WESTFIELD, Massachusetts (July 2, 2024) – The fans who came to the Richard Jewelers Diamond at Billy Bullens Field more than got their money’s worth as the Westfield Starfires played to a 3-3 tie in eight innings before falling in the first home run derby of the 2024 Futures Collegiate Baseball League season and then bounced back from an early deficit for a 10-4 win in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday, July 2.
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