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MSPCA working with TJO, local shelters to get animals adopted
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - As the bay state looks to clear out their shelters, one animal protection organization is making it a little easier. “We had people waiting at the door today waiting for the doors to open and meet the dogs, and when the kennels are full, we need to get them out into homes,” expressed Heather Cahillane.
Guest Column: Full Steam Ahead: Bringing Back the Northern Tier Passenger Railroad
You only need a glance outside to see a problem all too familiar to Berkshire county: closing businesses, a shrinking population, and a stunning lack of regional investment. But 70 years ago, this wasn't an issue. On the North Adams-Boston passenger rail line before the '60s, Berkshires residents could easily go to Boston and back in a day, and the region benefited from economic influx. But as cars supplanted trains, the Northern Tier was terminated, and now only freight trains regularly use the line.
Mass. weather: Here’s when it will cool down in the Bay State
Temperatures in Massachusetts are set to top 90 degrees on Monday, a continuation of a seemingly unrelenting stretch of hot weather in the state. But relief is on the way later this week, according to National Weather Service forecasters. A cold front is making its way to Massachusetts and forecasters...
Massachusetts secures $1 billion in federal funds to help replace Cape Cod bridges
Gov. Maura Healey announced Friday that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have secured nearly $1 billion in additional federal dollars for the construction of the replacement spans over the Cape Cod Canal.
Western Mass nonprofit gets $1 million to work with homeless veterans
Soldier On, a Western Massachusetts nonprofit, is the recipient of a $1 million grant to work with housing-insecure veterans. “Soldier On is acutely aware that this funding is the result of listening to the at-risk veterans and delivering services that meet their needs,” said Soldier On president and CEO Bruce Buckley, who added the funds will address a critical need.
Critics Warn Massachusetts, Long a Leader in Education, Is Losing Its Edge
Midway through her State of the Commonwealth address in January, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey uttered 11 words that would be greeted with raucous cheers in any state capitol other than the one she was standing in. “By every metric,” she said — skipping past the word “nearly” in the official transcript — “Massachusetts has the […]
Westfield Starfires end weekend with loss against Norwich Sea Unicorns
NORWICH – The Westfield Starfires dropped the first game of a three-game series with the Norwich Sea Unicorns, 7-3, on Sunday. Westfield now stands 24-16-1 in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, with 18 games remaining. The scoring came quickly for both teams. The game’s first pitch was hit for...
Arthur F. Kinney Center Features Exhibit by Brandon Graving through Sept. 20
The Arthur R. Kinney Center for Renaissance Studies is featuring the exhibit “Elusive Prize: Wonder, Wing, & Transmutation” by Renaissance of the Earth artist-in-residence Brandon Graving through Sept. 20. Sculptor and printmaker Graving explores themes of alchemy, science and the human pursuit of an elusive prize in the...
Regina Galasso Receives Service Award from NETA
Regina Galasso, director of the UMass Amherst Translation Center and associate professor of Spanish and Portuguese studies, has been selected as the 2024 Ilse Andrews Service Award recipient by the New England Translators Association (NETA). The award, named for former NETA president Ilse Andrews, was presented in the spring at...
UMass Amherst Researcher Demonstrates ‘Extreme Boosting’ AI Model can Cut through Social Media ‘Noise’
Social media offers a treasure trove of data for researchers to understand how organizations and individuals use the technology to communicate with and grow their base of followers. However, manually analyzing the content can be time consuming or, in some cases, simply impossible due to the volume of data. While machine-learning models can help, they present their own set of challenges.
Employees speak up about bounced paychecks at South Hadley nursing home
SOUTH HADLEY — When Pioneer Valley Health & Rehabilitation was purchased by Blupoint Healthcare last February, the new owners appeared to save the nursing home from closing. Employees believed it was a step in the right direction. However, the South Hadley nursing home is now facing unpaid utilities, bounced...
August 2 First Fridays Artswalk
The First Fridays Artswalk in downtown Pittsfield returns on Friday, August 2 from 5 to 8 pm as part of the City of Pittsfield’s First Fridays at Five. Participating venues on Friday, August 2 include Berkshire Art Center, Berkshire Black Economic Council, Clock Tower Artists, Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., Hotel on North, Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Living in Recovery, Marie’s North Street Eatery and Gallery, Marketplace Cafe, Methuselah Bar and Lounge, NUarts gallery + studios, Roots and Dreams and Mustard Seeds, Soda Chef, and THECOLLAB. There will also be Interactive Pottery Demos in Palace Park with Jim Horsford and a Free Kids’ Paint and Sip on Dunham Mall.
Bishop West Real Estate Raises $25K for Berkshire Humane
PITTSFIELD, Mass — Bishop West Real Estate announced the success of its recent fundraising event, Music Bingo, held on June 30, 2024, at the Proprietors Lodge. The event raised $25,000 in support of the Berkshire Humane Society, highlighting the community-driven commitment of Bishop West Real Estate to support local nonprofit organizations, stated a press release.
Amherst power outage blamed on equipment
Just over 8,000 Amherst customers of Eversource found themselves without power for nearly two hours Saturday morning. Eversource spokesman Kyle Costa said an equipment issue in a substation in Amherst cut power to a total of 8,347 customers at about 6:16 a.m. However, he said distribution automation technology was able to reinstate power to nearly a quarter of those customers. Costa said 2,305 customers saw power restored within a minute or so. When the rest of the affected customers were not reconnected, personnel were sent to the substation to make repairs.
Push to increase protections for workers in the heat
(WFSB) - There’s a push to increase protections for workers in the heat. This comes at a time where we’re seeing hot temperatures that can quickly turn dangerous if the right measures are not taken. Bulkeley High School in Hartford is undergoing a massive renovation. Workers have been...
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