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New Center Will Extend Behavioral Health Services to 126,000 Children in Massachusetts
The new TEAM UP Scaling and Sustainability Center will lead an expansion of the Boston Medical Center-based TEAM UP initiative, which integrates mental health services into pediatric primary care practices to increase access to this critical care among structurally marginalized populations. July 12, 2024. Jillian McKoy. One in five youth...
78 years after a B-17 crashed on Mount Tom people gather to remember
HOLYOKE — Saturday morning broke hot and muggy, not unlike the day 78 years ago when 25 men climbed about a converted B-17 bomber to fly from Greenland to New York after the end of World War II. But the plane never made it. Fast forward 78 years and...
AG's investigation into Sandra Birchmore case ‘very active,' lawyer says
At a hearing in the ongoing wrongful death lawsuit filed in civil court by the estate of Sandra Birchmore, a lawyer for the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office revealed new details about a criminal investigation, sharing that it's still ongoing, three years after the woman's death. "There is an ongoing investigation,...
Red Fire Farm working to rebuild after catastrophic fire
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Red Fire Farm is still in the process of rebuilding after a barn fire earlier this year. We got an update on where things stand now after speaking with one of the farm’s owners. “That barn was our store, so we had our retail farm...
SATURDAY'S AREA ROUNDUP: Smith shines as Jesse Burkett reaches 12-under Little League softball state final
Burkett 15, Saugus 0: Madysen Smith struck out five and didn't allow a hit as Burkett rolled over Saugus in five innings to finish pool play of the 12-under state tournament. Burkett will play in the state championship at noon Sunday at Borgatti Field in Agawam. Sophia Carrero doubled and...
Greylock 14U Softball Team Tops Dalton
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – The Greylock Thunder 14-and-under travel softball team Saturday ended pool play in its Summer Storm Tournament just like it began pool play on Friday: with a win over Berkshire County rival. Genevieve Lagess went 2-for-2 with a pair of triples and scored three times, and...
ConCom Greenlights Pontoosuc Lake Park Improvements
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Conservation Commission has greenlighted vast improvements to Pontoosuc Lake Park. On Thursday, the commission issued 36 conditions for the city project that include a new boardwalk, access stairs, paring improvements, seasonal docks, and a new swimming beach on the park's two properties at 1447 North St. and 40 Hancock Rd.
Nantucket Welcomes Jay-Z’s Jet as It Touches Down Just 50 Miles From New Bedford
Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z’s private jet made a grand entrance on Nantucket Friday afternoon, having embarked on an approximately 180-mile journey from Republic Airport in Farmingdale, New York. According to an Instagram post from the account nantucketcurrent, Jay-Z's Gulfstream V, with its 14-seat configuration, touched down on the island to much speculation and excitement.
'We are appalled and sickened': Central Mass. legislators respond to Trump shooting
Central Massachusetts lawmakers are joining others across the state and nation in expressing shock and concern over the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump Saturday in Pennsylvania. “Shocking, senseless, appalling — so many emotions come to mind,” state Sen. Ryan Fattman, R-Sutton, told the Telegram & Gazette Sunday. ...
New Hampshire and Massachusetts Toll Booths Scan for This
If you drive a lot like I do, you see things. These things are not necessarily good or filled with common sense. The Massachusetts Turnpike debuted the overhead electronic tolls in 2016, says Masslive.com. The I-95 Hampton tolls have been an ORT (Open Road Toll) since 2010, according to NH.gov.
Valley Voices Summer Shorts: Drivin' Biden
Driving the vice presidential motorcade — is that a thing? For this week’s Summer Shorts story, Jordan Hall takes us along for a wild ride as a civilian, recruited to drive Vice President Joe Biden to the airport on a moment’s notice. He told this unique tale for our Missed Connections story slam at The Drake in Amherst in January.
'Mass Saves' adoption event hopes to get more dogs out of shelters
MASSACHUSETTS — The dogs are plentiful at the Worcester Animal Rescue League. Some are wondering when it will be their turn to walk out the front door. Executive Director Kristin Mullins says it’s been this way for some time. "Right now, we're probably at 90% capacity for our...
AG's investigation into Sandra Birchmore case ‘very active,' lawyer says
At a hearing in the ongoing wrongful death lawsuit filed in civil court by the estate of Sandra Birchmore, a lawyer for the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office revealed new details about a criminal investigation, sharing that it's still ongoing, three years after the woman's death. "There is an ongoing investigation,...
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