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Around Amherst: Community Safety Day highlights weekend
AMHERST — The chance for kids to touch a truck, car seat inspections and K9 demonstrations will be part of the town’s third Community Safety Day on Saturday, one of a number of activities happening around Amherst over the course of the morning, afternoon and evening. Community Safety...
The Lehrer Report: Aug. 15, 2024
Garden report: The chipmunk is having a superb meals with my tomatoes — even green ones. I try to harvest every day to keep ahead of the little foodie, but the chipmunk is faster and can squeeze through the fence. The asters and hibiscus have bloomed. Waiting for...
Massachusetts State Police release homicide suspect pursuit video
HANOVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police have released aerial video taken from their Air Wing system of the pursuit of a homicide suspect. Matthew Paluzzi was arrested Thursday in Hanover in connection with the investigation.
Maternal health bill headed to Mass. Gov. Healey’s desk
Maternal health legislation is heading to Gov. Maura Healey’s desk. The conference committee report, which emerged from negotiations Wednesday, won House and Senate approval during sparsely attended informal sessions on Thursday. “It’s with immense gratitude that we get to actually revel in this moment of progress, celebrating this monumental...
New study outlines options for expanded rail service
From North Adams to Greenfield to Boston in under three hours! It has been almost 30 years since passenger trains ran between western and eastern Massachusetts. A new study shows options for what expanded rail service would look like in western Massachusetts.
Expectations set high for UMass women’s soccer in 2024
The Massachusetts women’s soccer team will kick off its 2024 season on Thursday night against Syracuse. Coming off of a 9-5-4 2023 campaign while finishing fourth in the Atlantic 10, expectations for the 2024 season are high amongst the Minutewomen, especially knowing that it will be their final season in the A-10.
Massachusetts has new law for establishing parental rights. What's it about?
BOSTON — When Jacob and Daniel Morris sought to fulfill the dream of becoming parents together, they traveled to Pennsylvania to seek a surrogate. It was there that both their names would be on their child’s birth certificate. The family now lives in Grafton but was celebrating the Parentage Act signing at the...
Governor Healey signs bill to help protect firefighters from equipment containing PFAS
A new law looks to change how forever chemicals are used in firefighting gear. At a signing ceremony on Beacon Hill on Thursday Governor Maura Healey signed a bill into law meant to protect firefighters from harmful PFAS in their equipment which have been linked to higher rates of cancer.
Traffic Alert: New England Run for the Fallen to pass through local towns today
(MyKeeneNow) – Residents of Chesterfield, Spofford, Keene, and Antrim should be aware of potential traffic delays tomorrow, Friday, August 16th, as the New England Run for the Fallen makes its way through these towns. The event, which pays tribute to fallen military service members and first responders, will see participants running through various routes in the area.
Mass Cash Prize bought in Holyoke set to expire
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A 100-thousand-dollar Mass. Cash prize bought in Holyoke is about to expire. The ticket was bought at A&A Gas Express on 820 High Street on September 4th, 2023. The winning numbers are 1-15-22-27-32. If this is your ticket it can be claimed at the Lottery Claim...
The First Snowfall in Massachusetts Will Happen This Fall?
While it still may be summer, people are already thinking about the change of seasons. The cool crisp air of fall will be rolling in which means sweaters and long pants will take center stage for our outdoor adventures. In Massachusetts, weather can change on a dime and New Englanders are particularly familiar with seeing snow before the actual winter season kicks in. I rarely put my seasonal clothes away as weather conditions can be so sporadic.
Massachusetts Is in the Heart of Peach-Picking Season
When you think of crops grown in Massachusetts, you might think of corn, cranberries, pumpkins and apples – but don't forget peaches. Strawberries and blueberries are also plentiful in Massachusetts during the summer months. The peach season typically runs from mid-July to September in Massachusetts but can vary by...
WMass Golf Hall of Fame announces Class of 2024 inductees
The Western Massachusetts Golf Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2024 inductees in a press release sent out on Tuesday. This year’s class includes PGA of America professional and noted golf retailer David DiRico, golf course superintendent Andy Gay, amateur golfer Fan Gaudette and rules official Cary Jubinville.
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