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'King Elmer' in Lanesborough named largest American elm tree in Massachusetts
LANESBOROUGH, Mass. – In the center of Lanesborough stands the largest American Elm tree in Massachusetts known as King Elmer. It stands tall at 107 feet, and is around 258 years old. What You Need To Know. An American Elm tree in Lanesborough is the larget in Massachusetts. King...
Driver arrested after chase through 2 states; Charlton police cruiser struck
SOUTHBRIDGE — A Connecticut man was arrested after a Thursday afternoon vehicle pursuit that crossed state lines, led to a Charlton cruiser being struck and ended in Southbridge, according to Charlton police. Nicholas Newton, 31, of Connecticut was arrested in Southbridge after several unsuccessful attempts to stop a vehicle in the southwestern...
RPI hosts NORDTECH summit addressing microchip worker shortage
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — If you’re into the humanities you may be wondering what microchips aka semiconductors do. It’s the basic building block for modern technologies like ATMs, planes, and AI. There’s a worker shortage in that industry, and RPI is trying to bridge that gap through a NORDTECH program. Instead of Silicon Valley, graduate […]
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
Andrew Cuomo testing political waters as campaign committee pays pollster $67,000
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo looks to be gearing up for another shot at a political office as his campaign committee paid a pollster about $67,700 for “polling costs,” according to state financial disclosures reviewed by the Washington Examiner. According to the Expedition Strategies website, the pollster works “collaboratively with campaigns, companies, and advocacy […]
Republicans view New York as ripe to flip into GOP control
MILWAUKEE — Republican lawmakers are targeting a handful of battleground states that are prime opportunities to flip in 2024 as part of their efforts to win the White House in November. But GOP leaders are also homing in on one unlikely target: New York. New York has long been a Democratic stronghold in presidential elections […]
Opportunity for growth: Westfield HS girls lacrosse program on the rise
WESTFIELD, Ind. — In the 2023 season, a new era began for the WHS Girls Lacrosse program. It achieved a significant milestone by becoming a high school sanctioned sport. This transition from club sport status has brought increased recognition and support from the school, marking a new era of growth and opportunity for the team. The program has also moved up to the 2A class, following their impressive achievements of winning the 1A State Championship in 2019 and finishing as the 1A State Runner-Up in 2021.
EPA Awards UMass Amherst nearly $6.4 Million to Help Shrink the Steel Industry’s Carbon Footprint
Amherst - The building and construction industry accounts for 37% of global greenhouse emissions and the steel production process can be a significant contributor to these emissions. To steer the industry in a new direction, the University of Massachusetts Amherst has been selected to lead a $6.37 million five-year grant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Six Starfires selected for 2024 FCBL All-Star Game
WEYMOUTH — The Futures Collegiate Baseball League announced its 2024 FCBL All-Star selections for the league’s All-Star Game to be held on Tuesday, July 23 at Dodd Stadium in Norwich, Connecticut. Six members of the Westfield Starfires were selected to participate in the game. Five selections are position...
Puffers Pond Remains Closed to Swimming
Puffer’s Pond will remain closed to swimming until further notice due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. There are many factors that could be contributing to this ongoing issue and the town is looking into causes and exploring long-term solutions. The town conducts water quality testing weekly with results being posted on Wednesdays at www.amherstma.gov/puffers. The most recent results were posted on Wednesday, July 17 and new results will be posted on Wednesday, July 24.
Dragon Boat Festival to mark 10th year on Connecticut River in Springfield
There will be dragons in the Connecticut River on Saturday, July 21, but there is nothing to worry about and no danger to humans. The dragons are simply “dragon boats,” which will be racing as part of the 10th annual Dragon Boat Festival, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Riverfront Park on 121 West St. in Springfield.
Sale closed in Longmeadow: $782,500 for a four-bedroom home
The spacious property located at 70 Williamsburg Drive in Longmeadow was sold on June 18, 2024. The $782,500 purchase price works out to $205 per square foot. The house, built in 1983, has an interior space of 3,820 square feet. This two-story house offers a spacious layout with four bedrooms and five bathrooms. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house includes a garage. The property occupies a sizable 0.7-acre lot.
Working group to examine future of money-losing Cherry Hill Golf Course in Amherst
AMHERST — A working group may soon be formed to examine the future of a public golf course in North Amherst that has long relied on municipal funding to remain solvent, even though memberships, greens fees and assorted other revenues are supposed to cover all operating expenses. With annual...
Westfield teen dead following Westhampton crash
WESTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – One person is dead following a crash Thursday night in Westhampton. Laurie Loisel, spokesperson for the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, said that a 17-year-old from Westfield was killed in a one-vehicle crash on Southampton Road around 10 p.m. The victim, who was pronounced dead...
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