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Mass. Starbucks, hotels, businesses affected by CrowdStrike outage
BOSTON — A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update that grounded flights, disrupted hospitals and knocked banks and media outlets offline Friday is affecting some Massachusetts businesses, hotels, gas stations and coffee shops offline. The CrowdStrike outage affecting Microsoft disrupted flights, banks and companies across the...
Powerball player in Mass. gets big surprise when she scans ticket
FALL RIVER - A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.The State Lottery says Ida Reis "had no idea" she was in possession of a $1 million Powerball winner until she scanned the ticket at a Fall River store."What did she do? Laughed Out Loud," the Lottery posted to social media.Winner matched first 5 numbers on Powerball ticketShe bought the ticket at Amaral's Central Market on Globe Street. The store gets a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.The ticket was bought for the July 10 drawing that featured a $41 million jackpot. The winning...
Massachusetts man’s love of a board game turned into $1 million State Lottery win
A Massachusetts man had fireworks on the Fourth of July but not in the way you may think. According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Joel Laffin of Marshfield is the winner of a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$4,000,000 Monopoly Doubler” $10 instant ticket game.
Mass. delegates divided over whether Biden should stay in the race, new survey shows
A survey of Massachusetts delegates found that only 62 percent of the delegates think Biden should stay in the race. Amid unprecedented questions in the Democratic party, Massachusetts delegates to the Democratic National Convention (DNC) are divided on whether President Joe Biden should be their nominee. A new survey of...
Window Issue Will Fail Mass. Inspection
Yearly inspections of your vehicle are a big deal in Massachusetts. Vehicles older than fifteen years do not have to pass an emissions test, but all vehicles that are on the road must pass a safety examination. Massachusetts Yearly Inspection Costs $35.00. Don't try delaying your inspection, either. Massachusetts has...
The Connecticut River receives millions of gallons of wastewater discharge
The Connecticut River has received millions of gallons of effluent. This has happened before, thanks to our Massachusetts neighbors. “The water is obviously a little higher.” Catfish like stinky stuff, so it could be helping them bite,” said Enfield resident Jasin Crowley, who caught a four-pound catfish while fishing in the river.
Wahconah High Senior Renovating School's Gazebo
DALTON, Mass. — Wahconah Regional High School senior Logan Kunde will be renovating the school's gazebo. The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee approved the initiative during its meeting in June. Kunde decided to renovate the high school's gazebo for his Eagle Scout Service Project. Planning and developing a service...
NY urges banks, companies to be on high-alert amid global tech outage
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York state regulators urged banks and companies to be on high-alert amid the global tech outage on Friday, saying it is monitoring institutions and market events and working with other state and federal regulators.
Sammy Hagar Will Not Get To Meet NYS Trooper Who Gave Him ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Here's why a reunion between Sammy Hagar and the New York State Trooper who inspired one of his biggest hits won't get to happen. Sammy Hagar will be performing at SPAC on Monday July 22, 2024. He has some serious history with Upstate New York and our area. However it appears he was going a little too fast and ended up with a now famous speeding ticket.
New York state civil service: These applications are open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career with New York state. These tests are open to anyone...
Easthampton man arrested on drug charges
EASTHAMPTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Mass. State Police arrested a suspect in Easthampton last week for allegedly distributing drugs. On July 12, Cavoris Harris, 41, was arrested on several drug-related offenses. After a months-long investigation, investigators obtained a search warrant for a residence in Easthampton where they found methamphetamine, ecstasy pills,...
PeoplesBank, Cornerstone Merge Holding Companies
Brian Canina says that, while it’s being called a merger, in reality, it’s more of a partnership. He was referring to the recent announcement that Holyoke-based PeoplesBank, which he serves as president, and Worcester-based Cornerstone Bank will combine their holding companies — PeoplesBancorp, MHC and SSB Community Bancorp, MHC, respectively — into one entity, which will take the former’s name.
Wilbraham Police warning of package thefts
WILBRAHAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Wilbraham Police are warning residents about a recent increase in stolen packages. On Wednesday, a suspect was seen stealing items in the Lower Monson Road area within just a few minutes of the actual delivery. Investigators are telling residents to have secure alternatives for deliveries, especially...
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