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Former Charlie’s Diner employee speaks on memories following devastating fire
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One day after Charlie’s Diner was destroyed in a fire, support for the decades old diner and its staff is pouring into the town from all over the northeast, including a former employee who now lives in Maine. Like everyone else we spoke to on...
15-year-old charged in connection with Springfield shooting indicted, DA says
A 15-year-old Springfield boy was indicted in June, moving his case to Superior Court, a spokesman for the Hampden County District Attorney’s office confirmed. Legacy Lopez, who was 14 when he was arrested earlier this year, is charged with murder, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building, carrying a firearm without a license and possession of a loaded machine gun, court records show. Lopez is charged as an adult in connection with the fatal shooting of Railyn Paredes Paulino, 20, on April 12 on Phoenix Street in Springfield.
Gandara Center’s Frozen Yogurt 5K returns
(Mass Appeal) – The Gandara Center’s Frozen Yogurt 5K is the center’s largest fundraising event. It helps them to support the critical services the non-profit provides to the area, including substance abuse support and recovery and behavioral health services for adults and children. If you’d like to support a great cause and get some ice cream in return, Damaris Perez Pizarro, the Communications Coordinator, Noelia Ortiz, the Communications Coordinator, and Uduak Enyiema, VP of Fund Development & Community Relations, share the event details.
Berkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Harm Reduction has deployed a vending machine for clients in North Berkshire that will be accessible when the North Adams office is closed. The vending machine is located outside the office at 6 Main St., adjacent to North Adams City Hall. The vending machine...
Sold! Rare piece of automotive history sold in Springfield, Mass.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — It was a display of America’s industrial might. It brought the message of hope in a country coping with a decade long depression, and later a symbol of progress after World War II. There are only seven running examples left in the world and one...
Oxford High principal Rebecca Czernicki joins ranks of state's 2024 Commonwealth Heroines
It was through the youth council formed by Sen. Ryan Fattman and hosted by Oxford High School where she is the principal that Rebecca Czernicki came to the attention of the legislator, who nominated her as a Commonwealth Heroine Class of 2024. But her lifelong dedication to educating young people and her sensitivity...
Retiring CAA Director Reflects on Growth, Potential at Bradley
Kevin Dillon will be retiring from his position as executive director of the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) in January, after 12 years in that job and a half-century in the aviation industry. As he talked with BusinessWest late last month for what will likely be the last time in his...
Rising electric bills continue to draw customer frustration, lawmakers looking at action
Connecticut residents are demanding action on rising electric bills as recent rate hikes from state regulators fuel customer frustration. Republicans are asking for a special session to address the issue, but Democrats say it’s more complicated than that. “My bill was $515 last month, and … I was shocked...
New state law’s impact on Hull’s accessory dwelling unit bylaw remains unclear
“In some ways this legislation overrules [our bylaw],” Director of Community Development and Planning Chris DiIorio said, noting that it has not yet been approved by the Attorney General’s office as required in order to enact zoning bylaw amendments. “I’m not sure whether they will kick it back because it’s not in line with the new state law.”
How you can protect yourself after Social Security data breach
BOSTON - A new lawsuit claims that hackers stole every person's Social Security number. Although authorities haven't confirmed the extent of the data breach yet, consumers may want to protect themselves.The lawsuit, which claims billions of Social Security numbers were made public, was filed in Florida, according to reporting by Bloomberg Law. The data, including addresses, was stolen from background check company National Public Data in April. What happened?"It's just something they want to do to wreak havoc," said retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindafer. According to reporting, the hacker group allegedly responsible calls itself USDoD."Obviously, people think of that being the...
"Bad Breath Rapist" gets 18 to 20 years in Quincy rape
DEDHAM - After nearly two decades as a fugitive from justice following his conviction for aggravated rape, a former Massachusetts man was sentenced to 18 to 20 years in state prison.Fled Massachusetts after rape convictionTuen Lee, 55, was back in the same Dedham courtroom where he stood trial for the kidnapping and brutal rape of a co-worker back in February 2007. But he fled Massachusetts before the jury handed down its verdict and Thursday offered an apology."I'm so sorry for everybody, I hope God forgive me for everything I did," said Lee.A tip led investigators to northern California in May...
Update: Air quality alert affecting 3 Massachusetts counties Saturday
On Friday at 2:51 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Saturday at midnight for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties. "The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Fine Particulates, until midnight tonight. An...
Hurricane Ernesto is Gaining Strength: How Will It Affect Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts?
Until recently, New England rarely had to worry about tropical storms and hurricanes. Over the last few years, we have seen that change, though. In September 2023, we had to deal with a pair of back-to-back storms. While those storms had lost much of their strength by the time they reached New England, they did hit us within days of each other. And after dealing with Debby last weekend, we are getting ready to deal with Ernesto this weekend.
Mass. State Lottery winner: First $1 million prize claimed in crossword game
The first $1 million prize from a new crossword-style scratch ticket game by the Massachusetts State Lottery was claimed on Wednesday. The prize was from “$2,000,000 50X Cashword 2024,” which costs $10 per ticket to play and was released on June 25. This was the first $1 million...
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