Lee
LATEST NEWS
2 arrested following federal investigation at Springfield building
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Authorities have released new information related to an investigation at a Springfield apartment building. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Vermont said that 20-year-old Hussein Iman of Springfield and 37-year-old Joseph Cadorette II of Williamstown, VT are facing charges of conspiracy to distribute and distribution of fentanyl and cocaine base.
Single family residence sells for $1.3 million in Longmeadow
A spacious house located at 168 Merriweather Drive in Longmeadow has new owners. The 2,889-square-foot property, built in 1960, was sold on July 1, 2024, for $1,300,000, or $450 per square foot. The layout of this single-story home consists of three bedrooms and four baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Additionally, the house comes with a garage. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 3.2-acre.
Massachusetts Hockey Completes 2024-25 Roster With Addition Of Transfer Lucas Olvestad
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts has added 6-1 185-pound left-shot defenseman Lucas Olvestad to its roster as a transfer from the University of Denver, head coach Greg Carvel announced on Thursday. Olvestad, a native of Stockholm, Sweden is the second transfer and 10th new addition for the Minutemen overall this offseason, which completes the 2024-25 roster.
Manchester police seek jewel thief who stole $19,000 in gold
MANCHESTER — Police are on the lookout for a man who stole $19,000 worth of jewelry from Kay Jewelers at the Mall of New Hampshire. The theft, which involved two 14-karat gold bracelets and a 14-karat gold chain, occurred on July 20. Authorities described the suspect as a white...
Adams Theater Presents ARKAI Music
ADAMS, Mass. — The Adams Theater will present the award-winning electroacoustic duo ARKAI, who will preview their new album "Crossroads" on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. According to a press release:. ARKAI has inspired audiences around the world through their genre-defying string music. Graduates of The Juilliard...
10 Ineligible Items For Mass. Tax Free Weekend Aug. 10 & 11
Tax free weekend is Massachusetts is a great way to save money. Tax free weekend is coming up soon and will be held on Aug. 10 and 11. Lots of people wait to purchase those bigger items so they can save the most they can on state tax. August 10...
Three turtles found entangled — and set free — off Cape Cod in five days
This six-foot-long, 400-pound turtle was found entangled in Cape Cod Bay. Three sea turtles have been found entangled off of Cape Cod in the span of just five days. Most recently, rescue teams from the New England Aquarium, the Center for Coastal Studies and the Barnstable harbormaster’s office came together to disentangle a six-foot-long, 400-pound leatherback.
Mass. State Lottery winner: Stop & Shop sells $100,000 ticket
A lottery player won $100,000 on Tuesday from a ticket they bought at a Stop & Shop grocery store in Massachusetts. The $100,000 prize was from the daily “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers from the July 23 drawing were 2, 3, 10, 17, 35. The winning $100,000...
Black bear and cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside
WINSTED, Conn. — Trapped inside a car, the adult black bear and cub thrashed about. The horn was blaring and the radio blasting. Outside the car, a second cub ran around in apparent distress by the Connecticut home. State environmental conservation police were called by the startled vehicle owner...
Man accused of threatening judges in Trump cases, others
A Las Vegas man was charged with 22 criminal counts related to threatening to kill federal judges and other officials in New York and Washington, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Spencer Gear allegedly sent multiple threatening phone calls and emails threatening to kill judges and other federal employees between last November and this month,…
Tim Ortiz plans downtown GF wine/liquor shop where Hometown Cigar was
Tim Ortiz plans to open Glens Falls Liquor, a wine and liquor store, in half of the storefront previously occupied by Hometown Cigar Shop at 280 Glen Street, downtown Glens Falls. Mr. Ortiz, a 2013 Queensbury grad and full time acoustic musician playing at restaurants, bars and functions, plans to...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.