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A Massachusetts prison guard was reportedly ‘knocked unconscious’: ‘Enough is enough’
A local prison guard was reportedly “knocked unconscious” after being exposed to toxic substances, as the correction officers’ union pleads with the state for more protections. A correction officer at MCI-Shirley was rushed to the hospital after being “knocked unconscious by some kind of synthetic drug and/or...
Monday's Child: Curious, caring DeAndre, 14, is very adventurous and loves science
DeAndre, 14, is very adventurous. DeAndre is a curious, caring boy. DeAndre enjoys baking and play cooking. He loves to participate in school science activities and learning how things work. DeAndre is described as adventurous, curious, strong-willed, caring and creative. He likes engaging in new activities and playing outside on the playground. One of DeAndre’s favorite activities is exploring new places. He is very caring and is always there for his friends.
Senate approves $58 billion House and Senate compromise budget
Budget includes funding for Bristol County Superior Courthouse and Taunton State Hospital. Boston – Dean of the Massachusetts Senate Marc R. Pacheco announces that the Legislature enacted a $58 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which includes $750,000 set aside for Bristol County Superior Courthouse in Taunton along with providing resources to support continuing mental health care at Taunton State Hospital.
Health Care Bill Passes Senate, Calls for Curbs on For-Profit Hospital Owner Abuses
A health care bill, passed by the Massachusetts Senate late last week, aims to curb alleged abuses by investor-owned hospitals and others that legislators say were highlighted by the financial collapse of the parent of Holy Family Hospital campuses in Methuen and Haverhill. The bill, which still must be reconciled...
8 people taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak in Somers: FD
SOMERS, Conn. — Eight people were taken to the hospital Sunday after a carbon monoxide leak in Somers, according to the town's fire department. The Somers Fire Department said they were dispatched at 11:49 a.m. to a report of a medical emergency at a home on Grasshopper Lane. Paramedics...
Weekend Wreck In Western Mass County Third Fatal In 3 Days
A 51-year-old man was killed in the third fatal wreck in the Western Massachusetts county in as many days, authorities said. In Hampshire County, the Belchertown man was the only person in the vehicle when it crashed on Sunday, July 21, around 7:45 p.m. on Washington Street in Belche…
Fatal Crash: 38-Year-Old Found By Guardrail With Leg Injury In Hebron
The events leading to the man's death began in Tolland County on Sunday, July 21 around 1 p.m., when a passerby saw an unattended bicycle against a guardrail at 667 Wall St. (Route 316) in Hebron. According to Connecticut State Police, the passerby then saw a man next to the...
Bruce Hornsby, Angélique Kidjo, Limón Dance Company Standouts in 2024-2025 UMass Fine Arts Center Season
AMHERST, Mass. — The UMass Fine Arts Center announces a 2024-2025 performing arts season that features performances by a one-time Grateful Dead keyboardist, two of the greatest artists in world music, jazz celebrations of the lives and work of two internationally celebrated, UMass-associated artist-scholars, and one of the world’s most celebrated classical music ensembles.
Photos: Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival returns to Northampton
The Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival returned to its Look Park home in Northampton for a daylong celebration of Scottish pride on July 20. The festival, which celebrated its 30th anniversary on Saturday, featured Scottish clans, vendors selling everything from kilts to scaly caps, and live entertainment by Enter the Haggis and Sarah the Fiddler, among others.
Easthampton Police Chief Robert Alberti resigns
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Easthampton Chief of Police has resigned. According to Easthampton City Councilor Brad Reiley, he was notified that Chief Robert Alberti was placed on medical leave last Tuesday. Reiley received that information from Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle who shared with Western Mass News that the news...
Northampton has money for schools. It needs to spend it (Viewpoint)
NORTHAMPTON — Several days per month for the past five months, after my day of work as a pediatrician ends, I head over to the Northampton School Committee or City Council Chambers. I have been attending as many meetings as I can — even when they last late into the night, even in stifling heat, and even when I would much rather be at home.
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