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Local Swimmer Competes at Olympic Trials
Every four years since 1896, when the first modern Olympic games took place, many young athletes have been eager to compete. Thousands–perhaps tens of thousands–have trained vigorously and over a significant amount of time, hoping for the opportunity to match their skills with those of others from around the world. Each of these young people has committed time and energy and often costs for coaching, knowing that an individual’s chances of getting to the Olympics are few and far between, and that even if an athlete is chosen to attend the event, the chances of winning a medal are again fairly remote.
Spotlight on Bearcats Football and Cheer
The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund (SGTCF) awards grants to non-profits in Suffield, or that directly benefit Suffield residents. Periodically we highlight the work of one of our grant recipients. This month, we highlight the Bearcats Lift-Up Cheer program. Lift-Up Cheer is an exciting new component of the Bearcats Youth...
First Church of Christ, UCC
First Church of Christ, Congregational UCC of Suffield, CT is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. First Church welcomes all to join us in worship Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., in-person or through our YouTube livestream. No matter who you are, or where you are,...
Huskies Defeat Youngstown State in Five Set Thriller
STORRS, Conn.- Looking to build on their season-opening win last night, UConn Volleyball took on nonconference opponent Youngstown State in the second match of their opening weekend tournament at the UConn Volleyball Center. Jess Perry boosted the Huskies with strong start with 4 kills in the early going, Anna Herman...
Wright's OT Goal Gives Bishops Caryl Newhof Classic Crown
Junior forward Emma Wright scored in overtime to lift Ohio Wesleyan over Smith in the championship game of the Caryl Newhof Classic, hosted by Smith College on Saturday in Northampton, Mass. Wright put the Bishops on the scoreboard in the opening minute of the second quarter, but the Pioneers responded...
Pioneer Valley buses rolling with PVTA strike averted
SPRINGFIELD — PVTA buses are picking up passengers this morning, just hours after a tentative agreement was struck with union workers who had voted overwhelmingly to strike. The announcement came at 6:36 a.m. today, about 14 hours after workers represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 448 voted 192 to 7 to strike, shutting down bus service in the Greater Springfield region. The union and the PVTA began negotiations in March.
Dozens gather at Springfield City Hall to honor and remember the lives lost to drug addiction
Last year, over 2,100 people died from opioid overdoses in Massachusetts. To honor and remember the lives lost to drug addiction, a candlelight vigil was held at Springfield City Hall.
Mass. weather: Thunderstorms possible Sunday, sunny and mild Labor Day
Thunderstorms and scattered showers are possible throughout Massachusetts Sunday afternoon, but are expected to give way to more pleasant weather on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The weather service is predicting more rain and a higher likelihood of thunderstorms in Worcester, Springfield and on Nantucket. Most areas of...
Two of Pioneer Valley's most competitive primaries come to a head in Springfield, Mass. Tuesday
-- WAMC: These are the waning days of the primary season. Early voting ends shortly, we haven't seen a whole lot in the way of debate, albeit one some may characterize as “spicy,” and challengers venturing into different parts of the city and county to get their names out.
Insects, Mold, Algae, Blood Linked to Boar’s Head Meat Listeria Outbreak in New York, Massachusetts
This is such major news because we're talking about one of the most popular, top-tier meats out there. Whether you buy it at your grocery store meat counter or have a favorite sandwich shop or deli that uses it, now is the time for vigilance. There's a listeriosis outbreak involving...
Here’s Why Some Massachusetts Residents May Lose Their Cable
Massachusetts residents know all too well how the cost of everyday items has been skyrocketing over the last few years. When you have to stay on a tight budget to make ends meet you may have to cut out a few services so you can pay your other priority bills.
Ex-cop strangled his pregnant lover with whom he had been in relationship since she was a minor, then set the scene to appear like it was a suicide only to cover his dark past
Massachusetts – In a harrowing case out of Massachusetts, former police officer M. Farwell, 38, faces serious charges following the alleged murder of his 23-year-old pregnant mistress, S. Birchmore. The case, which began with an illicit relationship when Birchmore was just 15, culminated in accusations of murder aimed at preventing her from exposing the relationship that started under questionable circumstances.
Massachusetts Native Megan Khang Representing Home State Well at FM Championship
NORTON, Mass. — Megan Khang is making Massachusetts proud through two rounds at the FM Championship. The 2023 CPKC Women’s Open champion, who hails from Rockland, Mass., carded a 2-under 70 to kick off the week in her home state, making one bogey and three birdies on what was a challenging Thursday at TPC Boston. She then battled her way to a 1-under 71 on Friday, toughing out a rollercoaster round to ultimately sit in a tie for 12th at 3-under overall, 10 shots back of 36-hole leader Haeran Ryu before the start of round three.
Massachusetts EEE survivor shares story to raise awareness
We've had plenty of rain this summer, which has made mosquito-borne illnesses more common. The insects have been testing positive for viruses, and so have several people in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including a woman in her 30s in Plymouth County who had EEE. One man in Rochester, Massachusetts had...
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