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Twin Valley girls look to stay strong all game, all season long
WHITINGHAM- The Twin Valley girls’ varsity soccer team has a new slogan, “80 minutes strong.” That saying was plastered across the backs of practice shirts the girls wore earlier this week, meant to signify the team’s attitude toward how they will finish games this fall. “We...
Hungry Lion bike tour returns next month
WHITINGHAM - The 13th Hungry Lion Bike Tour, sponsored by the Deerfield Valley Lions, will be held on Saturday, September 28. The beautiful Town Hill will be the event base. This fall foliage cycling tour has become a favorite in New England and includes five different rides for cyclists of all abilities, from a short 5-mile loop to a 75-mile challenge. Walkers are also welcome to choose between two- or five-mile routes.
Mass. gets $20M from feds to help cover shelter system costs
(*This story was updated at 3:24 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, with additional reporting.) Massachusetts has nabbed $20 million in federal assistance to help cover the cost of the state’s hugely expensive emergency shelter system. The state filed a joint application with Boston in June for the funding...
A Former Couple Is Fighting Over Who Gets to Keep a $70K Engagement Ring From Tiffany's—And the Battle Is Now Headed to Their State's Highest Court
Breaking off an engagement is never easy. Beyond facing the turbulent emotions that typically come with calling it quits, there are also a number of logistical questions to figure out, such as living arrangements, wedding payments, and, for one Massachusetts-based couple, who gets to keep the $70,000 engagement ring. Key...
“It’s been a while.” Longtime leader stepping down
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Pittsfield holds event to raise awareness of drug overdoses
Pittsfield to host overdose prevention awareness event. The city of Pittsfield held an event on Thursday to raise awareness of drug overdoses. Saturday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Mayor Peter Marchetti delivered a proclamation before raising the overdose awareness flag at City Hall. “Support our families and friends who have...
2024 MAC Football Week 1 Game Preview: Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. UMass Minutemen
By a quirk of the schedule, the 2025 MAC conference slate starts early this year, and it’s between two teams looking for a reset. EMU has been winners of the last three contests against the Minutemen; can they make it four in a row before it potentially becomes an annual game or can UMass make an early statement before joining the Greatest Little Conference in the Midwest?
Single-family home sells for $1 million in Easthampton
The spacious property located at 45 Clapp Street in Easthampton was sold on Aug. 5, 2024. The $1,000,000 purchase price works out to $350 per square foot. The house, built in 2002, has an interior space of 2,859 square feet. The layout of this two-story home consists of three bedrooms and four baths. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with radiant heating and a cooling system. The property occupies a sizable 1.4-acre lot.
Single-family house sells for $950,000 in Amherst
A spacious house located at 22 Indian Pipe Lane in Amherst has new owners. The 4,270-square-foot property, built in 1985, was sold on Aug. 9, 2024. The $950,000 purchase price works out to $222 per square foot. This three-story home presents a roomy floor plan, featuring five bedrooms and six baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 2.1-acre of land.
K and E Theater Group Announces Auditions for “Spring Awakening”
K and E Theater Group is casting is our Spring 2025 production. Based on Frank Wedekind’s groundbreaking and controversial play (once banned in Germany), Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s brilliant rock score and searingly emotional book take the story of sexual awakening, youth revolt, and self-discovery into a new century.
Holyoke Community College Theater Announces Auditions for “Polaroid Stories”
Auditions for HCC Theater’s Fall Production of Polaroid Stories by Naomi Iizuka, directed by Rose Schwietz Malla will be held Wednesday September 11th 3-6pm and Thursday September 12th 2-5pm in the Leslie Phillips Theater. Auditions will consist of cold readings Auditioners do not need to prepare monologues Anyone is welcome to audition Callbacks if necessary will be Friday September 13th at 3:00pm Performance dates are November 20-23 Email mwhiton@hcc.edu for more info. You can fill out an audition form at this link https://forms.gle/DmwjAV2DC6NdaUFm7.
Smith College Theatre Department Announces Auditions for “Marie Antoinette”
Directed by Monica Lopez Orozco co-directed by Max Lerin. Please note that we are casting for the ESSENCE of each character and so strongly encourage folks from every background and ability to audition. Our Marie is a woman who a modern audience can relate to and may not accurately or visually align with Marie Antoinette as you know her.
Springfield man killed in motorcycle crash with other car near I-391
A Springfield man is dead after his motorcycle was involved in a crash near the Interstate 391 interchange in Chicopee on Thursday, according to a Chicopee police official. Following the crash at around 8:33 a.m., first responders arrived to find the motorcyclist, 31, seriously hurt, Chicopee Police Public Information Officer Travis Odiorne told MassLive.
3 affordable homes heading to lottery drawing in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — OneHolyoke CDC will hold a lottery drawing for three Holyoke homes for sale during its annual Community Walk and Roll event on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. The drawing will take place at the finish line, 2 Middle St. Three prequalified potential buyers will be drawn at random...
Crews battle fire at East Longmeadow business
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews responded to reports of a machine fire at a manufacturing facility in East Longmeadow Wednesday night. The call came in shortly after 10 p.m. to the facility on Industrial Drive. The fire was contained to the single machine and was put out quickly. The...
New Nanoparticle Cancer Treatment Successfully Shrinks and Eliminates Pancreatic Tumors
Innovative research has led to a new treatment for pancreatic cancer that utilizes nanoparticles to stimulate immune responses and improve drug delivery. This strategy has produced significant results, with eight out of nine mice showing tumor improvements and two seeing their tumors completely eradicated. This approach holds promise for broader applications in oncology.
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