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Video allegedly reveals former Holyoke city councilor as member of Russian military
A new video has surfaced this week and it’s making national headlines. It appears to show former Holyoke City Councilor Wilmer Puello-Mota being interviewed as part of the Russian military.
Looking for signs of fall? When to expect autumn's arrival in Massachusetts, New England
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Don't let a few acorns fool you. Fall foliage season is still at least a few weeks away for New England. The region up along the Canadian border doesn't typically see colors coming to peak until late September. Colors then progress southward through October and peak in Boston toward the end of the month.
CT’s DNC delegates applaud Buttigieg as they mull the other glass ceiling
CHICAGO — Gov. Ned Lamont lavished praise on Pete Buttigieg, the cabinet secretary inevitably described as an ascendant figure in national Democratic politics, in introducing him Thursday at a breakfast for delegates from Connecticut, Massachusetts and Maine. “I know there’s a journey just beginning,” Lamont said. How far or...
BlueWave Develops Massachusetts Community Solar Agrivoltaics Projects
BlueWave has completed five projects across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that incorporate the company’s dual-use solar design and operate under the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target Program. The projects, which the company owns and operates, are located in Palmer, Haverhill, Dighton and Douglas, adding 19.8 MW of generation and 29.7...
Mass. Gov. Healey signs bill expanding access to midwives, doula services
A compromise bill that will expand access to an array of critical maternal health services is now the law of the land in Massachusetts. Democratic Gov. Maura Healey signed the legislation on Friday. It was one of the Legislature’s pieces of unfinished business left over from the end of formal sessions earlier this month.
Berkshire region real estate sales
26 Overlook: Mge Rt and Michael Kwasniowski of Adams to Todd Powers, $125,000 on 08/09/2024. 33-35 Grove Street: Pnc Bank Na of Adams to Trevor W. Crombie, $100,000 on 08/07/2024. 70 Friend Street: Jeffrey P. Ciuk and Julie M. Lyons-Sweeney of Adams to Michael W. Estes, $37,500 on 08/09/2024. 168...
Farmer’s Almanac Calling for Lots of Snow and Rain for Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts This Winter
Last winter was definitely abnormal. With the exception of a few really nasty storms (one in mid-December and one in mid-January), the winter was fairly mild. With the exception of a handful of rain and snowstorms, last winter was calm. Even the temperatures remained mild. According to records kept by...
2024 UMass position group preview - Tight Ends
Our position group preview series returns once again ahead of the 2024 season as the UMass Minutemen enter their third season of Don Brown Era 2.0. UMass is looking to build on an improved 3-9 record from 2023 and challenge for an FBS-era record for wins as the play their final FBS Independent season. Ten position groups for the Minutemen, five on offense, four on defense and their special teams, will be covered ahead of the season that kicks off August 31st at McGuirk Alumni Stadium against Eastern Michigan.
These Massachusetts beaches are closed as of Aug. 22
Before hitting the beach this weekend, check out this list of closed waterfronts. Summer may be winding down, but there is still time to hit the beach. Just make sure you visit an open one. These 86 beaches across Massachusetts are closed as of Aug. 22 due to bacteria concerns.
Watch the presidential debate with NEPM News
Watch the presidential debate along with NEPM News. The first debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. Grab your friends and take it all in with NEPM News at White Lion Brewing in Amherst. Come early for a bite...
Mass. Lottery’s fourth round of Martha’s Vineyard trip winners revealed
Six more people won all-inclusive Martha’s Vineyard trips for next summer from “Jaws” lottery tickets, the Massachusetts State Lottery announced Wednesday. The “Jaws” scratch ticket game, which costs $10 per ticket to play, was released on March 26. It has bth regular instant prizes and prizes that can be won from Second Chance drawings. There are two $1 million prizes remaining to be claimed as of Aug. 22.
Former addict opens day treatment center in Western Mass. to help those battling substance abuse
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - Empower Health Group owner Matthew O'Malley says helping people with substance use disorder is a calling for him. South Boston native Matthew O'Malley is the owner and CEO of Empower Health Group in Northampton. It's a day treatment center for people battling substance abuse. O'Malley struggled with...
Palmer sues PFAS makers, says landfill is contaminated
PALMER — Two closed landfills here are leaching so-called forever chemicals into groundwater, and now the town has joined a suit against PFAS manufacturers, alleging product liability and negligence, and seeking costs to cover testing and remediation. PFAS, short for “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances,” are a group of thousands...
Rep. Paul Frost rises to challenge from rival in state primary
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported Rep. Paul Frost's hometown. In his bid for a 29th and 30th year representing a portion of Worcester County, Paul Frost, R-Auburn, is out there doing his job as a candidate — meeting people, attending community events, raising funds, sending out mailers, knocking on...
Help wanted: Manufacturers network while encouraging students to train on machine tools
WESTFIELD — Precision machine shops in the Pioneer Valley have the equipment and — particularly thanks to the aerospace industry — customers willing to place orders. But they don’t have enough trained employees, especially with older workers entering retirement. If you purchase a product or register...
Gun rights activists target new Massachusetts law with lawsuit and repeal effort
BOSTON (AP) — No sooner had Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a sweeping new firearms bill into law last month than gun rights activists filed a lawsuit challenging it, calling the measure an “historic attack on our civil rights.”. Activists are also hoping to place a question on...
Man pleads guilty to stealing guns from Waterville business
BANGOR - A man who stole guns from a Waterville pawn shop has pleaded guilty. Ryan Ansart,22, of West Springfield, Massachusetts was charged with conspiring to steal firearms from a federally licensed firearms dealer, as well as actually stealing firearms. According to court records, Ansart and a co-conspirator broke into...
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