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Missing 14-year-old Rhode Island teen may be headed to Massachusetts
Police are looking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen. According to police, 14-year-old Colton Picard of Coventry, RI, was last seen Tuesday around 6:00 a.m. at his home in Coventry wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants. He made a comment to a family member that...
State Police respond to bird injury on I-91
HATFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Massachusetts State Police have experienced an increase in animal rescue calls recently, as one of the various types of requests for assistance they receive. Most recently, a Trooper was called to I-91 near exit 27 in Hatfield for a bird rescue which was found by a driver who had pulled over when his truck broke down.
Pea-sized hail predicted with thunderstorms to hit Berkshire County Wednesday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 5:03 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Berkshire County. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 5:02 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
Berkshire Harm Reduction places first vending machine containing harm reduction supplies for clients to use after hours
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - Berkshire Harm Reduction has put out the first vending machine in Massachusetts for clients containing harm reduction supplies free for people to access after-hours. What You Need To Know. Berkshire Harm Reduction has put a vending machine for use after hours. The vending machine will contain...
Grandmothers’ Garden in Westfield, planted in 1934, marks 90th anniversary
When Allen Steiger, 66, walks in the garden he calls an oasis in the center of Westfield, the stroll stirs memories of his great, great grandmother. Her name was Marie, but people in town called her Grandmother Steiger. The garden was built in her honor nearly a century ago. It’s called Grandmothers’ Garden.
2 Watertown Students Graduate from College, 6 Earn Honors
Students from Watertown graduated from Western New England and Roger Williams in the spring of 2024, and local students earned honors at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University of Delaware. Graduates. Western New England University. Lauren A. Rae graduated from Western New England University with a...
Thousands of Christians will descend on the Boston Common on Aug. 25
The “March for Jesus” is expected to be the largest gathering of Christians on the Boston Common since 1950. The nonprofit religious group Revive Boston is holding a “March for Jesus” on Sunday, Aug. 25, followed by a gathering on the Boston Common. Revive Boston expects...
Crews respond to illegal burn on Fox Hill Rd. in Bernardston
BERNARDSTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Bernardston Fire Department responded to a fire on Fox Hill Road Wednesday morning. When crews arrived, they found thick black smoke in the area. The Bernardston Police Department determined the source to be an illegal burn on property. Bernardston Fire Department reminding residents that burning...
Dangerous New Scam Could Be Threatening Massachusetts Soon
Whether it's email, texts, phone calls, or any other method, scamming attempts are something that occurs regularly. Sometimes you hear about a brand new scam that's going around other times you hear about a scam that's been around for a while that rears its ugly head every so often. A...
New Dramatically Quicker Method For Brain Cancer Diagnosis Helps Save Massachusetts Man– His Remarkable Recovery
A 31-year-old Massachusetts man living with a cancerous brain tumor is taking back control of his life after once losing the ability to walk and do other everyday tasks. Rohan Venkatesh found hope in a new and innovative approach to brain cancer treatment that drastically cuts down the time it takes to get a diagnosis from ten days to just two.
Shelburne Falls community fridge reopening this month
SHELBURNE FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Shelburne Falls Common Good community fridge has undergone restructuring and found a new home next to the Buckland Town Hall. A grand opening event is planned for August 13th at 4 p.m. to celebrate the volunteer team’s efforts. The project was initiated by Hart Farm owner Anna Meyer through Common Good, a social change nonprofit in Ashfield.
Hampden County 4-H and Youth Fair
An aura of grace, kindness, professionalism and good showmanship permeated the whole of the 71st Hampden County 4-H and Youth Fair on July 27 in the Eastern States Exposition Mallary Complex in West Springfield, MA. “They’re slick, they’re shiny, but showmanship is more than just a pretty pair of steers,”...
The Royal Law Firm Welcomes Attorney Jason Ortiz
SPRINGFIELD — Attorney Jason Ortiz recently joined the Royal Law Firm team. He is a business litigation attorney with several years of trial experience, having tried many cases to verdict. Ortiz specializes in commercial litigation, including matters involving construction disputes, eviction matters, insurance defense, and employment matters, as well...
1 hospitalized after crashing into tree in Orange
ORANGE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One person was taken to the hospital after a car crash in Orange. Around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday night crews arrived on West Myrtle Street and saw a car that had crashed into a tree. The driver was able to escape the car on their own and...
Crews respond to chemical fire at FedEx shipping center in Windsor Locks
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) — Multiple agencies responded to a chemical fire at a FedEx shipping center Wednesday morning, Windsor Locks fire officials said. Officials said they began dealing with 5,000 pounds of two different chemical agents that spilled in a 40-foot tractor-trailer loading dock at around 7:15 a.m., making it a “major” hazmat situation […]
The Mass. state primary election is set for Sept. 3. Who's running in Greater Fall River?
Election season is fast approaching, with the statewide primary elections slated for Tuesday, Sept. 3. Voters in the Democratic and Republican parties are set to narrow down the competition in each party before the Nov. 5 general election. ...
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