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Aurora borealis delights New Englanders
The Northern Lights from Sunday may still be visible Tuesday night. Here's what was captured by those who experienced the aurora borealis. Sunday night’s peaking Perseid meteor shower was followed by a colorful surprise for New Englanders. Northern Lights lit up the sky from New England, reaching down as...
'Get it back to normal': Some workers at Trader Joe's first unionized store ask to decertify union
About two years after workers at Trader Joe's in Hadley, Massachusetts, became the first of the grocery chain's stores to unionize, some employees there are now looking to decertify the union representing them. Those employees filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board with the help of an anti-union...
Arrest Made In Connection With Deadly Stabbing
There's an arrest in connection with a deadly stabbing in Springfield over the weekend. Officers responded to the area of State and Terrence streets around 3;10 a.m. Sunday where they found a man in the road. He died at Baystate Medical Center. Earlier this week, the suspect identified as 30-year-old...
Suspected cocaine found in West Springfield community pool
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Suspected cocaine has been found at Memorial Pool in West Springfield. West Springfield Police told us that it all started when a lifeguard at Memorial Pool found something suspicious late Wednesday afternoon. They added that it was a small clear sealed bag filled with white powder that appeared to be cocaine, which was found in the pool’s filtration system.
Single family residence sells in Feeding Hills for $765,000
A 2,965-square-foot house built in 2006 has changed hands. The spacious property located at 43 Westview Lane in Feeding Hills was sold on July 24, 2024. The $765,000 purchase price works out to $258 per square foot. The layout of this two-story home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The home's outer design showcases a a gable roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. In addition, the home is equipped with an attached garage. The lot of the property is substantial, measuring 0.6-acre.
Free haircuts, rock wall help send Springfield’s youth ‘Back to School Brighter’
SPRINGFIELD — “Look good, feel good” is the motto community leaders want kids to embrace as the first day of school rapidly approaches. At this year’s Back to School Brighter Event, which has been around since 2015, kids shot basketballs, climbed a rock wall, received backpacks, and got their hair cut and braided at the free community-building event Wednesday.
Western New England University names local students to president’s list
Western New England University (WNE), in Springfield, Massachusetts, recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of two area students named to the president’s list for the Spring 2024 semester. They are, Kasen Sirois, of Sidney, who is working toward a BA in communication/media & journalism, and Andrew Mayo, also of Sidney,...
Down And Dirty: Previewing The Springfield 100
It’s a busy weekend for drivers in the ARCA Menards Series, they’ll go from the high speeds of Michigan International Speedway to the flat dirt of the historic Springfield Mile at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the Springfield 100. The mile dirt track is one of the most...
Friends remember West Springfield man killed in weekend crash
PALMER, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Family and friends are suffering a heartbreaking loss after a West Springfield man was killed by a drunk driver over the weekend on his way home from work at the Palmer Motorsports Park. “We’re really like a family here. That’s one thing about motorsports, people stick...
Chicopee memorial park damaged by carpenter ants
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - First, it was graffiti. Now, carpenter ants are damaging the newly opened Post-9/11 and Service Dog Memorial Park in Chicopee. The ants were found eating away part of a structure at the park, which opened in June. Video submitted by a Western Mass News viewer to...
Efrain Cosme ID'd as man killed in weekend stabbing in Springfield
The name of a man killed in connection with a stabbing on Sunday in Springfield was released on Wednesday, while a suspect was held without bail, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s office announced. Springfield police officers were notified of a stabbing in the area of State and Terrence streets...
Springfield Museums offering adult classes
(MASS APPEAL) – What’s great about the Springfield Museums is there is something for everyone. There is fun for the kids and the family, but also classes for adults. Clarissa Leverich, the Museum School & Lecture Coordinator, is here to share more. For more information, visit springfieldmuseums.org. Sponsored...
Southwick shop brings New York-style bagels to College Highway
SOUTHWICK - When asked how many customers Fancy Bagels serves a day, owner Pam DeGrandi said she was sure it was 250. She double checked the number with her daughter and co-worker Amy. It was actually closer to 300. “We are very fortunate and very happy that the community has...
Westfield Chamber plans outdoor dinner for 200 following move to Elm Street
WESTFIELD — Amanda Waterfield, executive director of the Greater Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce, appeared before the city’s License Commission on Aug. 12 for a permit to serve all alcohol at an outdoor community event the Chamber is planning for Sept. 17. Waterfield said four restaurants — Shortstop...
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