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Stop & Shop Under the Microscope: Harsh Reviews from Connecticut
In July, we reported that Stop & Shop had announced the upcoming closure of several grocery stores in Connecticut. The company's press release stated:. "Quincy, Mass. (July 12, 2024) — Stop & Shop today outlined the next steps in its growth strategy. As part of its commitment to investing in pricing and customer experience, the company will close 32 underperforming stores by the end of the year. Despite these closures, Stop & Shop will maintain a strong presence across its five-state footprint with more than 350 stores. Associates at the affected locations will be offered opportunities at other company locations."
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...
UMass Seeking Felony Riot Charges Against Palestinian Activists
The following article, “UMass Seeking Felony Riot Charges Against Palestine Activists ” was originally published by The Shoestring on August 8, 2024. and is reposted here, with permission, via the Masswire News Service of the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. Please contact The Shoestring directly for inquiries regarding further republication.
Mass AGO Awards Grant to Western New England University School of Law's Center for Social Justice
Western New England University School of Law’s Center for Social Justice has been awarded a $163,000 grant by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office to assist consumers defending credit card collection lawsuits. The Center for Social Justice is the only organization in western Massachusetts to receive one of five...
RJ is All About Saving Money and Living a Healthy Life [TUESDAY’S CHILD]
Rashawn, who likes to be called RJ, loves health and fitness, especially showing others how many push-ups he can do. RJ is a very kind and sweet boy who enjoys all sports including basketball and football. He loves computers, Legos, and his Sonic toys. RJ's favorite Christmas gift last year was a piggy bank so he could save money.
AI Controlled Traffic Lights Installed in Massachusetts
Massachusetts residents have some pretty wild reputations, whether it be our rabid sports fans or that sweet accent (which really only a very small percentage of us actually have) nothing quite defines us like our drivers. While New York might have the reputation of having the worst drivers in the...
New England animal shelters hope to give dogs their forever homes
BOSTON — Across the United States, countless dogs find themselves in shelters waiting for a second chance at life.The MSPCA holds several summer adoption events at its shelters across Massachusetts. Adoption fees for certain animals are waived as the shelters look to place them with loving homes. The Hotel...
MA No Preference movement looks to make Gaza an issue at Democratic National Convention
In Massachusetts more than 60,000 Democratic presidential primary voters filled in the circle for the "no preference" option, in many cases eschewing the Biden/Harris ticket to convey their distaste for the U.S. policy in the Middle East and its support of Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza. Just one state delegate to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week is listed as uncommitted on the Massachusetts Democratic Party list of delegates. But a spokesman...
Inmates say they're facing retaliation after speaking out about lack of prison programs
GARDNER - Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.Back in March, a WBZ-TV I-Team report revealed that, in some cases, training and education programs listed in the Department of Correction (DOC) brochure weren't available to everyone or never existed. Advocates for prisoners say inmates are leaving prison unprepared with no skills.Inmates file lawsuitInmates at the North Central Correctional Institution, a medium/minimum security prison in Gardner, filed a lawsuit about the lack of programs there.Weeks after the I-Team report aired, the DOC...
Women’s Soccer’s Peric And Recinos Named To Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference Team
WASHINGTON, D.C. – University of Massachusetts women's soccer graduate student Hannah Peric and senior Bella Recinos earned a spot on the Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference Team, with Peric being one of four defenders and Recinos being one of three midfielders, as announced by the league on Wednesday morning. Additionally, the program was picked to finish fourth in the A-10 Women's Soccer Preseason Poll.
Massachusetts Athletics Announces Football Gameday Enhancements
AMHERST, Mass. – The Massachusetts athletics department will unveil several gameday experience upgrades at McGuirk Alumni Stadium for the 2024 home football season, which gets underway at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31 against Eastern Michigan. Exclusive early parking lot access for season ticket holders who chose to upgrade...
Massachusetts Baseball Adds Gelzinis To Staff
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts baseball and head coach Matt Reynolds announced the addition of Tim Gelzinis to the staff as a volunteer assistant coach. Gelzinis comes to Amherst after two seasons as an assistant coach at Rogers Williams. "Tim is an energetic young coach that we are...
Douglas Hawley Died 2 Weeks Ago In Berkshire County; His Friends Want To Keep His Spirit Alive
If there is a silver lining that could have come on Tuesday morning, July 30, in Berkshire County, it is that Douglas Hawley never heard the train that him. The 40-year-old father of a teenage son and young daughter and an adult stepson had always struggled with his hearing, and a witness who saw t…
Back to School Brighter event helps students get ready for new year
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - It was a big turnout on Wednesday in Springfield as children and their families gear up for the upcoming school year. The day was filled with everything from music and games to free haircuts and school supplies. Families gathered at Third Baptist Church in Springfield for the ninth annual Back to School Brighter Event, where grade-school students could receive free supplies ahead of the new year.
Homicide victim identified in Springfield stabbing
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Officials have identified the victim of a deadly stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning. According to the Hampden County DA’s Office, at approximately 3:10 a.m. on August 11, Springfield Police received reports of a stabbing at the intersection of State and Terrence Streets. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering […]
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