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26-Year-Old Drowns In Troy Lake While Out With Family
Police in Rensselaer County were called to Poestenkill Gorge Park on Linden Avenue in Troy just after 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1. A Troy man had gone into the water and not resurfaced. Bystanders pulled him out, but it was too late. Responders performed CPR and rushed him to...
Champney’s executive chef is always up for a mac-and-cheese challenge (Food review)
DEERFIELD — For those of us fortunate enough to have been born without a gluten and/or dairy intolerance, the sight of a blue box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese (or a purple box of Annie’s if you’ve got an extra dollar to burn) is guaranteed to stir up stomach-rumbling memories of childhood or lean college years.
This Three County Fair contestant loves his Frosted Flakes. You’ll see why
NORTHAMPTON — In a corner of the Three County Fair, far from the Ferris wheel and the smell of fried dough, two dozen young people gathered Monday morning for a dairy competition. They’d been getting ready for a long time. If you purchase a product or register for...
Live Wire: Big E offers plenty of big musical acts
There has been a bit of crispness in the evening air lately and that means many folks will have one main thing on their minds: The Big E is right around the corner. The Eastern States Exposition, which runs from Sept. 13-29 this year, is a smorgasbord of New England’s most popular interests, from agriculture to livestock to food to entertainment. It’s this last category that interests us here in this column, and the music section of the festival’s lineup isn’t limited to New England bands – there are plenty of national headliners taking the stage as well.
Springfield’s Brightwood School to become affordable housing for residents over 55
SPRINGFIELD — For decades the Brightwood School was a safe haven for thousands of children. Now it will be turned into affordable homes for their grandparents. A Massachusetts development firm is partnering with Capstone Communities, the city and the New North Citizens’ Council to redevelop the former school on Plainfield Street into an affordable housing complex for people 55 and over.
Grant applications for community preservation initiatives now open in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — The Community Preservation Act Committee is now accepting eligibility applications for historic preservation, recreation, open space and community housing initiatives in the city. The Holyoke Community Preservation Act Committee recently announced the opening of its 2025 grant cycle. Applications must be received from Aug. 15 to Sept....
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