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The Big E: The smiles and snouts of the fair (photos)
Across the fairgrounds in West Springfield, fairgoers have the chance to interact with farm and zoo animals, including horses, goats and camels. The Big E lasts from Sept. 13-29 and is considered one of the largest fairs in the U.S. and Canada, according to Carnival Warehouse. Photos taken with the...
The Big E 2024: Is Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Corn worth the hype?
Every September, hundreds of thousands of fair-goers flock to West Springfield to ring in the fall season with innovative food options, carnival rides, live entertainment and more, at New England’s biggest fair — The Big E. This year, MassLive made rounds sampling anything from Glazed Donut Coffee Floats,...
Episcopal Bishop Douglas Fisher announces retirement plan
SPRINGFIELD ― Bishop Douglas J. Fisher of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts announced his plans to retire and has called for the election of the next bishop. Based in Springfield, the Western Massachusetts Diocese covers Worcester County and spreads west to the New York state border. ...
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