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K and E Theater Group Announces Auditions for “Spring Awakening”
K and E Theater Group is casting is our Spring 2025 production. Based on Frank Wedekind’s groundbreaking and controversial play (once banned in Germany), Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s brilliant rock score and searingly emotional book take the story of sexual awakening, youth revolt, and self-discovery into a new century.
Holyoke Community College Theater Announces Auditions for “Polaroid Stories”
Auditions for HCC Theater’s Fall Production of Polaroid Stories by Naomi Iizuka, directed by Rose Schwietz Malla will be held Wednesday September 11th 3-6pm and Thursday September 12th 2-5pm in the Leslie Phillips Theater. Auditions will consist of cold readings Auditioners do not need to prepare monologues Anyone is welcome to audition Callbacks if necessary will be Friday September 13th at 3:00pm Performance dates are November 20-23 Email mwhiton@hcc.edu for more info. You can fill out an audition form at this link https://forms.gle/DmwjAV2DC6NdaUFm7.
Smith College Theatre Department Announces Auditions for “Marie Antoinette”
Directed by Monica Lopez Orozco co-directed by Max Lerin. Please note that we are casting for the ESSENCE of each character and so strongly encourage folks from every background and ability to audition. Our Marie is a woman who a modern audience can relate to and may not accurately or visually align with Marie Antoinette as you know her.
Springfield man killed in motorcycle crash with other car near I-391
A Springfield man is dead after his motorcycle was involved in a crash near the Interstate 391 interchange in Chicopee on Thursday, according to a Chicopee police official. Following the crash at around 8:33 a.m., first responders arrived to find the motorcyclist, 31, seriously hurt, Chicopee Police Public Information Officer Travis Odiorne told MassLive.
3 affordable homes heading to lottery drawing in Holyoke
HOLYOKE — OneHolyoke CDC will hold a lottery drawing for three Holyoke homes for sale during its annual Community Walk and Roll event on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. The drawing will take place at the finish line, 2 Middle St. Three prequalified potential buyers will be drawn at random...
Crews battle fire at East Longmeadow business
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews responded to reports of a machine fire at a manufacturing facility in East Longmeadow Wednesday night. The call came in shortly after 10 p.m. to the facility on Industrial Drive. The fire was contained to the single machine and was put out quickly. The...
WTSA NEWS FOR FRIDAY AUGUST 30th 2024
On Wednesday, health officials in Vermont issued a warning advising residents in specific towns to limit their outdoor activities during the evening hours to protect themselves from Eastern Equine Encephalitis OR TRIPLE E (EEE). This rare yet severe illness is transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Authorities recommend that individuals in high-risk areas, such as Alburgh, Burlington, Colchester, and Swanton, remain indoors as much as possible between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Towns classified as moderate risk include Milton, Vergennes, Sudbury, and Whiting, while those deemed low risk are Cornwall, Grand Isle, Highgate, and Fairfield. This advisory follows the announcement from New Hampshire officials on Tuesday regarding the death of a man who had contracted the virus.
Winchendon superintendent search begins with a public input session on Tuesday: What to know
Winchendon parents will be able to speak up about what they want to see in the next superintendent at the public input session on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The session will be held on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. in the Beals Memorial Library auditorium. The Massachusetts Association of School Committees field representative, Tracy Novick, will conduct it. ...
Affordable housing project pitched to Westminster as a "friendly 40B:" Where it will be
The Normandin Group LLC proposed building a 48-unit rental apartment complex at 5 Adams St., off of Main St. in Westminster. The proposal has been submitted to the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and MassHousing. The two state agencies will determine whether the housing project is eligible for the 40B Comprehensive Permit process. ...
Walls of sound: Keene Music Fest to return to downtown Keene this Labor Day weekend
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene Music Festival is back for its 23rd year, taking over downtown this Saturday, Aug. 31, with 10 hours of non-stop, free live music. With 65 performances spread across seven stages, the festival promises a sonic journey through a diverse range of genres, from rock and folk to punk, indie, Americana, country, jazz, experimental, jam bands, electronic, hip-hop, and more.
Fall River man arrested after 2,000+pills, 15 switches, 10 firearms, large quantity of drugs seized
BOSTON – A Fall River man was arrested yesterday and charged with selling drugs and machineguns that he advertised on the Telegram app. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 26-year-old Benjamin Hunt was charged by criminal complaint with three counts of distribution of controlled substances and one count of transferring machineguns. Hunt was arrested yesterday morning on Quequechan Street, and following an initial appearance in federal court in Boston, was detained pending a hearing scheduled for Sept. 5, 2024.
“It’s been a while.” Longtime leader stepping down
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in Route 9 collision in Keene
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A serious collision occurred at the intersection of Route 9 and Sullivan Road in Keene early this morning, leaving a motorcyclist with severe injuries. The incident took place around 7:51 a.m. when Keene police and emergency services were dispatched to the scene, according to a...
Popular NJ supermarket will stop selling cigarettes
🚬 A popular grocery chain will stop selling tobacco products permanently. 🚬 The goal is to help customers and staff make better health choices. As of Aug. 31, Stop & Shop will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery chain announced it...
Defendant Sentenced in Trucker’s Girlfriend Murder Trial
After Jason Palmer was convicted in the murder of Jessica Goodrich, a Massachusetts woman whose body was found near a Georgia truck stop, he is sentenced for her death. (8/29/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
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