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A Former Couple Is Fighting Over Who Gets to Keep a $70K Engagement Ring From Tiffany's—And the Battle Is Now Headed to Their State's Highest Court
Breaking off an engagement is never easy. Beyond facing the turbulent emotions that typically come with calling it quits, there are also a number of logistical questions to figure out, such as living arrangements, wedding payments, and, for one Massachusetts-based couple, who gets to keep the $70,000 engagement ring. Key...
New Nanoparticle Cancer Treatment Successfully Shrinks and Eliminates Pancreatic Tumors
Innovative research has led to a new treatment for pancreatic cancer that utilizes nanoparticles to stimulate immune responses and improve drug delivery. This strategy has produced significant results, with eight out of nine mice showing tumor improvements and two seeing their tumors completely eradicated. This approach holds promise for broader applications in oncology.
Man Killed by Police on the Piscataqua River Bridge
A murder suspect was shot and killed by police early Thursday morning on the Piscataqua River bridge at the state line between Portsmouth and Kittery. It’s believed he killed a woman in the Cheshire County town of Troy overnight. The body of an eight-year-old child who had been shot...
Single-family home sells for $1 million in Easthampton
The spacious property located at 45 Clapp Street in Easthampton was sold on Aug. 5, 2024. The $1,000,000 purchase price works out to $350 per square foot. The house, built in 2002, has an interior space of 2,859 square feet. The layout of this two-story home consists of three bedrooms and four baths. The home's external structure has a gable roof design, covered with asphalt roofing. Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. The property is equipped with radiant heating and a cooling system. The property occupies a sizable 1.4-acre lot.
Leeds man charged in connection to vandalism of Ludlow church
LUDLOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Last week, Ludlow Police responded to the Cathedral of Life Church on Central Street for reports of vandalism. The preliminary investigation identified 63-year-old Robert Day as the suspect in the incident. The investigation determined that Day damaged the outside door of the building, and that nothing...
Ludlow mobile home residents decry 150% rent hike
Residents of the West Street Village mobile home park in Ludlow held a rally in front of the Housing Court in Springfield this week. Residents of the community said the park's owner got permission from the rent control board in Ludlow to raise their lot fees by 150%. They're hoping to have that decision reversed in court.
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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