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The Apple Place prepares for fall season under new ownership
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A beloved family-owned orchard in East Longmeadow now operating under new ownership. We stopped by ahead of a pretty busy time of the year, to see how things are coming along. The Apple Place in East Longmeadow has been doing just fine after new owners...
PETER MOST: Town of Lee is not in a position to be burning bridges
One of Aesop’s Fable concerns a crafty crow who happens upon a pitcher with a bit of water at the bottom. Unable to reach the water, the crow drops small pebbles into the pitcher, raising the water level until she can drink. When faced with difficulty, Aesop’s crow demonstrates creativity. The Town of Lee is currently facing what appears to be a similarly intractable problem in the remediation of the Housatonic River. Lee should consider how it can employ such genius to see that the Rest of River Cleanup Plan is implemented favorably for the town’s, and other South County towns’, benefit. Regrettably, Lee has chosen a far less judicious path.
Worcester Public Schools to start new cellphone policy this upcoming school year
WORCESTER, Mass. — Summer vacation is coming to a close for students in the Worcester Public Schools, and the district is ringing in the new school year with a new cellphone policy. Starting this year, cellphones must be turned off or silenced, and out of sight in the classroom....
Channing Tatum And Daughter Visit Salem For Private Walking Tour
SALEM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Beth Crowley has given or arranged tours around Salem for roughly 80,000 people since she founded Witch City Walking Tours ten years ago. "But someone like Channing Tatum, this is our first," Crowley told WBZ NewsRadio Friday. Crowley was contacted weeks ago to give...
South Deerfield crews respond to structure on Eastern Avenue
SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Emergency crews in South Deerfield responded to a fire on Friday night. According to the South Deerfield Fire Department, at around 11 p.m. firefighters were deployed to the scene of Eastern Avenue for reports of a structure fire. When first responders arrived they found smoke...
Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrests level 3 offender wanted for questioning
The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section Metro Team has arrested 53-year-old Edmund LaChance for failing to register with the Sex Offender Registry Board. According to the Massachusetts State Police, LaChance was separately wanted for questioning in a disturbing incident on Tuesday evening when a suspicious man driving in...
Two More MA National Drug Stores Have Closed their Doors, Permanently!
A new court filing this week announces the number of Rite Aid locations have dwindled as 77 stores have become casualties while the drug chain continues downsizing amid a bankruptcy that was recently filed by the national pharmacy chain. Hundreds of Rite Aid locations have closed since an initial announcement...
Massive Massachusetts Meat Recall Due To Dangerous Metal
It's just one of those things that I'm terrified of. For some, it's sharks. For others, it's spiders that scare them. To each his own, I say. For whatever reason, I've always been scared of biting into something and finding some foreign object that shouldn't be there. It could be...
Massachusetts Man Missing in South Carolina During Family Vacation
Recently, 60 year old Massachusetts man Stanley Kotowski goes missing during a vacation in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Currently, they ask local home and business owners to periodically check security camera footage to see if they can find him. Moreover, they stress the importance of checking places like pools, sheds, and any other quiet, secluded areas where the man could be missing.
Home To U.S.’s Largest Debt Increase Is Iconic Massachusetts City
Some shocking news concerning certain Massachusetts residents according to the personal finance pros at WalletHub. Debt is a major global concern for many people nowadays obviously. But this latest report from WalletHub was still something of a shocker to me. WalletHub just released its report on the Cities Where People...
Rutgers Women’s Soccer Aims for Victory Against UMass
Rutgers women's soccer, entering its match against UMass at Rudd Field on August 25, holds a record of 1-0-1 after a 1-1 draw with Wake Forest. Redshirt-freshman forward Reilly McGlinn scored her first collegiate goal during that match. The Scarlet Knights, who had a strong previous season with a record of 9 wins, are aiming to maintain momentum, bolstered by several returning players and 12 newcomers this year. UMass, currently 0-2, seeks to turn around its season after recent losses to Syracuse and Army. This match marks the 15th meeting between Rutgers and UMass, with Rutgers winning their last encounter.
2024 UMass Minutemen Football Preseason Preview: Defense
Throughout UMass’ FBS tenure, weak defenses have crippled the Minutemen. Since moving to the FBS, the Minutemen have yet to produce a defense that has allowed less than 30 points per game. Last season was no different. The Minutemen allowed a staggering 37 points per game. The run defense was the most glaring weakness, allowing over 221 yards per game. Lowlights for the run defense include two 300-yard games on the ground against Toledo and Liberty. Thankfully, help is on the way. Several transfers add to a defense with five returning starters to give Don Brown his best unit yet.
See all homes sold in Hampshire County, Aug. 18 to Aug. 24
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampshire County reported from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24. There were 31 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,344-square-foot home on Prospect Street in Hatfield that sold for $540,000. Amherst.
Police warn of parking lot money scam in Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Holyoke Police Department has been made aware of a money scam at city owned parking lots. Several signs were located at the Suffolk Street and Dwight Street parking garage locations and police are asking that you do not send any money as there is no affiliation with the city of Holyoke.
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