Wilbraham
FOOD & DRINK
Beer Nut: Fieldcrest Brewing features old English ales and cask beer
Adam Field of Wilbraham’s Fieldcrest Brewing Company initially started homebrewing for a rather unusual reason: to help a friend who had a medical condition. “I had been drinking craft beer since the mid ′90s and started home brewing in 2012 after my friend was diagnosed with celiac disease. For those who don’t know, this is an intolerance to gluten and meant he couldn’t drink beer,” he said. “There were a few gluten-free beers available at the time, but they were expensive and not that good.”
Salsa Sal Pa Fuera kicks off seventh year at Riverfront Park in Springfield
It was hot at Riverfront Park on this afternoon — and only part of it was the 90-degree temperature. Salsa Sal Pa Fuera rolled over the city of Springfield on Sunday with the infectious — and very loud — beat of the Caribbean on the opening day of a summer-long celebration of Puerto Rico and Cuban music.
Getting Answers: Groff Park without running water
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Groff Park is without working water in the bathroom and spray pad for two separate reasons. Jasmine Errico headed to Groff Park in Amherst on Monday to beat the heat at the spray pad with little ones in town only to find the water oasis to be out of service.
Live Wire: Plenty of outdoor shows for second half of summer
It was pointed out the other day that we are already on the downside of summer. With the recent temperatures, that’s hard to believe, but the summer equinox was June 20 – the earliest it’s been in 228 years – so we are indeed already three weeks past summer’s midpoint.
Holyoke pool reopens after water main break
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - One public pool in Holyoke has finally reopened for the season following a water main break last month. “Feels wonderful, it’s nice to see our old friends again,” said City of Holyoke Aquatics Director Maura Shea. Pouliot Pool in Holyoke is now open for...
Family brings unique sweet treats shop to Monson
MONSON — Since moving to Monson five years ago, husband and wife Elias and April Acuna dreamed of starting a business in town. Now with their brand-new shop, CZP’s Frozen Treats, they hope to create something to deepen their roots in the community. At CZP’s, the couple does...
The Big E Sip & Slide FUNdraiser is back with more sliding and dining
Instead of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, try West Springfield’s wine, dine and slides at the annual Sip & Slide FUNdraiser hosted by The Big E. The event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 and is limited to people 21 or older. Attendees will receive bags, wine and craft beer, live music from Party of 2, Big E merchandise and more, according to The Big E.
Continued hot, humid weather impacting summer camps
LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The extreme heat can have an impact on summer camps this week. “I stay in the shade and drink a lot of water,” said Maya Rappaport of Longmeadow. Finding ways to escape the heat is on the minds of most people in western Massachusetts, including...
Travelers speak on traffic conditions after holiday weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - With the holiday week coming to a close, travelers continue to make their way home, and we spoke with some of them. It was projected to be a record-breaking travel season, but people we spoke with say they didn’t come across too much traffic in western Mass. They still emphasized the importance of getting to and from your destination safely.
'Shark Week’ celebrated with Megalodon shark teeth for sale
ENFIELD, Conn. — For this year's "Shark Week," the Enfield Scuba Shop is putting a spotlight on their vast collection of Megalodon shark teeth – keepsakes that they gather on dives and sell inside their store. “Happy Shark Week, this is like a national holiday for us,” said...
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