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3/22/2026 11:02:10 PM

Crowds Paint Holyoke Green for 2026 St. Patrick's Spectacle

Holyoke Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a Burst of Green and Community SpiritThousands of spectators lined the streets of Holyoke, Massachusetts, this weekend for the return of the city's famed St. ...

3/22/2026 7:19:26 PM

Will California Start Checking Your ID at the Polls?

The Voter ID Debate: Balancing Access and Integrity in ElectionsThe ongoing national discussion about voter identification laws continues to intensify as states adopt differing approaches. Proponents ...

2/21/2026 10:03:29 PM

Donnell Wright Joins Crowded Race for Open Hampden District Seat

Donnell Wright Launches Bid for 11th Hampden District Seat A new contender has officially entered the political arena in Springfield, Massachusetts. Donnell Wright has filed the necessary paper...

2/8/2026 4:19:55 PM

A Future Queen Rises for Agawam's Beloved Parade

Agawam Parade Committee Selects Young Ambassador for 2026 CelebrationIn a forward-looking move, the organizing committee for Agawam's annual St. Patrick's Parade has announced its ambassador for the 2...

2/6/2026 12:07:26 AM

UMass workers rally for fair pay as contract talks stall

UMass Amherst Union Continues Push for Contract with Campus DemonstrationsAMHERST, Mass. — The union representing over 1,000 clerical, technical, and professional staff at the University of Massachuse...

2/6/2026 12:06:39 AM

Local Team Delivers Half a Ton of Food to Community Pantry

Northampton Court Staff’s Donation Makes a Major Impact on Local HungerA significant delivery arrived at a Hampshire County food distribution center this week, thanks to the collective effort of local...

2/1/2026 8:01:57 AM

Watch Out for This Convincing Rolex Scam on Local Listings

Berkshire County Sheriff Issues Warning Over Luxury Watch ScamThe Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to a sophisticated online scam targeting buyers of high-end watches. Investig...

1/25/2026 4:15:07 PM

Man sets police car ablaze during wild street arrest

Suspect Accused of Igniting Fire During Arrest in West SpringfieldWEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A routine arrest attempt escalated dramatically this week when a suspect allegedly started a fire inside a r...

3/22/2026 11:01:55 PM

Crews Extinguish Raging Blaze on Federal Street

Belchertown Firefighters Contain 3-Acre Brush Fire on Federal Street Firefighters from multiple Hampshire County towns worked for hours on Monday to extinguish a significant brush fire that spr...

2/21/2026 10:03:46 PM

Springfield’s Premier Outdoor Expo: Adventure Awaits All Ages

Springfield Sportsmen Show Reopens Its Doors for Outdoor EnthusiastsThe annual gathering for hunting, fishing, and outdoor aficionados has made its anticipated return to the region. The event, a stapl...

2/21/2026 10:03:15 PM

Search Ends as Crews Recover Missing Man from Frozen Cape Cod Pond

Body of Missing Man Recovered from Cape Cod Pond After Six-Day SearchA somber conclusion has been reached in the extensive search for a man who fell through the ice on a Cape Cod pond last week. Autho...

2/8/2026 4:19:08 PM

Repeat Offender Arrested for Sneaking Back Into the Country

Convicted Rapist Ordered Removed from U.S. After Illegal Reentry A federal judge has ruled that a man previously convicted of rape must be deported from the United States after he was found to have...

2/6/2026 12:07:03 AM

From Track Star to Olympic Hopeful: Kelly Curtis Eyes 2026

Springfield Native Kelly Curtis Chosen for 2026 Olympic Winter Games BidKelly Curtis, a former track and field star from a Springfield-area high school, has officially been named to the national team ...

2/1/2026 8:02:21 AM

Legal Challenge Aims to Block Landmark Tax Relief Vote

Lawsuit Challenges Major Tax Cut Proposal Heading to Massachusetts VotersA high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in Massachusetts, threatening to remove a significant tax cut question from the Novembe...

2/1/2026 8:01:31 AM

Community Heroes Unite to Bring Hope to Western Mass Streets

First Responders and Youth Join Forces in Western Massachusetts Homelessness InitiativeIn an innovative community effort, emergency personnel and local young people are working side-by-side to support...

1/25/2026 4:14:48 PM

Dramatic Fire Engulfs Downtown Apartment Building

Springfield Firefighters Battle Intense Blaze at St. James Avenue Apartment Complex A significant fire erupted at a multi-unit apartment building on St. James Avenue in Springfield on Thursday,...

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5/15/2026 7:21:46 PM

Quotable: Something Your Boss Might Not Like To Hear

Bill Introduced to Shake Up Hawaii's Ethics EnforcementA newly proposed measure on Oahu is taking direct aim at how potential ethics violations by elected officials should be handled. The revised ordi...

5/15/2026 7:21:09 PM

Amid Budget Uncertainty, Agriculture Bills Defy Skeptics With Unexpected Wins

Surprising Resilience: Agricultural Funding Defies Grim Predictions in Key BillsAgainst a backdrop of widespread fiscal anxiety and calls for severe budget slashing, the latest cycle of legislation co...