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More than 300 middle school girls from across central and western Massachusetts gathered at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Saturday for the 12th annual Geek Is Glam STEM Expo hosted by the Girl…
Girl Scouts host 12th annual Geek is Glam STEM expo
More than 300 middle school girls from across central and western Massachusetts gathered at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on Saturday for the 12th annual Geek Is Glam STEM Expo hosted by the Girl…
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The Springfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing.
Springfield police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
The Springfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a 14-year-old girl reported missing.
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A sold-out charity doubles disc golf tournament at the New England Disc Golf Center brought dozens of players to Southwick on Saturday, raising money for youth sports programs across western Massac…
Southwick disc golf fundraiser supports local youth sports
A sold-out charity doubles disc golf tournament at the New England Disc Golf Center brought dozens of players to Southwick on Saturday, raising money for youth sports programs across western Massac…
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State Rep. Bud Williams is joining forces with the Bay Area Neighborhood Council and Walgreens to provide a free vaccine clinic in Springfield.
Bay Area Neighborhood Council hosts free vaccine clinic
State Rep. Bud Williams is joining forces with the Bay Area Neighborhood Council and Walgreens to provide a free vaccine clinic in Springfield.
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A 40-year-old man wanted for trafficking minors and multiple sexual offenses was arrested Thursday morning in Nantucket, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Massachusetts fugitive arrested on child trafficking charges
A 40-year-old man wanted for trafficking minors and multiple sexual offenses was arrested Thursday morning in Nantucket, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
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A new Miss and Teen Miss Western Massachusetts will be crowned this weekend during a scholarship competition celebrating the talent, service and determination of young women from across the region.
Miss Western Massachusetts competition set for Saturday in Holyoke
A new Miss and Teen Miss Western Massachusetts will be crowned this weekend during a scholarship competition celebrating the talent, service and determination of young women from across the region.
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The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission launched three new public dashboards to increase transparency regarding law enforcement investigations and disciplinary acti…
Massachusetts POST Commission launches new police transparency dashboards
The Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Commission launched three new public dashboards to increase transparency regarding law enforcement investigations and disciplinary acti…
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Drivers are advised to use alternate routes during road work on Homestead Ave in Holyoke.
Traffic delays expected on Homestead Avenue in Holyoke
Drivers are advised to use alternate routes during road work on Homestead Ave in Holyoke.
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Thousands of leftover pastries and hundreds of pounds of food from The Big E were donated to local shelters and food pantries following this year’s 17-day fair.
The Big E donates thousands of pastries, hundreds of pounds of food to local shelters
Thousands of leftover pastries and hundreds of pounds of food from The Big E were donated to local shelters and food pantries following this year’s 17-day fair.
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Massachusetts voters will decide on a ballot measure that aims to ease lot size restrictions for residential construction across the state.
Massachusetts voters weigh lot size changes in ballot Question 7
Massachusetts voters will decide on a ballot measure that aims to ease lot size restrictions for residential construction across the state.
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Starbucks’ 2026 holiday menu features new Tiramisu Velvet drinks, a Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and returning seasonal classics.
Starbucks holiday menu drops Nov. 5 — Here’s what’s on it
Starbucks’ 2026 holiday menu features new Tiramisu Velvet drinks, a Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese, and returning seasonal classics.
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Springfield residents gathered outside City Hall on Monday for a rally and spoke inside City Council chambers to demand an end to the city’s use of Flock license plate cameras.
Springfield residents rally to ban Flock license cameras
Springfield residents gathered outside City Hall on Monday for a rally and spoke inside City Council chambers to demand an end to the city’s use of Flock license plate cameras.
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The Chicopee Police Department is offering two walk-in opportunities this month for residents who need to renew their License to Carry.
Chicopee offers walk-in firearms license renewals this month
The Chicopee Police Department is offering two walk-in opportunities this month for residents who need to renew their License to Carry.
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A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following a crash in Easthampton Sunday night.
Motorcyclist injured in crash with pickup truck in Easthampton
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following a crash in Easthampton Sunday night.
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A portion of Pease Avenue in West Springfield is scheduled to close temporarily this week as crews complete paving work.
Pease Avenue to close for paving in West Springfield
A portion of Pease Avenue in West Springfield is scheduled to close temporarily this week as crews complete paving work.
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The undefeated UMass Minutemen return home Saturday to face Eastern Michigan during the university’s Family Weekend and Band Day festivities.
Sellout crowd as UMass football hosts Eastern Michigan
The undefeated UMass Minutemen return home Saturday to face Eastern Michigan during the university’s Family Weekend and Band Day festivities.
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Basketball action returned to The Big E fairgrounds for Hooplandia Day, featuring an expanded roster of events on the final Saturday of the fair.
Basketball returns to The Big E for Hooplandia Day
Basketball action returned to The Big E fairgrounds for Hooplandia Day, featuring an expanded roster of events on the final Saturday of the fair.
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Independent gubernatorial candidate Andrea James hosted a campaign meet-and-greet in Holyoke to connect with western Massachusetts voters.
Independent candidate Andrea James hosts Holyoke rally
Independent gubernatorial candidate Andrea James hosted a campaign meet-and-greet in Holyoke to connect with western Massachusetts voters.
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A motorcyclist died following a crash involving a car in Wendell early Friday morning.
Motorcyclist dies following car crash in Wendell
A motorcyclist died following a crash involving a car in Wendell early Friday morning.
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Each Moment We’re Alive, a western Massachusetts nonprofit supporting cancer survivors, will host its first Rise Above Cancer Gala on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Springfield nonprofit to hold Rise Above Cancer Gala
Each Moment We’re Alive, a western Massachusetts nonprofit supporting cancer survivors, will host its first Rise Above Cancer Gala on Saturday, Oct. 24.
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BOSTON (AP) — The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defense motion that had argued there wasn’t enough evidence to prove sh…
Judge denies defense motion asking Lindsay Clancy be found not guilty due to a lack of evidence
BOSTON (AP) — The judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder case on Thursday refused to declare her not guilty, turning down a defense motion that had argued there wasn’t enough evidence to prove sh…
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22News is accepting nominations for its Remarkable Women contest through November 19th to honor female leaders in western Massachusetts.
Nominate a Remarkable Woman from western Massachusetts by Nov. 19
22News is accepting nominations for its Remarkable Women contest through November 19th to honor female leaders in western Massachusetts.
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Springfield Public Schools has begun reimaging thousands of staff and student laptops as the district moves into a phased recovery three weeks after a cyberattack disrupted its technology systems.
Springfield Public Schools begins reimaging thousands of laptops after cyberattack
Springfield Public Schools has begun reimaging thousands of staff and student laptops as the district moves into a phased recovery three weeks after a cyberattack disrupted its technology systems.
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A vehicle crashed into East St. Cleaners in Chicopee Tuesday night, resulting in injuries.
Vehicle crashes into dry cleaners in Chicopee, injuries reported
A vehicle crashed into East St. Cleaners in Chicopee Tuesday night, resulting in injuries.
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Massachusetts State Police were called to a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a sedan on the Mass. Turnpike in Westfield Tuesday afternoon.
Crash involving tractor-trailer, sedan reported on Mass. Pike in Westfield
Massachusetts State Police were called to a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a sedan on the Mass. Turnpike in Westfield Tuesday afternoon.
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Chestnut Street in Monson will be closed for several hours on Tuesday to complete roadway repairs.
Chestnut Street in Monson to close for roadway repairs
Chestnut Street in Monson will be closed for several hours on Tuesday to complete roadway repairs.
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A Franklin County couple has been sentenced following a drug investigation that uncovered animal cruelty and led to the rescue of two dogs from a Greenfield residence.
Greenfield couple sentenced over drugs and animal cruelty
A Franklin County couple has been sentenced following a drug investigation that uncovered animal cruelty and led to the rescue of two dogs from a Greenfield residence.
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Organizers of The Big E in West Springfield are hoping for a strong finish to the fair following rain and stormy weather over the weekend.
The Big E hopes for strong finish after rainy weekend
Organizers of The Big E in West Springfield are hoping for a strong finish to the fair following rain and stormy weather over the weekend.
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BOSTON (AP) — Residents of coastal communities in the Northeast slogged through floodwaters for a second day as a powerful nor’easter pummeled the shoreline Sunday, knocking out power to tens of th…
Powerful nor’easter floods Northeast again, causing problems from New Jersey to New England
BOSTON (AP) — Residents of coastal communities in the Northeast slogged through floodwaters for a second day as a powerful nor’easter pummeled the shoreline Sunday, knocking out power to tens of th…
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Former students of Springfield Technical High School gathered Saturday afternoon for Tech Fest 2026, an all-class reunion celebrating the history of the school.
Dozens of alumni reconnect at Springfield Tech Fest 2026
Former students of Springfield Technical High School gathered Saturday afternoon for Tech Fest 2026, an all-class reunion celebrating the history of the school.
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