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Massachusetts invests $7M in climatetech workforce development The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded more than $7 million in grants to expand the clean energy and climatetech workforce across Massachusetts.

The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded more than $7 million in grants to expand the clean energy and climatetech workforce across Massachusetts.

14.03.2026 18:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Missing Chicopee man may be in Holyoke or Springfield area Detectives in Chicopee are seeking help from the public to locate a missing person who was last seen on March 1.

Detectives in Chicopee are seeking help from the public to locate a missing person who was last seen on March 1.

14.03.2026 06:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In do-over, state taking new approach to highway plazas The Department of Transportation is starting itsย second attempt at having 18 service plazas along Massachusetts highways renovated and operated for years into the future.

The Department of Transportation is starting itsย second attempt at having 18 service plazas along Massachusetts highways renovated and operated for years into the future.

13.03.2026 18:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Synagogue attack leads to heightened security in Massachusetts A gunman was killed by a security guard after opening fire inside a Michigan synagogue Thursday afternoon.

A gunman was killed by a security guard after opening fire inside a Michigan synagogue Thursday afternoon.

13.03.2026 06:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Worker severely injured at McNairn Packaging in Westfield An employee at McNairn Packaging in Westfield suffered serious injuries after being trapped in a piece of machinery.

An employee at McNairn Packaging in Westfield suffered serious injuries after being trapped in a piece of machinery.

12.03.2026 18:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Walter McSweeney wins 2026 Irish Elk of the Year Award The Springfield Elks Lodge #61 honored Wilbraham resident Walter โ€œWallyโ€ McSweeney as the 2026 Irish Elk of the Year during a celebration Wednesday evening.

The Springfield Elks Lodge #61 honored Wilbraham resident Walter โ€œWallyโ€ McSweeney as the 2026 Irish Elk of the Year during a celebration Wednesday evening.

12.03.2026 06:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Second Chance Animal Services seeks foster homes for vulnerable cats Second Chance Animal Services is urgently seeking foster families to care for cats and kittens in need.

Second Chance Animal Services is urgently seeking foster families to care for cats and kittens in need.

11.03.2026 18:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Holyoke students receive 150 laptops from Boys and Girls Club, AT&T The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke partnered with AT&T to donate 150 refurbished laptops to local students on Tuesday evening.

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke partnered with AT&T to donate 150 refurbished laptops to local students on Tuesday evening.

11.03.2026 06:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Springfield officer praised for empathetic response to 911 call Officer Jared Kennedy was publicly recognized by Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers for his empathetic and responsible approach while handling a stressful 911 call.

Officer Jared Kennedy was publicly recognized by Springfield Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers for his empathetic and responsible approach while handling a stressful 911 call.

10.03.2026 18:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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MassDOT offers new E-Z Pass customers cheaper sticker tags The MassDOT has begun replacing traditional E-Z Pass transponders with sticker tags for new customers.

The MassDOT has begun replacing traditional E-Z Pass transponders with sticker tags for new customers.

10.03.2026 06:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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MassDOT launches billboard design contest for college students MassDOT has announced its annual National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, open to all Massachusetts college students.

MassDOT has announced its annual National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, open to all Massachusetts college students.

09.03.2026 18:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Residents adjust to longer evenings with daylight saving time Residents are adjusting to later sunsets and longer evenings following the start of daylight saving time.

Residents are adjusting to later sunsets and longer evenings following the start of daylight saving time.

09.03.2026 06:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Connecticut man dies in tractor-trailer collision in Otis A Connecticut man has died following a tractor-trailer collision on South Main Road in Otis on Thursday.

A Connecticut man has died following a tractor-trailer collision on South Main Road in Otis on Thursday.

08.03.2026 18:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Police Seek Help in Southampton Hit and Run Crash Investigation The Southampton Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred just before 2 pm Saturday.

The Southampton Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred just before 2 pm Saturday.

08.03.2026 06:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sugarhouses open restaurants this weekend in Massachusetts List of Massachusetts sugarhouses officially open for Maple Weekend (March 7th and 8th), offering breakfast.

List of Massachusetts sugarhouses officially open for Maple Weekend (March 7th and 8th), offering breakfast.

07.03.2026 18:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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AIC Yellowjackets host acrobatics tri-meet in Springfield American International College is hosting a high-stakes acrobatics and tumbling tri-meet Saturday in Springfield.

American International College is hosting a high-stakes acrobatics and tumbling tri-meet Saturday in Springfield.

07.03.2026 06:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Family dispute turns violent in South Hadley, father charged with multiple crimes A father was charged with assault, battery, and threat to kill after allegedly attacking daughter with a lamp in South Hadley.

A father was charged with assault, battery, and threat to kill after allegedly attacking daughter with a lamp in South Hadley.

06.03.2026 18:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Local women aid homeless youth at celebrity bartending event A Springfield-based nonprofit hosted its fourth annual celebrity bartending fundraiser Thursday evening to support young women facing housing insecurity.

A Springfield-based nonprofit hosted its fourth annual celebrity bartending fundraiser Thursday evening to support young women facing housing insecurity.

06.03.2026 06:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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RFK calls out Dunkinโ€™ during โ€œEat Real Foodโ€ rally Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy criticized Dunkinโ€™ Donuts during a recent rally in Austin, Texas, questioning the safety of high-sugar drinks served to teenagers.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy criticized Dunkinโ€™ Donuts during a recent rally in Austin, Texas, questioning the safety of high-sugar drinks served to teenagers.

05.03.2026 18:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Westfield residents oppose new reentry facility near schools Westfield residents and city leaders voiced strong opposition during a heated public hearing Wednesday night regarding a new reentry facility scheduled to open next month.

Westfield residents and city leaders voiced strong opposition during a heated public hearing Wednesday night regarding a new reentry facility scheduled to open next month.

05.03.2026 06:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Governor Healey recognizes Massachusetts School Breakfast Week Governor Maura Healey has declared the week of March 2, 2026, as Massachusetts School Breakfast Week.

Governor Maura Healey has declared the week of March 2, 2026, as Massachusetts School Breakfast Week.

04.03.2026 18:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy hosts Wild West themed Purim celebration The Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim with a community gathering that featured a Wild West theme.

The Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy in Longmeadow celebrated the Jewish holiday of Purim with a community gathering that featured a Wild West theme.

04.03.2026 06:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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IG: Both sides at fault for โ€œchaoticโ€ sheriffsโ€™ budget process The budget process for Massachusettsโ€™s 14 county sheriffs โ€œhas become opaque, chaotic, and deeply flawed,โ€ according to a preliminary investigation that a House official said showโ€ฆ

The budget process for Massachusettsโ€™s 14 county sheriffs โ€œhas become opaque, chaotic, and deeply flawed,โ€ according to a preliminary investigation that a House official said showโ€ฆ

03.03.2026 18:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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IG: Both sides at fault for โ€œchaoticโ€ sheriffsโ€™ budget process The budget process for Massachusettsโ€™s 14 county sheriffs โ€œhas become opaque, chaotic, and deeply flawed,โ€ according to a preliminary investigation that a House official said showโ€ฆ

The budget process for Massachusettsโ€™s 14 county sheriffs โ€œhas become opaque, chaotic, and deeply flawed,โ€ according to a preliminary investigation that a House official said showโ€ฆ

03.03.2026 06:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Officer-involved shooting in Adams deemed justified after investigation The Berkshire District Attorneyโ€™s Office determined that the January 27th Adams officerโ€‘involved shooting was justified based on the investigation.

The Berkshire District Attorneyโ€™s Office determined that the January 27th Adams officerโ€‘involved shooting was justified based on the investigation.

02.03.2026 18:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Becoming Initiative hosts sold-out womenโ€™s empowerment event The Becoming Initiative non-profit kicked off Womenโ€™s History Month on Sunday with a womenโ€™s empowerment brunch at the Wyckoff County Club.

The Becoming Initiative non-profit kicked off Womenโ€™s History Month on Sunday with a womenโ€™s empowerment brunch at the Wyckoff County Club.

02.03.2026 06:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Berkshire County Sheriffโ€™s Office warns of text message toll scam The Berkshire County Sheriffโ€™s Office is warning the public of a text message scam circulating in the area.

The Berkshire County Sheriffโ€™s Office is warning the public of a text message scam circulating in the area.

01.03.2026 18:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Springfield hosts first Black History Month breakfast for veterans The National Association for Black Veterans hosted its first Black History Month Veterans Recognition Breakfast in Springfield on Saturday to honor service members across Massachusetts.

The National Association for Black Veterans hosted its first Black History Month Veterans Recognition Breakfast in Springfield on Saturday to honor service members across Massachusetts.

01.03.2026 06:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Massachusetts lawmakers oppose President Trumpโ€™s military action in Iran Several Massachusetts lawmakers have spoken out in opposition to the United States militaryโ€™s strikes on Iran Saturday.

Several Massachusetts lawmakers have spoken out in opposition to the United States militaryโ€™s strikes on Iran Saturday.

28.02.2026 18:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Holyoke secures $800,000 for sewer separation project The city of Holyoke received $800,000 in federal funding to support a multi-phase sewer separation project aimed at protecting the Connecticut River.

The city of Holyoke received $800,000 in federal funding to support a multi-phase sewer separation project aimed at protecting the Connecticut River.

28.02.2026 06:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0