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Career criminal sentenced to 16-18 years in state prison
A Springfield man has been sentenced to 16 to 18 years in state prison following his conviction on firearm and drug trafficking charges.
$500K in grants announced to support drought conditions
Yesterday, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced half a million in grants to support communities in reducing indoor and outdoor water use, controlling water losses in supply systems and improving drought management planning
Colrain receives new fire engine
The Colrain Fire Department received delivery of their new engine, a 2025 HME Pumper truck they expect will serve the town for the next 25 years.
UMass restricting guests during Superbowl
UMass Amherst is restricting guests in residence halls during Super Bowl weekend after incidents leading to damage and arrests in 2018 when the Patriots lost the Super Bowl.
FirstLight community, climate grant program opens for 2026
The 2026 FirstLight Sustains grant program is now accepting applications from western Massachusetts communities, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
Hawley residents to vote on Town Clerk, Treasurer roles
The Town of Hawley will be having a Special Town Meeting on Monday, February 23rd at 7 p.m
4 weeks ago in Sports
Lindor, Correa off Puerto Rico’s WBC roster over insurance coverage, Báez for marijuana test
Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa were left off Puerto Rico's roster for the World Baseball Classic over insurance coverage and Javy Báez for a positive 2023 marijuana test, while defending champion Japan entered a top group Thursday led by World Series champions Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award
Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season.
4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony
An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.
4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn tests injured left knee in Olympic downhill training, pumps fist after successful run
A week after rupturing the ACL in her left knee, Lindsey Vonn opened her chase for Olympic gold at the age of 41 with an aggressive and successful downhill training run on Friday — two days before the race.
4 weeks ago in Features, Trending
3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game
It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.
4 weeks ago in National
A timeline of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and the fight to make the government’s files public
For much of two decades, police, FBI agents and prosecutors investigated allegations that Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused underage girls. Now, the Justice Department has released much of what they found to the public.
4 weeks ago in World
Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco
The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million
Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
Giannis Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline arrived at 3 p.m. ET, Antetokounmpo remained in Milwaukee.
Athol man found guilty of child sex abuse charges
An Athol man has been found guilty of multiple child sex abuse charges, and is facing a lengthy prison sentence on February 18.
4 weeks ago in National
No public sign of a response to Savannah Guthrie’s message to her mother’s kidnapper
There was no public sign early Thursday of a response to NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's message to her 84-year-old mother's kidnapper.
