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ALERT: 2026 Voter's Guide

Majestic Theater begins run of ‘Lend Me a Tenor’

The Majestic Theater in West Springfield kicked off its second show of the season with the comedy “Lend Me a Tenor” on Thursday night.
Majestic Theater's Lend Me a Tenor

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Athol man pleads guilty to several gun and drug charges

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Morning bus fight prompts discussion on schools’ bullying policies

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Springfield High School of Science and Technology
Springfield School Committee hosts first ever town hall forum

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Meadowlark Drive Springfield fire

Fire crews put out shed fire in Springfield

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mark Gardyna
Thankfully no one was hurt in a fire taking place in Springfield on Thursday afternoon.

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Jose Alonzo missing

Springfield Police searches for missing man

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Mark Gardyna
The Springfield Police Department announced that they’re on the search for a missing man.

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Ferry Street Easthampton sinkhole repairs

Easthampton declares state of emergency as sinkhole repairs enters fourth week

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Matt Price and Mark Gardyna
We are following up on a traffic alert we first told you about on October 1st.

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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville's 12th annual Rake-A-Thon raises funds and...

Should you rake now or in the Spring? Local gardening expert weighs in

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By David Germain and Mark Gardyna
We’re getting answers to this age-old debate later on.

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Hadley Rail Trail

Hadley Police amps presence after rail trail assault

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey and Mark Gardyna
The Hadley Police Department said it’s an isolated incident, and high-visibility patrols have begun.

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Lack of bus monitors comes down to staffing shortage, Springfield official says

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
Over the past 48 hours, parents have spoken out on social media — saying they don’t feel safe sending their kids on buses
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State of Emergency declared over Easthampton sinkhole
State of Emergency declared over Easthampton sinkhole

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How bus monitors are implemented in Springfield
How bus monitors are implemented in Springfield

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What comes next in alleged school bus bullying incident
What comes next in alleged school bus bullying incident

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Man arrested following rail trail attack in Hadley
Man arrested following rail trail attack in Hadley

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A restauranteur, Nadim Kashouh, is facing charges after allegedly stealing a cellphone and...

Springfield restaurant owner’s court case gets new date

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Danae Holmes and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield restaurant owner’s court case was back in front of a judge on Thursday and now, a new date has been set.

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FILE - A Quest Diagnostics logo is seen on May 10, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Quest Diagnostics reports cyber breach affecting ‘certain patient records’

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics said it learned of a cyber breach of one of its systems this week, likely compromising some records for patients.

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Ballot Question 3 would eliminate political party primaries in Massachusetts and establish a...

Question 3 would create all-party primary

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Chris Pisano and Ryan Trowbridge
Ballot Question 3 would eliminate political party primaries in Massachusetts and establish a single, all-party primary.

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Salem tarot reader combines card readings, witch tours, and mediumship

Salem tarot reader combines card readings, witch tours, and mediumship

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Sloane Wick and Ryan Trowbridge
Sabrina Velandry is a tarot card reader, tour guide, and self-proclaimed psychic medium who leads visitors through Salem and offers one-on-one readings.

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Braden Peters, also known as Clavicular, waits for his arraignment in Orleans District Court,...

‘Looksmaxxing’ streamer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape charge

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The “looksmaxxing” livestreamer Braden Peters, better known by his stage name Clavicular, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he raped a 17-year-old girl at his family’s Massachusetts home.

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The president of the company said moving to Tennessee is good for business, while some oppose...

Smith & Wesson acquires Savage Arms in $160M deal

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Nasya Blackshear and Ryan Trowbridge
Two major American firearms manufacturers are coming together in a $160 million deal.

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Chicopee Street is closed in the area of the Bullseye Bar due to a motor vehicle crash

Pedestrian seriously hurt in Chicopee crash on Chicopee Street

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By David Germain
Chicopee Street is closed in the area of the Bullseye Bar due to a motor vehicle crash

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Reader's Raves Awards 2027

Chris Pisano wins Reader’s Rave Award for second year

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 9:56 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry, Mark Gardyna and Chris Pisano
For the second year in a row, our very own Chris Pisano has won the The Republican and MassLive Reader Rave award

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October Surprise Squad

Talented swim team student gets visit from Surprise Squad

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 8:38 PM EDT
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By Liam Murphy, Nicole Oberg and Mark Gardyna
The Gary Rome Auto Group Surprise Squad headed over to Holyoke High School to reward a senior with a personality that lights up a room.

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Naloxone hydrochloride (NARCAN)

Easthampton expands Narcan access around the city

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 7:18 PM EDT
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By Matt Price and Mark Gardyna
Fatal drug overdoses have been an issue around the country for years.

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Parents of child attacked in bus to SICS claims daughter was acting in self defense

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 9:24 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
They allege their daughter had been harassed and threatened by other students for a week or two before the fight.

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Last month, the NDHP made the switch from Axon's X26P Taser to the new Taser 10.

Despite Mass. laws, tasers still widely accessible on online retailers

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 5:52 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
Families at Springfield International Charter School fear for their students’ safety after a fight between students

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Crews work to repair water main break in East Longmeadow

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Danae Holmes and Mark Gardyna
Police said the Water and Sewer Department has been repairing a water main leak

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Stratum Dermatology in Springfield

New skin cancer clinic opens its doors in Springfield

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By David Germain and Mark Gardyna
A brand-new cancer treatment was just unveiled here in western Mass.

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Springfield Brunton Elementary School landscaping

Volunteers from MGM Springfield clears out overgrowth from Brunton Elementary

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 4:19 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Mark Gardyna
It was all hands on deck over at Brunton Elementary School in Springfield on Wednesday morning.

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Two dirt bikes and four mopeds were seized following recent off-highway vehicle enforcement...

Springfield City Council proposes fines for illegal dirt bike riders, Mayor says it’s not enough

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Mark Gardyna
Under the council’s proposal, a first offense would cost $100 dollars.

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"Please be assured that we are working closely with the authorities to address this matter...

Following fight on bus heading to SICS, parents call for return of bus monitors

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By Ben Goodman and Mark Gardyna
A 15-year-old girl was arrested as a result of the incident; the charges and extent of any injuries are still unknown.

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New Bedford City Council Member Shawn Oliver stands in front of City Hall in 2015 in New...

From OUI to empty ticket: What Oliver’s arrest could mean for state leadership

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Mark Gardyna
He’s still on your ballot, but Lieutenant Governor Candidate Shawn Oliver’s campaign ended in a mangled car and an arrest.

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Five of the defendants were arrested Wednesday morning.

Marriage fraud ring accused of arranging hundreds of sham marriages

Updated: Oct. 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Ryan Trowbridge
Five of the defendants were arrested Wednesday morning.

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Local gun shop owner explains legality around taser ownership

Local gun shop owner explains legality around taser ownership

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini
“In Massachusetts, a stun gun or taser, it’s defined as a firearm," he said.

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The Big E during a nor'easter

New advisory committee holds first meeting to review Big E Trust

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 8:55 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry
Leaders saying they want to seek out the perspective of residents and businesses in the area

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TJO lawn sign

Foundation for TJO Animals to host 24-hour Day of Compassion

Updated: Oct. 20, 2026 at 7:12 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
TJO will start accepting online donations at 12 a.m.
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