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Western Mass. travelers share nightmare stories from recent trips

We spoke with one man from West Springfield who told Western Mass News that his travel nightmare played out as he tried to come back home from vacation.
Western Mass. travelers share nightmare stories from recent travels

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Western Mass. Carniroll features A-List musical guests
Western Mass. Carniroll features A-List musical guests

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Town by Town: April 15
Town by Town: April 15

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2021 School Committee evaluation of Lynn Clark obtained
2021 Chicopee School Committee evaluation of Lynn Clark obtained

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Opening Day at Fenway Park filled with excitement, nostalgia for Sox fans

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Matt Sottile, Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski, Olivia Hickey and Ryan Trowbridge
here’s always a special buzz in the air on opening day, but there will also be some new features coming to Fenway Park for 2022. We spoke to fans prior to the game to talk about their big return to the ballpark.

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Easter decorations popping up along Ludlow’s Riverwalk

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Easter decorations are popping up along the Riverwalk in Ludlow.

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Travelers urged pack patience for holiday, spring break plans

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Kristin Burnell, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
We have been following many people experiencing travel nightmares since last week with numerous flights cancelled and delayed throughout the past two weeks and this weekend, travel experts are anticipating an even busier time with the combination of holiday travel and spring break.

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Agawam bakery hopping with customers for unique Easter bread

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Amanda Callahan, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Rich Crane
Easter weekend is here and many in western Massachusetts are preparing for a more normal holiday this year.

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Chicopee mayor names Patrick Major city’s next police chief

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge, Paris Dunford and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
The city of Chicopee is moving forward as a new police chief was announced Friday.

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Red Sox hosting Twins for 2022 opening day at Fenway

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Matt Sottile and Ryan Trowbridge
Baseball returns to Fenway Park on Friday. It’s opening day for the Boston Red Sox, who will host the Minnesota Twins.
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Western Mass. Carniroll features A-List musical guests

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Opening Day at Fenway Park filled with excitement, nostalgia for Sox fans

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Town by Town: April 15

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It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By LAURA UNGAR
Experts warn that the coming wave – caused by a mutant called BA.2 that’s thought to be about 30% more contagious – will wash across the nation and push up hospitalizations in a growing number of states in the coming weeks

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Increasing clouds tonight; some rain for Easter Weekend

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Don Maher
Some rain likely on Saturday. Drier and cooler for Easter Sunday.

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Spring break, Easter travel create long lines at Bradley Airport

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Roger Susanin, Rob Polansky and Christian Colón
A combination of spring break and Easter travel led to long lines at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks on Friday morning.

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Crews respond to car crash on Boston Road in Springfield

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey and Liam Murphy
According to Springfield Fire Captain Drew Piemonte, one occupant was extricated and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Springfield city leaders respond to serial rape suspect’s arrest

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:40 PM EDT
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By Lexi Oliver, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
“No woman, no man should be the victim of somebody else’s bad choices and behavior,” said Edwards.

Town by Town: April 14

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 8:31 PM EDT
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By Liam Murphy, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is going Town by Town!

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Crews respond to fire on Kingoke Lane in Springfield

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 8:10 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey
No injuries were reported and no one was displaced.

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UMass Amherst tuition and fees increasing after two-year freeze

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 7:57 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Jeff Kurowski
“I don’t see the need at the moment, but I guess they do it,” said Eyssa Benhida, an in-state UMass Amherst freshman.

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Officials ensuring safety at Bear Hole Reservoir after arrest of alleged serial rapist

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 7:41 PM EDT
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By Briceyda Landaverde, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Investigators said a 20-year-old suspect is responsible for raping multiple women at Bear Hole Reservoir in West Springfield.

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Carniroll Festival coming to Northampton this weekend

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 4:58 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
A first-of-its-kind event is bringing carnival rides and music to Northampton this weekend.

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West Springfield mayor reacts to arrest of serial rape suspect

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt is reacting following the shocking arrest of an alleged serial rapist.

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Easthampton mayor apologizes after alleged offensive comment

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By Kristin Burnell and Ryan Trowbridge
The mayor of Easthampton has issued an apology following allegations of a racially insensitive comment she made to members of the Easthampton High School’s civics competition team.

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Emergency crews battled brush fire in Palmer Thursday afternoon

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 2:58 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey
Western Mass News will provide the latest information as it becomes available.

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Suspects out on bail after allegedly pointing guns at Springfield officers

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 2:47 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni is expressing his frustration after two suspects, who were already out on bail, were arrested and granted bail again.

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Stuffed cat with father’s ashes returned to Agawam woman

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 12:46 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Cheshire the stuffed cat has been returned to it’s rightful owners.

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Chicopee deli bracing for rush of Easter customers

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Amanda Callahan
The Easter holiday is just days away and one local kielbasa shop is bracing for major crowds of shoppers.

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Quick ways to bring in extra cash

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 12:10 PM EDT
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By Rachel DePompa
Whether it’s “decluttering for cash” or a new “side hustle”, there are several options to build your bank.

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Water line issue prompts early dismissal at Highland Elementary in Westfield

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 11:15 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A problem with some water lines has prompted an early dismissal at one Westfield school.

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MA man arrested for placing video camera in East Lyme beach bathroom

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:55 AM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A man was arrested for placing a video recording device in the bathroom of a private beach association in East Lyme.

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Massachusetts House leaders unveil $50B state budget plan

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:16 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The budget would expand state support for early education and child care programs, provide free school lunches for another year and strengthen workforce training and youth engagement programs.

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Company settles dog-leasing allegations for more than $900K

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 10:14 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A California-based finance company has agreed to pay more than $900,000 to settle allegations that it was illegally leasing dogs in Massachusetts

US & World News

Pfizer to seek COVID booster for healthy 5- to 11-year-olds

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 6:57 AM EDT
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD
Pfizer says new data shows healthy 5- to 11-year-olds could benefit from another kid-sized shot.
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