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Springfield Thunderbirds defeat Charlotte Checkers in game 2 of series

Springfield is now up two games to none as they continue their quest for a Calder Cup Championship.
Springfield is now up two games to none as they continue their quest for a Calder Cup...

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Texas Shooter on Social Media
Media law expert explains social media platforms’ liability in mass shooting cases

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A mask mandate in the schools has been in place since May 10th and was set to be re-evaluated...
Northampton Board of Health meets over school mask mandate

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Discussions are growing on how to navigate conversations with loved ones following Tuesday’s...
Mental health expert discusses how to navigate conversations about Texas shooting

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Local company offers active shooter training to teachers, students

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Paris Dunford, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Two local retired law enforcement officers started the company four years ago to help teachers, students, and staff protect themselves if a tragedy like this one were to ever take place here.

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Criminal justice professor discusses differences between local and Texas gun control

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Leon Purvis, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Massachusetts versus Texas, we wanted to know what restrictions there are on the federal level.

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Surprise Squad honors special Spanish teacher in Granby

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By David Horwitz, Mary Wilson, Livi Stanford, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
This month, it’s a Spanish teacher in Granby who’s in for a special surprise and it was one of our biggest and loudest yet!

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Town by Town: May 25

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
Town by Town takes us to Springfield and Agawam

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Health experts address tough conversations with kids about Texas shooting

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Many western Massachusetts families are having tough conversations with their children following Tuesday’s deadly school shooting in Texas.

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Man pleads guilty in connection with death of Springfield crossing guard

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Hugh Zeitlin and Ryan Trowbridge
A years-long case in the death of a Springfield school crossing guard came to an end in court Wednesday morning.
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Springfield is now up two games to none as they continue their quest for a Calder Cup...

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Town by Town takes us to Springfield and Agawam

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Massachusetts versus Texas, we wanted to know what restrictions there are on the federal level.

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A years-long case in the death of a Springfield school crossing guard came to an end in court...

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Texas school shooting renews gun control debate

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Leon Purvis, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The deadly school shooting in Texas has renewed the debate over gun control, but is that the answer?

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Massachusetts sues companies over use of ‘forever chemicals’

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Massachusetts has sued more than a dozen companies involved in the manufacture or marketing of so-called forever chemicals

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Greenfield Police announces changes amid budget cuts, fuel costs

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
The Greenfield Police Department has announced changes to staffing and patrols.

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Beto O’Rourke interrupts Texas mass shooting news conference

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By The Associated Press
O’Rourke was escorted out while members of the crowd yelled at him, with one man shouting profanities at O’Rourke.

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Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school

Updated: 47 minutes ago
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By ACACIA CORONADO and JIM VERTUNO
Salvador Ramos, 18, used an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle in the bloodbath Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.

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Expert, architect discuss school security in wake of deadly Texas shooting

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Amanda Callahan, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
The deadly shooting at a Texas elementary school had led many to ask about the role security plays when it comes to building safety and keeping students protected.

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Thunderbirds co-owner reflects on team’s success, playoff run

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Thunderbirds are set to hit the ice Wednesday for Game 2 of the Atlantic Division Finals.

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Several more products with Jif peanut butter recalled

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Gray News staff
A lot more items are being recalled in connection to the Jif peanut butter recall.

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Desperation becomes sorrow after elementary school shooting

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By ELLIOT SPAGAT and ACACIA CORONADO
On Wednesday, stories began to emerge about the lives of the 19 children and their two teachers who were gunned down behind a barricaded door at Robb Elementary School in the southwestern Texas town of Uvalde.

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Crews battle car fire along I-91 north in West Springfield

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
The West Springfield Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on I-91 north Wednesday morning.

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Local education leaders discuss safety protocols in wake of Texas shooting

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Jenna Reyes, Ryan Trowbridge, Paris Dunford and Photojournalist: Don Henry
In the wake of the tragedy in Texas, many local school officials are reminding their communities of their own safety protocols.

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Principal: vandalism at Southwick school not racially-charged

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
We have an update to a story we first brought to you on Tuesday as an investigation into a potential racially charged act of vandalism at Southwick Regional High School has been completed.

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Budgeting and saving for wedding season

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Rachel DePompa
Wedding season is in full swing and if you’ve got the invite for a friend’s big day, chances are it’s going to cost you.

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Getting Answers: saving on technology for your college student

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Matt Sottile, Ryan Trowbridge, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Livi Stanford
While most colleges are already out for the summer, it may be time to get your students’ technology for next school year.

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Northampton superintendent issues letter to local community following Texas shooting

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 10:12 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Samantha O'Connor
Northampton superintendent of schools John Provost sent out a statement about the Texas elementary school shooting.

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Mass. state leaders say ‘enough is enough’ after Texas elementary school shooting

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Don Henry
Local leaders told us that these senseless acts of violence happen far too frequently in our country, and they said enough is enough.

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Springfield Teens For Actions co-founder calls for change after Texas shooting

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Chris Pisano and Samantha O'Connor
That shooting led to several movements started by students from around the country demanding stricter gun laws, including Trevaughn Smith from Springfield.

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Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Texas school shooting

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
President Biden directed that American flags be flown at half-staff through sunset Saturday in honor of the victims.

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GRAPHIC: Gunman kills 19 children in Texas school rampage

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
It was the deadliest shooting at a U.S. grade school since a gunman killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, almost a decade ago.

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Smith Voc. superintendent gives update after school sustains storm and fire damage

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 7:45 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Now, the community is focused on rebuilding.

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Local leaders react to Mercy Medical Center layoffs

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 7:47 PM EDT
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By Leon Purvis and Samantha O'Connor
Mayor Sarno reacted to the layoffs happening at Mercy Medical Center as most hospitals are struggling to fill openings.

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Western Mass. residents react to Texas school shooting

Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford and Ryan Trowbridge
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said 15 people are dead following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, a small town west of San Antonio.
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