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Nearly three months have passed since Russia first invaded Ukraine and several refugees have fled the country and sought shelter in the U.S.
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The bill will ban out-of-state advertising for cannabis products and services and turns the removal of billboards from a request into a requirement.
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Hundreds of tires were discovered slashed Monday morning at an Indian Orchard business that provides transportation for children and families in need.
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A group of parents is protesting the district’s decision.
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A scary situation unfounded in Springfield on Monday when a three-month-old baby was choking in her car seat when her mother was driving.
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A Springfield woman pleaded for the community’s help to find her beloved pet and now, after quite the journey, he has made it back home.
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The World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast is just over a week away.
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School is quickly coming to an end and many people are looking to book their summer vacations.
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Summer is quickly approaching and while spending time outside is often top of mind for people, you could be getting paid for it.
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May is recognized across the nation and now in the city of Springfield as Mental Health Awareness Month.
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A Springfield woman is asking for the public’s help to locate her beloved cat. She said he was stolen from her neighborhood and has not been returned.
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A Chicopee restaurant is hoping to reopen its doors after being forced to close down when the building caught on fire two months ago.
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It was an eventful Tuesday morning in Chicopee as Governor Charlie Baker and other state leaders visited Chicopee.
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Western Mass News has the exclusive story on how they are remembering his legacy.
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"...Because of these two officers, that lady has another opportunity for a better tomorrow."
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The pool is set to open on June 25, but not without five to eight lifeguards. To apply, you must be at least 16 years old and certified.
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For one day only, a Springfield restaurant is offering some unique menu items to celebrate April 20.
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For the first time in three years, Marathon Monday took place on Patriot’s Day, involving thousands of runners, spectators, and law enforcement.
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With the sound of a starter pistol, it was off to the races for 30,000 runners in Hopkinton on Monday. The 126th running of the Boston Marathon returned to its typical race date on Patriots’ Day.
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Easter weekend is here and many in western Massachusetts are preparing for a more normal holiday this year.
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The Easter holiday is just days away and one local kielbasa shop is bracing for major crowds of shoppers.
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The deadline for Massachusetts residents to file their taxes for 2021 is just one week away.
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We are one week away from the 126th running of the Boston Marathon.
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People are noticing the effects of inflation every time they go to the grocery store and now, those effects are trickling down into local food banks.
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Opening day of Six Flags New England’s 2022 season is this Saturday.
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Warmer weather is finally here, which means summer is coming soon.
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Western Mass News is taking you town by town Tuesday, starting in Springfield where Mayor Dominic Sarno joined legislators and New England Donor Services to celebrate April as Organ Donation Month.
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“As long as people want to be outside, we will serve them outside,” said Jessica Roblin, owner of The Launch in Southwick.
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In partnership with Dress for Success of Western Massachusetts, Cooper’s Gifts in Agawam is holding its annual clothing drive.
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An eight-month-old baby in Springfield is in need of a liver donor and her mom is calling on the community to help.
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An Agawam woman is still searching for a missing stuffed cat that holds a vial of father’s ashes inside.
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Wedding season is upon us and the industry is seeing a major boom in business this year.
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A Chicopee man has now been vandalized four times in what police said could be a possible hate crime.
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A demonstration was held Wednesday in response to the mask mandate still required for students and staff in Northampton public schools.
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A South Hadley native representing the U.S. in the Beijing Paralympics and is now home with the gold.
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Thursday officially marked St. Patrick’s Day, but the city of Holyoke is preparing for their celebrations that will happen this weekend.
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With gas prices still on the rise, many people are looking for cheaper ways to get around.
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A western Massachusetts business owner spent last week helping Ukrainian refugees at the Poland border.
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One person is dead after an overnight fire in Springfield Friday morning.
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An eight-year-old boy is using his artistic skills to raise money for those in need in Ukraine.
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The beloved New England Friendly’s restaurant chain has revamped their Westfield location. Friendly’s Cafe is now officially open for business.
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Fallen State Trooper Tamar Bucci will be laid to rest Wednesday morning and some local police officers will be attending her funeral.
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Pain at the pump continues nationwide, so we wanted to see how the increasing gas prices are impacting the sale of electric vehicles and how much making the switch to electric could save you.