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We’re learning more details as the city council did not pass “Ezekiel’s Plan” on Tuesday...

Holyoke residents speak out after proposed safety public plan voted down

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
We’re learning more details as the city council did not pass “Ezekiel’s Plan” on Tuesday night. Putting a halt to the mayor’s effort to address gun violence following the tragic death of a newborn baby named Ezekiel in October.

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There’s a special request made by a 12-year-old survivor of a murder-suicide four months ago...

Local businesses help 12-year-old Berkshire Avenue shooting survivor find home for huskies

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
There’s a special request made by a 12-year-old survivor of a murder-suicide four months ago in Springfield, that claimed the lives of her grandmother and sister.

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NCAA President proposes paying athletes through trust fund in new subdivision

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
This week former Massachusetts governor and current NCAA President Charlie Baker announced a proposal that has many people talking.

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Town by town is taking you to Springfield and West Springfield.

Town by Town: Annual Festival of Trees, Yuletide open house tours

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Joe Chaisson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti
Town by town is taking you to Springfield and West Springfield.

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Eversource showed off new technology on Wednesday that can help restore power quicker when an...

Eversource unveils new technology to help restore power faster

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
Eversource showed off new technology on Wednesday that can help restore power quicker when an outage strikes in western Massachusetts.

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Chicopee Police said that they are currently conducting an investigation at Chicopee High School.

Police: gun found off school grounds following fight at Chicopee High School

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ryan Trowbridge
Police said Wednesday that a gun was found Tuesday following an altercation at Chicopee High School.

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Students and others at UMass Amherst staged a “die-in” on-campus on Wednesday. We’re told they...

UMass Amherst students hold ‘die-in’ in support of Palestine

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
We’re told they were showing solidarity for the Palestinians who have been killed in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

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Holyoke’s city council voted Tuesday not to pass ‘Ezekiel’s Plan,’ a public safety proposal...

Holyoke’s mayor disappointed over city council’s vote not to pass ‘Ezekiel’s Plan’

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Mat Lafreniere and Ryan Trowbridge
Holyoke’s city council voted Tuesday not to pass ‘Ezekiel’s Plan,’ a public safety proposal named after the newborn baby killed in a shooting nearly two months ago.

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A first-of-its-kind grant program has been launched in Springfield, aimed at benefiting local...

3 Springfield colleges receive ARPA funding to help support city students

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
A first-of-its-kind grant program has been launched in Springfield, aimed at benefiting local colleges and students in the city.

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State, Environmental Police arrest 2 alleged poachers

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Two local men are facing charges after authorities allege they poached animals recently.
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Officers arrested two suspects after locating two loaded firearms and more than 120 bags of...

Springfield Police arrest two suspects, seize drugs and guns

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Morgan Briggs and Ryan Trowbridge
Officers arrested two suspects after locating two loaded firearms and more than 120 bags of heroin, crack-cocaine, and marijuana during a Springfield traffic stop.

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Springfield Police arrested three juveniles near the intersection of State Street and MGM Way...

Gun seized, 3 teens arrested following Springfield traffic stop

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Morgan Briggs and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Police arrested three juveniles near the intersection of State Street and MGM Way on Tuesday.

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Springfield Medicaid consultant indicted for allegedly stealing from elderly patients

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield Medicaid consultant has been indicted for allegedly stealing from eldelrly nursing home patients.

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New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) reacts during the first half of an NFL...

Bailey Zappe appears likely to make his 2nd straight start for the offensively challenged Patriots

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By BRENDAN McGAIR
All signs point to quarterback Bailey Zappe making his second straight start for the New England Patriots on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Northfield man sentenced to prison for strangling, raping woman in 2022

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Northfield man faced a judge on Tuesday following rape and strangulation convictions.

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Two months after a shooting in Holyoke took the life of an infant. City councilors voted on...

Holyoke City Councilors discuss vote on ‘Ezekiel’s Plan’ for safer streets

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Two months after a shooting in Holyoke took the life of an infant. City councilors voted on Ezekiel’s Plan on Tuesday evening, an initiative to curb gun violence in the city, named after the shooting’s young victim.

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Police in Westfield seek the public’s help in locating a missing woman.

Westfield Police search for missing woman, may be in need of medical assistance

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police in Westfield seek the public’s help in locating a missing woman.

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It was $10 Tuesday at Bright Nights in Forest Park in Springfield.

Bright Nights gears up for first $10 Tuesday of the season

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
It was $10 Tuesday at Bright Nights in Forest Park in Springfield.

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The Forest Park Civic Association held their annual tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday evening.

Annual Christmas tree lighting kicks off at Springfield’s X intersection

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Forest Park Civic Association held their annual tree lighting ceremony on Tuesday evening.

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Hopkins Academy hosted “Feast for Peace in the Middle East” in Hadley on Tuesday evening.

Hopkins Academy hosts ‘Feast for Peace in the Middle East’ fundraiser

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Hopkins Academy hosted “Feast for Peace in the Middle East” in Hadley on Tuesday evening.

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Aaron Lewis of the band ‘Staind’ just announced that his December shows are being postponed.

Aaron Lewis announces ‘Staind’ shows at MGM Springfield are postponed

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Robin Stockler and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Aaron Lewis of the band ‘Staind’ just announced that his December shows are being postponed.

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The city of Springfield has now marked its 31st homicide of the year. The latest victim died...

Family holds vigil remembering victim killed in Albemarle Street shooting in Springfield

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 7:13 PM EST
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The city of Springfield has now marked its 31st homicide of the year. The latest victim died from gunshot injuries on Monday night.

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Two brothers from Longmeadow faced different outcomes in Springfield District Court on Tuesday...

Longmeadow brothers in court after local, federal agencies seize large-scale of guns, drugs

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Two brothers from Longmeadow faced different outcomes in Springfield District Court on Tuesday over firearms and narcotics charges.

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Town by town is taking you to Ludlow, Monson and East Longmeadow.

Town by Town: Ludlow eSport lab opening, R.A.D self-defense class, Liberty Bank ribbon cutting

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Town by town is taking you to Ludlow, Monson and East Longmeadow.

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There’s a heartwarming show of support for a little boy in Easthampton as we approach the...

Family asking for holiday letters for Easthampton boy battling rare, life-threatening illness

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:30 PM EST
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
There’s a heartwarming show of support for a little boy in Easthampton as we approach the holidays.

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Officials have provided new details into an investigation at Chicopee High School.

Police conduct investigation after fight breaks out at Chicopee High School

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:13 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
Chicopee Police said that they are currently conducting an investigation at Chicopee High School.

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The Center for Human Development’s Cancer House of Hope held their annual luminaria event on...

‘Its heartwarming’: House of Hope hosts annual luminaria honoring those affected by cancer

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
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By Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti, Raegan Loughrey and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Center for Human Development’s Cancer House of Hope held their annual luminaria event on Monday evening.

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released a plan to address the needs of farmland across...

State releases plan to help protect and enhance farmland access

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 3:49 PM EST
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released a plan to address the needs of farmland across Massachusetts.

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A murder investigation is underway in Springfield. The victim is a man who was found shot last...

Man dead following shooting on Abemarle Street in Springfield

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 2:49 PM EST
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Ryan Trowbridge
A man is dead after a shooting Monday night in Springfield.

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The city of Chicopee is getting national recognition for the 29th National Night Out held...

Chicopee honored with National Night Out Award

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 2:18 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
The city of Chicopee is getting national recognition for the 29th National Night Out held earlier this year.

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Man facing several charges following Palmer armed home invasion

Man facing several charges following Palmer armed home invasion

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 12:37 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
An investigation is underway in Palmer following an armed home invasion.

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Christopher Gardner of Springfield has been sentenced to 12 to 15 years in state prison for...

Springfield man sentenced for 2020 shooting of state trooper

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 11:54 AM EST
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By Robin Stockler and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man has been sentenced to 12 to 15 years in state prison for his involvement in the shooting of a Massachusetts state trooper on New Year’s Eve in 2020.

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Springfield Police locate missing teenage girl

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 11:31 AM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Police in Springfield are looking for your help in locating a missing teenager.

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Police in Chicopee seek the public’s helping in locating a missing man.

Chicopee Police locate missing man

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 11:29 AM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police in Chicopee have located a man who had been reported missing.

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State leaders are searching for new ways to improve living conditions in Springfield and...

State leaders look for new ways to improve living conditions in Western Massachusetts

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 9:52 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
State leaders are searching for new ways to improve living conditions in Springfield and around Western Massachusetts.

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Officials have arrested two men for possessing a large-scale of firearms and narcotics.

Police: 2 Longmeadow men arrested after police seize over 50 firearms, narcotics

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 9:10 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Officials have arrested two men for possessing a large-scale of firearms and narcotics.

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Calls for a federal investigation into four separate incidents involving monkeys in a...

PETA calls for investigation into UMass Amherst lab monkey incidents

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 7:09 PM EST
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Calls for a federal investigation into four separate incidents involving monkeys in a UMass-Amherst laboratory.

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Town by town is taking you to Springfield, West Springfield and Holyoke.

Town by Town: AMR celebrates 15 EMTs, ‘Operation Santa Paws’, bike and scooter donations

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 6:23 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, West Springfield and Holyoke.

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Authorities are investigating after an unidentified body was found in Van Horn park pond on...

Investigation underway after body recovered from Van Horn Park in Springfield

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:27 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews are responding to the area of Van Horn Park on Monday evening.

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A close friend of an East Longmeadow woman critically injured in a hit-and-run crash last...

Childhood friend creates GoFundMe for East Longmeadow woman injured in hit-and-run

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 4:29 PM EST
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A close friend of an East Longmeadow woman critically injured in a hit-and-run crash last month is speaking out as police release new information on their investigation.

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A local veteran and professor is weighing in about what a series of ballistic missile attacks...

Military expert discusses ballistic missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
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By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
A local veteran and professor is weighing in about what a series of ballistic missile attacks on several commercial vessels in the Middle East could potentially mean for the country and the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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For many, the loss of a pet can hit just as hard as the loss of a friend or loved one, but...

Local veterinarian discusses possible new medication to extend dogs’ lifespan

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 3:48 PM EST
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By Abbey Carnivale, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
For many, the loss of a pet can hit just as hard as the loss of a friend or loved one, but what if there was a way to keep those goodbyes from happening for a little while longer?

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Millions of senior citizens around the country are struggling with the rising costs of living....

Seniors struggling to keep up with rising costs of living

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 1:56 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
Millions of senior citizens around the country are struggling with the rising costs of living.

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A Chicopee man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield for allegedly robbing...

Chicopee man charged with assaulting, robbing confidential informant

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 1:17 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
A Chicopee man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield for allegedly robbing and assaulting a confidential informant using a gun.

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Middle and high school students at Wilbraham and Monson Academy had the privilege of listening...

Gold medalist Kacey Bellamy speaks to students at Wilbraham and Monson Academy

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 1:04 PM EST
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Middle and high school students at Wilbraham and Monson Academy had the privilege of listening to the story of three-time Olympic medalist Kacey Bellamy, who is from western Massachusetts herself.

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Car crashes into building on Sumner Ave in Springfield

Car crashes into building on Sumner Avenue in Springfield

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 8:50 AM EST
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By Matt Price and Taylor Smith
No injuries have been reported and no word yet on the cause of the crash.

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car after a crash on Newbury Street in Springfield

Person rescued after car crash in Springfield

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 6:56 AM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Taylor Smith
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Road closed in Southampton after car crash brings down powerlines

Road closed in Southampton after car crash brings down powerlines

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 5:32 AM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Taylor Smith
Eversource crews are working to restore power to the half a dozen people still in the dark since midnight.

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Community celebrates Veteran's 100th Birthday

Community celebrates Veteran’s 100th Birthday

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 11:25 PM EST
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By Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
Community celebrates Veteran’s 100th Birthday

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The Palmer Fire Department rescued a cat on Gate Street that was stuck in a drainage pipe on...

Palmer firefighters rescue cat stuck in drainage pipe

Updated: Dec. 3, 2023 at 3:48 PM EST
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By Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Palmer Fire Department rescued a cat on Gate Street that was stuck in a drainage pipe on Saturday.
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