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100th annual Italian Festival returns to Enfield

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society’s Italian Festival is back in Enfield this weekend

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Chicopee Public Schools

Chicopee Public Schools to move its central office

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Chicopee Public Schools is moving its central offices to a new, more accessible location downtown.

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Jones Library receives grant to continue improvements

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Amherst’s Jones Library, which has been under renovations for the past year is receiving $50,000 in state funding.

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Bitcoin

Federal officials seek to recover Mass. residents money lost to crypto scam

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Federal prosecutors are moving to recover nearly $47,000 in cryptocurrency they say came from a tech-support scam targeting Massachusetts victims.

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WGGB Traffic Alert

Pittsfield to undergo city-wide road repairs in August

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Amanda Martin-Ryan and Mark Gardyna
Streets in Pittsfield will start feeling a little smoother for drivers

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Police in two states are looking for your help in locating a man whom they believe is missing...

Missing Vt. man last seen in Deerfield found dead

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
We learned 27-year-old Zachary Stolpp has been found dead.

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MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA

MassMutual Center lays out renovation plans after $93M investment announcement

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Addie Patterson and Mark Gardyna
The MassMutual Center said they’re taking a phased approach installing these upgrades over the next five years.

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Gavel Money

Second of three sentenced in multi-million dollar loan fraud scheme

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
There’s been new developments in the multi-million-dollar fraud scheme taking place in western Mass.

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Holyoke Hampshire Street arrest

Handgun, cocaine seized after search at Holyoke apartment

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Mark Gardyna
Officers of the Holyoke Police with assistance from state and federal law enforcement arrested two people

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Worthington Street Springfield Friends of the Homeless

Friends of the Homeless opens new facility in Springfield

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Mark Gardyna
After 4 years of planning and construction, Friends of the Homeless has opened its facility
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The former home of Lindsay Clancy is seen in Duxbury, Mass., on Thursday, July 30, 2026. (AP...

Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s trial visit the home where she killed her children

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
It was a rare visit Friday that let them see firsthand the place where an outwardly ordinary family life unraveled into tragedy.

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The surge in collisions comes as a new Allstate report ranks Springfield the fifth riskiest...

Springfield ranked 5th riskiest city to drive in the U.S. as crashes mount

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
The surge in collisions comes as a new Allstate report ranks Springfield the fifth riskiest city to drive in nationwide.

Sports

Baseball, Photo Date: 2015

Westfield team seeking donations for Babe Ruth World Series trip

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By David Germain and Ryan Trowbridge
The team is the only squad from Massachusetts invited to the tournament, which begins August 15.

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The family of a 19-year-old who died after bystanders failed to call for help following a...

Jesse Johansmeyer’s family urges Massachusetts lawmakers to pass emergency response bill

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
The family of a 19-year-old who died after bystanders failed to call for help following a hit-and-run at a bonfire traveled to Boston on Friday to urge state lawmakers to pass “Jesse’s Law.”

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The Massachusetts Senate adjourned Thursday in memory of Springfield photographer Ed Cohen,...

Springfield photographer Ed Cohen remembered on Massachusetts Senate floor

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
The Massachusetts Senate adjourned Thursday in memory of Springfield photographer Ed Cohen, who recently died at the age of 74.

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A Springfield man has learned his sentence after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking charges.

Springfield man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man has learned his sentence after pleading guilty to fentanyl trafficking charges.

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First Days of School

LIST: First Days of School

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Western Mass News staff
We may be in the dog days of summer, but it won’t be long before a new academic year kicks off in communities across western Massachusetts.

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A Springfield man, whom police said was out on probation, has been arrested on gun and...

Man on probation arrested in Springfield after ghost gun, drugs found in backpack

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man, whom police said was out on probation, has been arrested on gun and drug-related charges.

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The 104th Fighter Wing jumped into action Thursday night when a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds...

F-16 Thunderbird makes emergency landing at Westfield air base

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Robin Stockler and Ryan Trowbridge
The 104th Fighter Wing jumped into action Thursday night when a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 needed to make an emergency landing.

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People Incorporated announced Monday it has submitted a proposal to acquire all outstanding...

MGM board forms special committee to review People Inc. takeover bid

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Rachel Zalucki
MGM Resorts International’s board of directors has formed a special committee of independent directors to evaluate a takeover proposal from People Inc.

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Authorities are investigating after a possible bomb threat was called into a Longmeadow...

Big Y celebrates 90 years of business in western Mass.

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 10:54 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Big Y Supermarkets marked its 90th anniversary on Thursday with a ceremony

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Springfield, MA City Hall

Springfield opens applications for home lead removal

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
The city is rolling out new money to help get lead out of homes and protect young children from poisoning.

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Turn your love of the outdoors into a summer job

Mass. introduces grants to boost teen employment

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 10:28 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
More than $400,000 dollars is going into summer jobs for young people across the Commonwealth.

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Windsor Locks’ fiscal budget heads to the ballot box for a sixth time

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 10:19 PM EDT
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By Amanda Martin-Ryan and Mark Gardyna
Frustration is mounting across the state line as one town struggles to settle spending cuts.

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school zone sign in Springfield

Mass. lawmakers debate bill amendment to add traffic cameras to school zones

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 9:11 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Mark Gardyna
The amendment is part of a broader traffic camera bill

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Forman Mills at Springfield Plaza

Forman Mills looks for job seekers ahead of opening Springfield store

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 5:51 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
A new retail store is opening in Springfield, and you could be on the opening team.

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Eversource teamed up with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to install the state’s...

Some utility customers to pay higher electric rates starting in August

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
Eversource said they blame global energy volatility and high wholesale costs for the increase.

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PHOTO: Glass of milk, Photo Date: 11/16/2016

Mass. dairy farm fights to stay alive in a changing milk market

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By Colleen Hill and Mark Gardyna
A local dairy farm said a big change from its milk co-op is threatening their livelihood and a tradition that goes back generations.

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This rendering of the proposed Roderick Ireland Regional Justice Center in Springfield depicts...

Healey reacts to Springfield courthouse controversy, defends $300M in taxpayer savings

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Gov. Healey said the deal saves taxpayers $300 million and that legal challenges following bid awards are routine.

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The Mamou celebrates 1 year in Springfield

The Mamou celebrates one year of keeping Springfield’s Cajun legacy alive

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By David Germain and Mark Gardyna
This anniversary isn’t just about business — it’s about a promise made to a local legend.

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Governor Maura Healey and Congressman Richard Neal joining Springfield and MBTA leaders...

Healey, Neal celebrate union workforce at Springfield railcar manufacturer

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Governor Maura Healey and Congressman Richard Neal joining Springfield and MBTA leaders Thursday to check out the new assembly of Red Line cars made at the CRRC facility on Page Boulevard.

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Noonan Energy tanker truck

Middle eastern conflicts send home heating oil prices soaring ahead of colder months

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 4:14 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
It may be the middle of summer, but preparing for winter right now could save you hundreds of dollars.

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Daycare arrest

Childcare deserts: the high cost of early education for parents and daycares

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Sloane Wick and Mark Gardyna
If you’re trying to find childcare in Massachusetts, you’re not alone

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Two separate car accidents were reported along Page Boulevard in Springfield Thursday morning.

2 crashes reported on Page Boulevard Thursday morning

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 1:26 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Two separate car accidents were reported along Page Boulevard in Springfield Thursday morning.

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Lindsay Clancy attends her murder trial at Plymouth Superior Court in Plymouth, Mass., on...

After Lindsay Clancy killed her 3 children, first responders tell a jury what they found

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
First responders offered jurors a firsthand account Thursday of what they found after Lindsay Clancy killed her three children and tried to end her life

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MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA

State commits $93M to upgrade MassMutual Center as Thunderbirds agree to 5-year extension

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 11:44 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Raegan Loughrey
The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is expected to announce significant investments in the facility.

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West Springfield police are asking for the public’s help locating an 82-year-old man with...

West Springfield Police locate missing 82-year-old man

Updated: Jul. 30, 2026 at 8:31 AM EDT
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By David Germain and Ryan Trowbridge
An 82-year-old man with dementia, whom West Springfield Police said was missing, has been found.

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WGGB Traffic Alert

Road closure in Belchertown for repairs moved to Friday

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 10:43 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Mark Gardyna
Of course, the weather did not permit.

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Easthampton fallen tree

Emergency crews respond to tree down in Easthampton

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 10:13 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Throughout Wednesday, our newsroom received reports of multiple trees down that have either blocked roads or knocked out power.

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Food bank leaders across Texas gathered Wednesday to break down the state of SNAP benefits,...

Mass. to add new security measures to SNAP benefit cards

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 9:51 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
Governor Maura Healey said the new cards will make it harder for criminals to steal snap and other benefits

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Island Pond Rd-Allen St Springfield accident

Two car crash seen in Springfield’s East Forest Park

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM EDT
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By Hanna Guidry and Mark Gardyna
If you had to find a new route in Springfield on Wednesday night, we can now share why.

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John Barros, the interim executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority,...

Key figure in Springfield courthouse lawsuit steps down amid conflict of interest claims

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
John Barros, the interim executive director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority, has announced he is stepping down from the Liberty Junction project and cutting all financial ties to the team, effective immediately.

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Lake water ripples, Photo Date: 9/28/2019

Millions of gallons of sewage, stormwater flow into Connecticut River after heavy rain

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 5:59 PM EDT
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By Patrick Fergus and Mark Gardyna
Two days of heavy rain have sent tens of millions of gallons of stormwater and sewage into the Connecticut River, according to Springfield Water and Sewer.

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Belmont Ave police chase crash

New details released on multi-state police chase ending in a crash in Springfield

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 5:21 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Mark Gardyna
We now have new details on that multi-state police chase that ended in a crash in Springfield’s Forest Park neighborhood on Friday night.

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The Boston Bruins mascot, Blades, visited the South Hadley Public Library on Wednesday to help...

Bruins mascot visits South Hadley library for summer reading program

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 4:08 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
The Boston Bruins mascot, Blades, visited the South Hadley Public Library on Wednesday to help children wrap up their summer reading.

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Patrick Clancy reacts as images of himself and his children on vacation a month before they...

Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband testifies about the day she killed their 3 children

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Prosecutors say Clancy strangled the children — Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months — on Jan. 24, 2023

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Springfield is saying goodbye to Ed Cohen, a community photographer who spent nearly half a...

Springfield remembers Ed Cohen, community photographer and city fixture

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 2:18 PM EDT
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By David Germain and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield is saying goodbye to Ed Cohen, a community photographer who spent nearly half a century documenting the city - from weddings and baby photos to everyday life.

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Gavel, Graphic Date: 01/02/2020

Pittsfield pharmacist charged with stealing drugs from national pharmacy chain

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
A Pittsfield pharmacist has been charged in a Boston federal court for allegedly diverting name-brand and generic Adderall from a national pharmacy chain.

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A Springfield man with two outstanding warrants and a history of 90 adult arraignments was...

Police: Man with 90 arraignments assaulted officers during Springfield arrest

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A Springfield man with two outstanding warrants and a history of 90 adult arraignments was arrested Tuesday morning after allegedly pulling a knife on officers during a violent struggle, police said.

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Westfield Police are warning people to stay off the new athletic complex at Westfield High...

Westfield police warn public to stay off new high school athletic complex

Updated: Jul. 29, 2026 at 11:20 AM EDT
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By Robin Stockler and Ryan Trowbridge
Westfield Police are warning people to stay off the new athletic complex at Westfield High School.
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