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Merrimack seeks revenge on St. Francis

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Over 400 students opt-out of living at UMass Amherst

Over 400 students opt-out of living at UMass Amherst

Ryan Trowbridge
Updated 21 hrs ago

MassMutual Center celebrates state's opening announcement

MassMutual Center celebrates state's opening announcement

Morgyn Joubert, Leon Purvis
Updated 15 hrs ago

Gov. Baker defends state's vaccine rollout plan during oversight hearing

Gov. Baker defends state's vaccine rollout plan during oversight hearing

Morgyn Joubert, Audrey Russo
Updated 19 hrs ago

Holyoke Police investigating armed robbery

Holyoke Police investigating armed robbery

Ryan Trowbridge
Updated 21 hrs ago

CLARIFICATION: Mr. Potato Head the toy isn't going anywhere

CLARIFICATION: Mr. Potato Head the toy isn't going anywhere

By JOSEPH PISANI, AP Retail Writer
Updated 21 hrs ago

Springfield native, Oscar-winner Ruth E. Carter receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Springfield native, Oscar-winner Ruth E. Carter receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Sabrina Reilley
Updated 21 hrs ago

U.S. and World News

Paramount+: Here's everything you need to know about ViacomCBS' new streaming service

Paramount+: Here's everything you need to know about ViacomCBS' new streaming service

By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business
Updated 38 min ago

Amazon is putting cameras in its delivery vans and some drivers aren't happy

Amazon is putting cameras in its delivery vans and some drivers aren't happy

By Matt McFarland, CNN Business
Updated 38 min ago

Oil is up nearly 70% since the election, a record in the modern era

Oil is up nearly 70% since the election, a record in the modern era

By Matt Egan, CNN Business
Updated 38 min ago

Biden administration plans to open another tent facility for migrants on the Texas border

Biden administration plans to open another tent facility for migrants on the Texas border

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN
Updated 38 min ago

Golden Trump statue turns heads at Conservative Political Action Conference

Golden Trump statue turns heads at Conservative Political Action Conference

By Michael Warren, CNN
Updated 22 min ago

US intelligence report finds Saudi Crown Prince responsible for approving operation that killed Khashoggi

US intelligence report finds Saudi Crown Prince responsible for approving operation that killed Khashoggi

By Nicole Gaouette and Jeremy Herb, CNN
Posted on Feb 26, 2021

Wolf hunters vastly exceed quota in first hunt since federal protections dropped

Wolf hunters vastly exceed quota in first hunt since federal protections dropped

By Chris Hubbuch
Posted on Feb 26, 2021

Couple in their 40s died while in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, police say

Couple in their 40s died while in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, police say

Stephanie Baumer, Digital Content Producer
Updated 3 hrs ago

$35 bowl sold at yard sale may actually be worth $500,000

$35 bowl sold at yard sale may actually be worth $500,000

Adam McDonald, Digital Content Producer
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There's a reason why French bulldogs are such frequent targets for thieves

There's a reason why French bulldogs are such frequent targets for thieves

By Scottie Andrew, CNN
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Beyond Meat strikes partnerships with McDonald's and Yum Brands

Beyond Meat strikes partnerships with McDonald's and Yum Brands

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
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Firefighter helps deliver wife's baby on side of road

Firefighter helps deliver wife's baby on side of road

Adam McDonald, Digital Content Producer
Updated 6 hrs ago

Covid-19 cases discovered on one US Navy ship in Middle East, suspected cases on a second

Covid-19 cases discovered on one US Navy ship in Middle East, suspected cases on a second

By Oren Liebermann, CNN
Posted on Feb 26, 2021

When a woman lost her wallet in Walmart, a good Samaritan drove to her home to return it

When a woman lost her wallet in Walmart, a good Samaritan drove to her home to return it

By Kelsie Smith, CNN
Updated 8 hrs ago

Hundreds of schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria, government official says

Hundreds of schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria, government official says

By CNN's Stephanie Busari, Nimi Princewill and Isaac Abrak
Updated 4 hrs ago

Here's why new 'WandaVision' episodes debut in the middle of the night

Here's why new 'WandaVision' episodes debut in the middle of the night

By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business
Updated 6 hrs ago

Tiger Woods is transferred to a new LA hospital as fellow golfers express their hopes for full recovery

Tiger Woods is transferred to a new LA hospital as fellow golfers express their hopes for full recovery

By Travis Caldwell, CNN
Posted on Feb 26, 2021

The suicide of the ex-USA Gymnastics coach who faced abuse charges was an 'escape from justice,' former gymnast says

The suicide of the ex-USA Gymnastics coach who faced abuse charges was an 'escape from justice,' former gymnast says

By Mallika Kallingal and Amanda Watts, CNN
Posted on Feb 26, 2021

Increasing number of unaccompanied children arriving at southern border setting off alarm bells for feds

Increasing number of unaccompanied children arriving at southern border setting off alarm bells for feds

By Priscilla Alvarez and Geneva Sands, CNN
Updated 16 hrs ago

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Springfield announces plans to bring elementary students back into school

Springfield announces plans to bring elementary students back into school

Posted on Feb 26, 2021

Owners of Westfield trucking company indicted for falsifying records

Owners of Westfield trucking company indicted for falsifying records

Updated 10 min ago

VIDEO: Northampton firefighters help rescue dog that fell through ice

VIDEO: Northampton firefighters help rescue dog that fell through ice

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Crews battle fire on Church Street in Easthampton

Crews battle fire on Church Street in Easthampton

Posted on Feb 26, 2021

Crews battling fire on Church Street in Easthampton

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Amherst resident concerned about UMass students breaking quarantine

Amherst resident concerned about UMass students breaking quarantine

Morgyn Joubert, Leon Purvis
Posted on Feb 11, 2021

Local company delivers 1,000 desks to Springfield students

Local company delivers 1,000 desks to Springfield students

Ryan Trowbridge
Posted on Feb 11, 2021

Parents speak out on remote learning issues for high needs students

Parents speak out on remote learning issues for high needs students

Morgyn Joubert, Briceyda Landaverde
Posted on Jan 29, 2021

Parents fighting for return of Southwick-Tolland-Granville sports

Parents fighting for return of Southwick-Tolland-Granville sports

Ryan Trowbridge, Kaylee Pugliese
Posted on Jan 28, 2021

MIAA cancels football post-season for 2021

MIAA cancels football post-season for 2021

Morgyn Joubert
Posted on Jan 20, 2021

Many students returning to the classroom for spring semester

Many students returning to the classroom for spring semester

Leon Purvis, Amanda Callahan
Posted on Jan 19, 2021

Springfield announces plans to bring elementary students back into school

Springfield announces plans to bring elementary students back into school

Ryan Trowbridge

Gov. Baker encouraging schools to join pooled COVID testing program

Gov. Baker encouraging schools to join pooled COVID testing program

Ryan Trowbridge

Over 400 students opt-out of living at UMass Amherst

Over 400 students opt-out of living at UMass Amherst

Ryan Trowbridge

School districts concerned over proposal to get students in classrooms by April

School districts concerned over proposal to get students in classrooms by April

Ryan Trowbridge, Audrey Russo

Local teachers concerned over state's plan to go back to the classroom

Local teachers concerned over state's plan to go back to the classroom

Ryan Trowbridge, Audrey Russo

Coronavirus News

Senate parliamentarian rules against including minimum wage in Covid relief bill

Senate parliamentarian rules against including minimum wage in Covid relief bill

By Lauren Fox, Ryan Nobles and Manu Raju, CNN
Updated 20 hrs ago

Senate parliamentarian rules against including minimum wage in Covid relief bill

Senate parliamentarian rules against including minimum wage in Covid relief bill

By Lauren Fox, Ryan Nobles and Manu Raju, CNN
Updated 18 hrs ago

3 Western Mass. communities at high-risk for spreading COVID-19

3 Western Mass. communities at high-risk for spreading COVID-19

Morgyn Joubert, Ryan Trowbridge
Updated 22 hrs ago

MassMutual Center celebrates state's opening announcement

MassMutual Center celebrates state's opening announcement

Morgyn Joubert, Leon Purvis
Updated 15 hrs ago

Gov. Baker defends state's vaccine rollout plan during oversight hearing

Gov. Baker defends state's vaccine rollout plan during oversight hearing

Morgyn Joubert, Audrey Russo
Updated 19 hrs ago

West Springfield High holding virtual swim meets

West Springfield High holding virtual swim meets

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10 Festive and Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter at Home This Year

10 Festive and Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter at Home This Year

Updated 9 min ago

Crews battling fire on Church Street in Easthampton

Crews battling fire on Church Street in Easthampton

Updated 3 hrs ago

Gov. Baker encouraging schools to join pooled COVID testing program

Gov. Baker encouraging schools to join pooled COVID testing program

Updated 3 hrs ago

Owners of Westfield trucking company indicted for falsifying records

Owners of Westfield trucking company indicted for falsifying records

Updated 4 hrs ago

Hearing held regarding case against Stewart Weldon

Hearing held regarding case against Stewart Weldon

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