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Novanta: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

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Eovaldi scheduled to start for Boston against Oakland

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Capitals host the Bruins after overtime victory

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Winning numbers drawn in 'Lucky For Life' game

Posted on May 10, 2021

Winning numbers drawn in 'MassCash' game

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Winning numbers drawn in 'Numbers Evening' game

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Latest Video Update

Monday night news update

Monday night news update

Updated 10 hrs ago

AK-47 recovered as police investigate late-night shooting in Springfield

AK-47 recovered as police investigate late-night shooting in Springfield

Ryan Trowbridge
Updated 19 hrs ago

Jazz and Roots Festival expected in August as Springfield COVID-19 cases decline

Jazz and Roots Festival expected in August as Springfield COVID-19 cases decline

Ryan Trowbridge
Updated 20 hrs ago

THE LATEST: Local hospital data on COVID-19 testing, vaccines

THE LATEST: Local hospital data on COVID-19 testing, vaccines

Updated 20 hrs ago

Safe alternatives for your pool water amid chlorine shortage

Safe alternatives for your pool water amid chlorine shortage

Ryan Trowbridge, Lena Dziechowski
Updated 21 hrs ago

Podcast: Alzheimer’s Association

Podcast: Alzheimer’s Association

Updated 19 hrs ago

Greenfield Public Library offering new afterschool program

Greenfield Public Library offering new afterschool program

Jenna Reyes
Updated May 10, 2021

U.S. and World News

One of Italy's most idyllic islands is 'Covid-free'

One of Italy's most idyllic islands is 'Covid-free'

Livia Borghese, CNN
Posted on May 11, 2021

Biden approval rating hits 63%, new AP poll shows

Biden approval rating hits 63%, new AP poll shows

By JULIE PACE and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press
Updated 1 hr ago

McDonald's is changing its coffee cups to promote the COVID-19 vaccine

McDonald's is changing its coffee cups to promote the COVID-19 vaccine

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
Updated 1 hr ago

Russian school shooting in Kazan kills 7 students, 1 teacher

Russian school shooting in Kazan kills 7 students, 1 teacher

By Associated Press
Updated 1 hr ago

Starbucks unveils new Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino

Starbucks unveils new Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappuccino

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
Updated 1 hr ago

1 million people sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage after Biden reopens exchange

1 million people sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage after Biden reopens exchange

By Tami Luhby, CNN
Updated 1 hr ago

Murder suspect who fled with a tiger has been caught, but not the animal, Houston police say

Murder suspect who fled with a tiger has been caught, but not the animal, Houston police say

By Carma Hassan, Keith Allen and Amir Vera, CNN
Updated 8 hrs ago

A 1985 unsolved homicide case in Montana gets a big break in identifying the victim, thanks to DNA samples

A 1985 unsolved homicide case in Montana gets a big break in identifying the victim, thanks to DNA samples

By Amanda Jackson and Jennifer Henderson, CNN
Updated 9 hrs ago

NYPD officers rescue ducklings, lead mama duck and family back to Central Park

NYPD officers rescue ducklings, lead mama duck and family back to Central Park

By WCBS Web Staff
Updated 9 hrs ago

Russell Westbrook breaks the NBA record for triple-doubles, surpassing Oscar Robertson

Russell Westbrook breaks the NBA record for triple-doubles, surpassing Oscar Robertson

By Jill Martin, CNN
Updated 10 hrs ago

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Tyson raising pay to keep up as US chicken demand soars

Tyson raising pay to keep up as US chicken demand soars

By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer
Updated 10 hrs ago

Chunk of highway goes flying through truck's windshield after lightning strikes road

Chunk of highway goes flying through truck's windshield after lightning strikes road

By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN
Updated 11 hrs ago

California man charged with using COVID loans to buy Ferrari

California man charged with using COVID loans to buy Ferrari

Updated 12 hrs ago

Police deliver Mother's Day flowers after arresting delivery driver for DUI

Police deliver Mother's Day flowers after arresting delivery driver for DUI

By Rachel Trent, CNN
Updated 13 hrs ago

NBC will not air the next Golden Globes after diversity controversy

NBC will not air the next Golden Globes after diversity controversy

By Frank Pallotta and Brian Lowry, CNN
Posted on May 10, 2021

Thinking about renovating your home? Here's where to start

Thinking about renovating your home? Here's where to start

Emily Van de Riet, Digital Content Producer
Updated 13 hrs ago

Two college students had to be rescued when their boat made of plastic buckets and kiddie pools drifted out to sea

Two college students had to be rescued when their boat made of plastic buckets and kiddie pools drifted out to sea

By Amanda Jackson and Justin Lear, CNN
Updated 14 hrs ago

Italian woman accidentally given 6 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Italian woman accidentally given 6 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

By Jack Guy, Livia Borghese and Lindsay Isaac, CNN
Updated 15 hrs ago

Therapy dog for woman in wheelchair now needs wheelchair of his own

Therapy dog for woman in wheelchair now needs wheelchair of his own

By Marlee Ginter KOVR
Updated 15 hrs ago

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Gov. Baker to meet with President Biden on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Gov. Baker to meet with President Biden on COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Updated 2 hrs ago

Cool & breezy, but a pleasant May day on tap

Cool & breezy, but a pleasant May day on tap

Updated 26 min ago

Dan's Tuesday Morning Forecast

Six Flags reveals the park's reopening plans

Six Flags reveals the park's reopening plans

Updated 10 hrs ago

Six Flags reveals the park's reopening plans

Family searching for answers after unsolved murder of a Ware grandfather

Family searching for answers after unsolved murder of a Ware grandfather

Updated 10 hrs ago

Family searching for answers after unsolved murder of a Ware grandfather

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CDC: virtual learning could pose serious risk to child's mental health

CDC: virtual learning could pose serious risk to child's mental health

Ryan Trowbridge, Jordyn Jagolinzer
Posted on Mar 26, 2021

UMass now allowing some spectators at sporting events

UMass now allowing some spectators at sporting events

Ryan Trowbridge
Posted on Mar 25, 2021

UMass Amherst lifting some restrictions as COVID-19 cases decrease

UMass Amherst lifting some restrictions as COVID-19 cases decrease

Ryan Trowbridge, Leon Purvis
Posted on Mar 25, 2021

Schools make COVID-19 safety adjustments before welcoming students back

Schools make COVID-19 safety adjustments before welcoming students back

Morgyn Joubert, Audrey Russo
Posted on Mar 24, 2021

State releases guidelines for graduation and commencement ceremonies

State releases guidelines for graduation and commencement ceremonies

Western Mass News Staff
Posted on Mar 24, 2021

Springfield schools granted waiver to delay return to full-time in-person learning

Springfield schools granted waiver to delay return to full-time in-person learning

Lindsey Kane
Posted on Mar 23, 2021

State: high school students to resume full-time in-person learning by May 17

State: high school students to resume full-time in-person learning by May 17

Ryan Trowbridge, Lindsey Kane

Exam requirement lifted for Class of 2022 due to pandemic

Exam requirement lifted for Class of 2022 due to pandemic

Ryan Trowbridge

Schools urging precautions to prevent COVID-19 spread after April vacation

Schools urging precautions to prevent COVID-19 spread after April vacation

Ryan Trowbridge, Leon Purvis

UMass Amherst planning to return to full campus this fall

UMass Amherst planning to return to full campus this fall

Ryan Trowbridge

Some students thriving due to flexible in-person learning at one Springfield school

Some students thriving due to flexible in-person learning at one Springfield school

Ryan Trowbridge, Kaylee Pugliese

Coronavirus News

Biden approval rating hits 63%, new AP poll shows

Biden approval rating hits 63%, new AP poll shows

By JULIE PACE and HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press
Updated 1 hr ago

Officials: 446 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 14 newly confirmed deaths in Mass.

Officials: 446 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, 14 newly confirmed deaths in Mass.

Updated 16 hrs ago

Headed Back to the Office? Here's How to Help Your Pet Cope

Headed Back to the Office? Here's How to Help Your Pet Cope

Updated 18 hrs ago

THE LATEST: Local hospital data on COVID-19 testing, vaccines

THE LATEST: Local hospital data on COVID-19 testing, vaccines

Updated 20 hrs ago

Bodies of Covid-19 victims are still stored in refrigerated trucks in NYC

Bodies of Covid-19 victims are still stored in refrigerated trucks in NYC

By Mirna Alsharif and Ray Sanchez, CNN
Posted on May 7, 2021

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Dan's Tuesday Morning Forecast

Dan's Tuesday Morning Forecast

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STREAMING NOW: PeopleTV

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Ducklings, mama duck reunited in Central Park with help of NYPD officers

Ducklings, mama duck reunited in Central Park with help of NYPD officers

Updated 9 hrs ago

High school coaches weigh in on MIAA debate over Super 8 tournaments

High school coaches weigh in on MIAA debate over Super 8 tournaments

Updated 9 hrs ago

Family searching for answers after unsolved murder of a Ware grandfather

Family searching for answers after unsolved murder of a Ware grandfather

Updated 10 hrs ago

Six Flags reveals the park's reopening plans

Six Flags reveals the park's reopening plans

Updated 10 hrs ago

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