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Dryer fire at Laundromax on Liberty Street

Dryer fire at Laundromax on Liberty Street

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Morgan Briggs, Tyler Beraldi and Photojournalist: Benjamin Jackson
The Springfield Fire Department responded to a dryer fire on Sunday evening at the Laundromax on Liberty Street.

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‘Polar Plunge’ for the Special Olympics takes place in Westfield

‘Polar Plunge’ for the Special Olympics takes place in Westfield

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Anthony Garuti and Tyler Beraldi
'Polar Plunge' for the Special Olympics takes place in Westfield

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‘Tibet Day’ Flag Raising and March takes place in Amherst, Northampton, and Easthampton

‘Tibet Day’ Flag Raising and March takes place in Amherst, Northampton, and Easthampton

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Morgan Briggs, Photojournalist: Benjamin Jackson and Tyler Beraldi
On Sunday, the Amherst Town Council Members welcomed the Regional Tibetan Community of Western Mass to the steps of Town Hall to celebrate the Tibetan Uprising.

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Local businesses prepare for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Local businesses prepare for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey and Tyler Beraldi
The countdown is on for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, and of course the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s parade.

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Hawley crews respond to car rolling down an embankment

Hawley crews respond to car rolling down an embankment

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Emergency crews in Hawley responded to a car down an embankment on Saturday night.

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Police in West Springfield are seeking the public’s help in identifying a shoplifting suspect.

West Springfield Police search for shoplifting suspect

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police in West Springfield are seeking the public’s help in identifying a shoplifting suspect.

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Jones headed to Jags.

Patriots trading Mac Jones to Jaguars

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WABI News Desk
Pats trading former first round QB.

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The Springfield Thunderbirds hosted their annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ night on Saturday.

Thunderbirds host ‘Pink in the Rink’ night for breast cancer awareness

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 9:32 PM EST
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By Morgan Briggs, Photojournalist: Benjamin Jackson and Tyler Beraldi
The Springfield Thunderbirds hosted their annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ night on Saturday.

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Warrants stated the deputies “knowingly reported five hoax emergencies.”

Four people arrested on drug charges in Longmeadow

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 6:57 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
According to the Longmeadow Police Department, after a months-long investigation, four people were placed under arrest on Friday on drug charges.

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Over a dozen arrested following ’Blarney Blowout’

Over a dozen arrested following ’Blarney Blowout’

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 6:51 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
In Amherst, more than a dozen arrests were made on Saturday as local college students participated in the annual ‘Blarney Blowout’ festivities.
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Police in Longmeadow are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a hit and run.

Police look to identify suspects involved in Longmeadow hit-and-run

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 8:54 AM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police in Longmeadow are seeking the public’s help in identifying two suspects in a hit and run.

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Western Mass Runners’ Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place in Holyoke

Western Mass Runners’ Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place in Holyoke

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 10:44 PM EST
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By Photojournalist: Benjamin Jackson, Addie Patterson and Tyler Beraldi
The class of 2024 was inducted into the Western Mass runners Hall of Fame on Friday evening.

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Chicopee Parade Committee celebrates Irish Night as St Patrick’s Parade approaches

Chicopee Parade Committee celebrates Irish Night as St Patrick’s Parade approaches

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 10:31 PM EST
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By Chris Pisano, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Tyler Beraldi
Holyoke is gearing up for one of their biggest events of the year – the annual St. Patrick’s celebrations scheduled for next weekend.

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Students and emergency personnel prepare for ‘Blarney Blowout’

Students and emergency personnel prepare for ‘Blarney Blowout’

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 6:58 PM EST
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By Olivia Hickey
The off-campus event is not university sponsored, but it has the whole town preparing for the mishaps that can come with it.

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Business owners and organizers prepare for Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

Business owners and organizers prepare for Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 6:55 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Tyler Beraldi
We’re just over a week away from one of the biggest attractions in western Mass - the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Road Race and Parade - and local leaders are putting the finishing touches on next weekend’s event schedule.

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Bradley Airport pushing to allow direct flights to London

Bradley International Airport pushing to allow direct flights to London

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 6:50 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson and Tyler Beraldi
With spring break on many peoples’ minds, you may be looking at a trip overseas. However, you have to make the drive out to Boston if you’re looking for a direct flight to London.

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Holyoke parade organizers meet to discuss safety plans

Holyoke parade organizers meet to discuss safety plans

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 4:05 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Ryan Trowbridge
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Holyoke are fast approaching and security is a top priority for city officials before the annual road race and parade step off.

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Amherst rental properties, UMass preparing for ‘Blarney Blowout’

Amherst rental properties, UMass preparing for ‘Blarney Blowout’

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 3:45 PM EST
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Ryan Trowbridge
“Blarney Blowout”, an annual celebration many college-aged students in Amherst participate in, is expected to take place this weekend.

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First marijuana dispensary opens in West Springfield

First marijuana dispensary opens in West Springfield

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 2:39 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith, Photojournalist: Matt White and Ryan Trowbridge
The first marijuana retailer opened in West Springfield on Friday after many years of pushback from people in town.

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Officials are looking to identify human remains found in Great Barrington.

Officials identify human remains found in Great Barrington

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 11:13 AM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Officials are looking to identify human remains found in Great Barrington.

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Firefighters responded to a house fire on George Washington Road the morning of March 8.

5 people, 4 dogs forced out by fire in Enfield home

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 6:50 AM EST
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By Rob Polansky
Firefighters responded to a house fire in Enfield on Friday morning.

US & World News

FILE - Dragon Ball Z booth is seen during New York Comic Con at the Jacob K. Javits Convention...

‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 5:43 AM EST
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By The Associated Press and MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press
The studio of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama says he has died at age 68.

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Allegations arise that former Holyoke City Councilor has defected to Russia

Allegations arise that former Holyoke City Councilor has defected to Russia

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 10:27 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson, Hugh Zeitlin, Tyler Beraldi and Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere
A video being shared on social media has many wondering if former Holyoke City Councilor Wilmer Puello-Mota has now joined Russia in its fight against Ukraine.

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President Biden confronts hot-button issues in his State of the Union Address

President Biden confronts hot-button issues in his State of the Union Address

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 10:23 PM EST
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere and Tyler Beraldi
On Thursday night, President Joe Biden addressed the nation for his third State of the Union Address.

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Springfield man arrested following traffic stop in Chicopee

Springfield men arrested following traffic stop in Chicopee

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 9:36 PM EST
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By Tyler Beraldi
According to the Chicopee Police Department, on Wednesday, a detective in an unmarked police cruiser was operating on Front St when he observed a Nissan Maxima with no registration sticker on the license plate.

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Sycamore Street gang member arrested on gun and drug charges

Sycamore Street gang member arrested on gun and drug charges

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 9:29 PM EST
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By Tyler Beraldi
The Springfield Police Department reported that Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni’s SAFE Task Force arrested a longtime member of the notorious Sycamore Street Gang.

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19-year-old arrested on drug charges following traffic stop in Pittsfield

19-year-old arrested on drug charges following traffic stop in Pittsfield

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 6:30 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson and Tyler Beraldi
A 19-year-old has been arrested following a traffic stop on Wednesday.

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Longmeadow Police Department investigate string of package thefts

Longmeadow Police Department investigate string of package thefts

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 6:26 PM EST
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By Olivia Hickey, Tyler Beraldi and Photojournalist: Robert Jewell
In Longmeadow, police are investigating multiple packages stolen off of a property on Roseland Terrace.

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Pro-Israel signs vandalized in Hatfield

Pro-Israel signs vandalized in Hatfield

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 6:26 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Tyler Beraldi
Police in Hatfield told us they are looking into a sign found vandalized outside of a house this week. The homeowner told us that both he and his son were shocked and confused.

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Discussion held on how violence impacts young mothers and children

Discussion held on how violence impacts young mothers and children

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 4:28 PM EST
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Ryan Trowbridge
On Thursday, Western Mass News got a rare glimpse into the lives of young mothers who are trying to protect themselves and their children at a time of personal crisis and community violence in Springfield

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Lawmakers, Springfield organization react to passage of emergency state shelter proposal

Lawmakers, Springfield organization react to passage of emergency state shelter proposal

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 3:48 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
A bill limiting how long both migrants and homeless individuals can stay in emergency shelters in Massachusetts is now awaiting possible action in the Senate after passing in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

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UMass coaches discuss impact of conference change on athletic programs

UMass coaches discuss impact of conference change on athletic programs

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 3:20 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
UMass Amherst officially announced Thursday that they are making a move over to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) as a full member in July 2025.

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UMass Athletics formally announces move to Mid-American Conference

UMass Athletics formally announces move to Mid-American Conference

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 2:21 PM EST
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
Big changes will soon be coming to UMass Athletics as they prepare to move to the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

Sports

Thunderbirds, Rays of Hope preparing for annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ game

Thunderbirds, Rays of Hope preparing for annual ‘Pink in the Rink’ game

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 1:59 PM EST
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
An annual heartwarming tradition involving the Springfield Thunderbirds is taking place, once again, this weekend.

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Frontier Airlines.

Frontier Airlines begins service from Bradley to Tampa

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 1:45 PM EST
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By Evan Sobol
Frontier Airlines launched new service from Bradley International Airport to Tampa International Airport in Florida on Thursday.

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Southampton man charged after crashing into police cruiser

Southampton man charged after crashing into police cruiser

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 1:32 PM EST
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
A Northampton police officer was injured while responding to a call for downed wires Wednesday night.

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In this U.S. Army photograph by attorney Douglas Desjardins, a damaged Black Hawk helicopter...

Man who crashed snowmobile into parked Black Hawk helicopter is suing the government for $9.5M

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 1:06 PM EST
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By MICHAEL CASEY
A Massachusetts man wants the government to pay $9.5 million after being badly injured in a crash with a Black Hawk helicopter

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West Springfield Police searching for theft suspects

West Springfield Police searching for theft suspects

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
The West Springfield Police Department is asking for your help identifying two theft suspects.

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Officers were conducting a building check of an industrial complex on Harmony Street when he...

Man arrested for breaking and entering into an industrial complex in Adams

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 6:26 AM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Taylor Smith
Officers were conducting a building check of an industrial complex on Harmony Street when he was spotted.

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Chicopee man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography charges

Chicopee man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography charges

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 6:09 AM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Taylor Smith
36-year-old Michael Geoffroy will spend 20 years behind bars followed by 10 years’ probation after pleading guilty to charges of sexual exploitation of a child and child pornography charges.

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Amherst man indicted for possession and distribution of child pornography

Amherst man indicted for possession and distribution of child pornography

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 5:43 AM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Taylor Smith
He faces up to 20 years in prison followed by a lifetime of parole and a 250 thousand dollar fine.

US & World News

Police say Chasity Nunez and her 11-year-old daughter, Zella Nunez, were killed when their...

Mother, 11-year-old daughter die after parked SUV sprayed with gunfire

Updated: Mar. 7, 2024 at 5:41 AM EST
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By WBZ via CNN Newsource
Police say an arrest has been made in connection with the shooting, and they are searching for a second suspect.

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Celebrity bartending event held in Springfield to benefit Junior Achievement of Western Mass

Celebrity bartending event held in Springfield to benefit Junior Achievement of Western Mass

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 11:53 PM EST
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By Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Addie Patterson and Tyler Beraldi
A celebrity bartending event was held on Wednesday evening in Springfield.

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Public meets with Barnes Air National Guard Base about new jets, environmental impact

Public meets with Barnes Air National Guard Base about new jets, environmental impact

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 11:00 PM EST
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By Photojournalist: Matt Lafreniere, Maria Wilson and Tyler Beraldi
New fighter jets are coming to Barnes Air National Guard base in Westfield, but before the project fully ‘takes off,’ members of the Air National Guard Bureau met with the public on Wednesday to discuss the project’s possible environmental impacts.

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Town by Town: STCC International Woman’s Day Celebration, Traditional Irish Session, Beauty...

Town by Town: STCC International Woman’s Day Celebration, Traditional Irish Session, Beauty Bar Ribbon Cutting

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 8:01 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Tyler Beraldi
Check out Wednesday's Town by Town!

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Democratic state Rep. Aaron Michlewitz discusses a bill that would limit how long individuals...

Massachusetts debates how long homeless people can stay in shelters

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 7:22 PM EST
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By STEVE LeBLANC
Massachusetts House lawmakers have approved a proposal that would limit how long homeless people can stay in emergency state shelters

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The Longmeadow Police Department is looking to identify a suspect accused of stealing packages...

Longmeadow Police Department search for package thief

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson and Tyler Beraldi
The Longmeadow Police Department is looking to identify a suspect accused of stealing packages from a residence on Roseland Terrace on Tuesday.

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Aida’s Food Truck serves people in need, free of charge

Aida’s Food Truck serves people in need, free of charge

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 6:52 PM EST
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Tyler Beraldi
A local woman is helping hundreds of people every day with a food truck, and now she’s seeking your help in keeping that business afloat.

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Call to action in Holyoke following string of car break-ins

Call to action in Holyoke following string of car break-ins

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 6:50 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Tyler Beraldi
There has been a call to action in Holyoke following a recent string of car break-ins in the city.

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Voters and officials discuss “abysmal” turnout for Super Tuesday

Voters and officials discuss “abysmal” turnout for Super Tuesday

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 6:49 PM EST
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Tyler Beraldi
Just a day after we headed to the polls on Super Tuesday, we heard from voters as we look ahead to the general election.
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