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Free financial literacy workshop offered to Holyoke students, families to prepare for college

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Holyoke, Massachusetts high school students and their families can learn about managing money and how to seek student loans at a free financial literacy workshop on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at Holyoke High School at 500 Beech St. with the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants and state Rep. Aaron Vega.

HOLYOKE -- Financial literacy such as getting skilled at managing money and seeking and dealing with student loans will be the topic of a free workshop at Holyoke High School at 500 Beech St. on Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

The workshop titled "Making Cents: You Can Afford College" is aimed at helping students and their families prepare for college, said state Rep. Aaron M. Vega, D-Holyoke, cosponsor of the event. The workshop will be in the cafeteria.

"As a strong supporter of higher education I think it's important for families and individuals to understand the investment, cost and impact of going to college today. This event is to inform families so people know and can plan for their children," Vega said in a text message last week.

The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) announced the financial literacy workshop as part of its new effort to inform students and families in the state's "Gateway Cities" about resources available for college, a press release said.

Gateway Cities, of which Holyoke is one, is the term for Massachusetts urban centers that once anchored a regional economy but are struggling with social and economic challenges while retaining clear assets to build on. Other Gateway Cities are Worcester, Lowell and New Bedford.

" 'Making Cents' will tap into the expertise of MSCPA members to bring advice and guidance on a variety of financial topics to the public statewide," the MSCPA website said.

MSCPA is the professional association of certified public accountants in Massachusetts, representing over 11,000 members, the press release said.

"The first series will focus on college savings plans, financial aid and other strategies for paying for college. 'Making Cents: You Can Afford College' will educate young people and their families on the resources available to help them afford the rising costs of higher education," the website said.

"Attendees will also learn ways to plan for their financial futures and receive one-on-one consultations with CPAs (certified public accountants) about their specific, individual needs," the website said.

Bank and college representatives are scheduled to attend the workshop to offer advice, the press release said.

"Our goal is to help students and their families better understand the cost of college and the many ways to bear the enormous burden of gaining a secondary education," Amy Pitter, president and CEO of MSCPA, said in the press release.


Presidential debate 2016: What you need to know to follow Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's 2nd matchup tonight

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton will go toe-to-toe again Sunday evening as they square-off in their second presidential debate.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton will go toe-to-toe again Sunday evening as they square-off in their second presidential debate.

With polls giving Clinton an edge following the first presidential forum, the Democratic nominee will look to continue building on her lead over her Republican rival in Sunday's debate.

Trump, who has threatened to wage more personal attacks against Clinton during the prime time event, meanwhile, will look to close the gap between himself and the former secretary of state and build momentum for his own White House bid.

Third party candidates Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party nominee, and Jill Stein, the Green Party presidential hopeful, meanwhile, will once again be left on the debate sidelines after failing to meet the minimum polling threshold to join Clinton and Trump on stage.

Here's what you need to know to tune in to the first presidential debate.

WHAT TIME WILL IT START?

The debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri will begin at 9 p.m. ET and run uninterrupted through 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9.

WHERE CAN I WATCH IT?

The debate will be broadcast live on major TV networks, including ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. It will also be shown on C-SPAN, CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.

WILL IT STREAM ONLINE?

ABC News and Facebook are partnering to broadcast the debate, as well as commentary before and after, live on the social media platform.

Other livestreams of the debate will be available on ABC News, Buzzfeed News, CBS News, CNN, C-SPAN, The Daily Caller, Fox News, Hulu, Huffington Post, NBC, PBS, Politico, Telemundo, The Wall Street Journal, Twitter, Univision, Yahoo and YouTube, among others.

Seen@ 2nd annual Kanetoberfest fundraiser to benefit Kane's Krusade throughout Western Mass.

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Kane's Krusade, a nonprofit organization that helps dogs in need in the greater Springfield area, held its second annual Kanetoberfest on Saturday at the Polish American Club in Feeding Hills.

AGAWAM - Kane's Krusade, a nonprofit organization that helps dogs in need in the greater Springfield area, held its second annual Kanetoberfest on Saturday at the Polish American Club in Feeding Hills.

The event featured more than 50 vendors, raffles including autographed items from the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox, gourmet dog ice cream from Jameson's Journey, kids' activities and much more.

The East Longmeadow Dog Obedience Training Club sponsored a dog show featuring categories such as "Owner and Dog Costume Contest," "Fastest Tail
Wagger" and "Best Trick" which the public was encouraged to enter. DJ Big Sid was in attendance as well as "celebrity dogs" Juno from Juno's Place, Jameson of Jameson's Journey, and Hudson the Railroad Puppy.

It was a dog-friendly event, as leashed and vaccinated dogs were welcomed.

The mission of Kane's Krusade is to improve the quality of life for dogs in the most under-served neighborhoods in Western Massachusetts. Kane's Krusade keeps dogs with their families by directly addressing the root causes of surrender - economic, behavioral and tenant/insurance issues. The organization distributes C.A.R.E. Kits (Canine Assistance, Resources and Empowerment) to families in need to help them care for their dogs in difficult times and prevent surrender to shelters.

All the money raised was slated to go towards serving the families and dogs that Kane's Krusade works with.

Woman grabbed and thrown to the ground in an attempted sexual assault in Boston

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Investigators in Boston are looking for a man they said threw a woman to the ground in Mission Hill, and then tried to sexually assault her.

BOSTON -- Investigators in Boston are looking for a man they said threw a woman to the ground in Mission Hill, and then tried to sexually assault her.

Officers in assigned to Roxbury were called to the area of Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park on Saint Alphonsus Street in Mission Hill Saturday around 1:40 p.m. for a report of an attempted sexual assault.

"On arrival, officers spoke with the adult female victim who stated that a male suspect approached her from behind on foot, threw her to the ground and attempted to sexually assault her before fleeing the area," police said.

The suspect is Hispanic, in his late 20s, and approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall with a slim build, a goatee and black hair in a ponytail. The suspect has tattoos on both arms and wore black and white sneakers, black shorts and a black shirt with white lettering.

"The suspect was later observed riding a Rincon model Giant brand mountain bike towards Huntington Avenue,"police said.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Boston Police at (617) 343-4400.

Vermont authorities said women from Chicopee and Springfield had 650 bags of heroin inside car

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Two Massachusetts women, one from Springfield and the other from Chicopee, were arrested Saturday after authorities said they found 650 bags of heroin inside the car they were driving.

SHARON, Vermont -- Two Massachusetts women, one from Springfield and the other from Chicopee, were arrested Saturday after authorities said they found 650 bags of heroin inside the car they were driving.

Vermont State Police said they pulled over a car on Interstate 89 in Sharon and inside were Shelby Cyr, 24, of Chicopee, and Melyza Rojas, 23, of Springfield. Police did not say who was driving in a news release.

When authorities searched the car, they found the heroin in the glove compartment, police said. Both women were taken into custody, booked and then released. They will have to appear in a Vermont court in January on charges of heroin possession and giving false information to police.

Authorities did not release a weight estimate on the amount of drugs allegedly found inside the car.

5 dead in multiple Vermont wrong-way crashes

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One man driving the wrong way on I-89 near Burlington, Vermont crashed into several vehicles, killing five and injuring an unknown number of people.

WILLISTON, Vermont— A wrong-way driver on Interstate 89 killed five people in several crashes, Vermont State Police said.

Steven D. Bourgoin, 36, is in custody after police said he drove his pickup truck northbound in the southbound lanes on the interstate beginning in Williston between Exits 11 and 12. Bourgoin reportedly smashed into one car, which burst into flames.

A Williston Police officer arrived, raced to the car and pulled a woman from the flaming vehicle. While he was extinguishing the blaze with a fire extinguisher and tending to the woman, Bourgoin allegedly stole the cruiser and fled, police said.

Police said Bourgoin headed south in the proper lanes toward Richmond, Vermont when Richmond police attempted to stop him. He then made a U-turn and headed north in the southbound lanes of the highway.

Police say near mile marker 80, Bourgoin collided with seven more vehicles. Several were killed and others injured in the crashes and at least one car burst into flames. He was ejected from the cruiser he was driving.

Five people were pronounced dead at the scenes of the crashes, but police cannot say how many people were injured. The injured were brought to the University of Vermont Medical Center by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Bourgoin was transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington where he is under treatment. Police have not released information about the extent of Bourgoin's injuries.

Williston is adjacent and east of Burlington.

The major east-west highway in the state was closed for a period of time. The northbound lanes were reopened at about 3 a.m. The southbound lanes, where the majority of crashes occurred, will remain closed as investigators examine the numerous crashes.

9-year-old girl shot in Boston Sunday morning

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A 9-year-old girl was shot in Roxbury Sunday morning around 1 a.m. on Annunciation Road, according to news reports.

BOSTON -- A 9-year-old girl was shot in Roxbury Sunday morning around 1 a.m. on Annunciation Road, according to Fox25 News.

Police were called to the area and found the little girl with a gunshot wound, but the injury is non-life threatening, police told the television station.

Authorities did not say exactly where the shooting occurred.

Police are also investigating a killing in Roxbury after officers were called to the area for a report of a shooting around 11 p.m. Saturday. A man was found a man with a gunshot wound. He was found in the area of 5 Cleaves Court, according to a news release.

The victim was taken to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police are investigating both shootings and no arrests had been made as of Sunday morning.

Orange Police will remember 95-year-old murder victim during annual parade

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Thomas Harty, 95, was killed and his wife Joanne Fisher, 77, was badly injured in an attack Wednesday night.

ORANGE - Police plan to remember a 95-year-old resident killed in a home invasion during the town's Celebrate the Harvest parade Sunday.

The annual parade route goes down East River Street and past the home where Thomas Harty, 95, lived. Hardy was killed and his wife Joanne Fisher, 77, was badly injured while attacked in their home Wednesday evening.

Orange Police Chief Craig Lundgren will lead the parade. He will stop the parade in front the home at 581 East River St. and place flowers there on behalf of the entire community, to remember Harty and out of respect for Joanne Fisher and her family.

The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. and will travel on 2A west to the center of town. It then goes south on South Main Street to the intersection of East River. The parade will then travel east on East River Street ending at the Orange Municipal Airport. Roads will be shut down to allow the parade to pass.

"At the Police Department we have struggled with the contrast between such a horrific event and this celebration," police officials said in a Facebook post.

Massachusetts State Police and local police are continuing to investigate the crime, which they are describing as a home invasion. Police are searching for a 2003 Toyota Corolla station wagon that was taken from the murder scene. The car is gray or silver with a Massachusetts license place of M99-949.

Those with information about the car or the homicide are asked to contact the Orange Police Department at 978-544-2128 or text a tip to 274637.


Whately Police, passerby save injured owl

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The owl was found on the side of Haydenville Road.

WHATELY - A passerby and the local police are being credited with saving an injured barred owl found on the side of the road.

The passerby, Amy Heflin, saw the owl at about 12:25 p.m., Friday on Haydenville Road. Concerned the bird would be struck by passing motorists, she carefully moved it to a safe spot and then called police.

Whately Police Sgt. Donald Bates responded and called the Massachusetts Environmental Police for advice. He eventually dropped the owl off at a rehabilitation center in Conway, police said.

Police said they later learned there may be a problem with the owl's legs.

"Thank you Amy for caring enough to stop and save the owl," police said on a Facebook page post.

Springfield mourns death of Sirdeaner Walker: What people were Tweeting about the anti-bullying activist

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Sirdeaner Walker fought locally, statewide and nationally to end bullying.

SPRINGFIELD - People across Western Massachusetts mourned the death of Sirdeaner Walker, who worked relentlessly to have a law written and passed to prevent bullying after her young son killed himself after being bullied by peers.

Walker, 51, of Springfield, died of breast cancer.

After Walker's sixth-grade son Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover hanged himself in their Springfield home when he was just 12, Walker fought locally, statewide and nationally to fight for an end to bullying.

In March 2011, she had a brief private meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the president's all-day conference on bullying prevention.

The Carl Joseph Walker-Hoover Foundation, established with Walker's blessing by then Springfield resident Gwynnetta J. (Sneed) Tanksley, has also awarded more than $64,000 in scholarships to some six dozen graduating high school seniors across the country.

Walker leaves three children and other family members. Her funeral is scheduled for Wednesday.

Here are some of the things people have been Tweeting about Walker.

Paradise City Arts Festival draws artists with museum-quality artworks (photos)

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The Paradise City Arts Festival features more than 250 juried exhibitors - some of the finest craft makers, painters, photographers and sculptors in the nation

NORTHAMPTON - For anyone who enjoys museum-quality artwork, food prepared by top local restaurants and live music, Northampton's Three County Fairgrounds is Paradise City every Columbus Day weekend.

The Paradise City Arts Festival features more than 250 juried exhibitors - some of the finest craft makers, painters, photographers and sculptors carefully selected by the show's founders Linda and Geoffrey Post from every corner of the United States. It is not a stretch to call them curators.

They also pride themselves on making sure each show - and this is the 22nd edition - has a number of new exhibitors giving visitors incentive to return year after year.

Among the new exhibitors this year is Carmine Angeloni of Belchertown, whose large and small photographs display his use of a wide range of light. "His photographs are absolutely fantastic," said one visitor to his booth.

"Did you know that visitors from all 50 states and every continent (except Antarctica - and we're working on that) have attended Paradise City Arts Festivals over the past 22 years?" said the Posts.

Among the exhibitors selected as a show stopper is Jessica Fields, a jeweler from Brooklyn, N.Y.

"I like to put on a necklace or ring and never take it off - having it become part of my identity," she said. "I became a jeweler because I found very little being sold that I could do that with."

The exhibitors don't get any breaks throughout the show with a steady stream of visitors looking to buy something for their homes or simply to admire the artistry.

"As soon as I get soup, everybody started buying again," said Valerie Bunnell of Florence.

Wrong-way driver kills 5 high school students, strikes 7 other cars in Vermont

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The driver was identified as Steven D. Bourgoin, who was arrested after the second crash.

WILLISTON, Vt. - Five high school students returning from a concert in Burlington, Vermont were killed after the car they were in was struck by a man who was driving the wrong way on the highway.

Officials from Harwood Union High School made counselors and administrators available to speak to students on Sunday and Monday, even though the school was closed for the three-day weekend. All the school's sporting events were also canceled, according to WCAX.com.

The students who died were identified as Mary Harris, 16, and Cyrus Zschau, 16, of Moretown, Janie Cozzi, 15, and Liam Hale, 16, of Fayston, and Eli Brookens, 16,of Waterbury, Vermont State Police said.

The teens were killed and many other people were injured after a 36-year-old man smashed into eight different vehicles while driving the wrong way on Interstate-89 late Saturday night.

Steven D. Bourgoin was arrested by police shortly after midnight Sunday following the string of crashes. Vermont State Police officials did not immediately release the charges he is facing.

At about 11:45 p.m., Saturday police receive a report of a motorist driving northbound in the southbound lane on Interstate-89 in Bolton. Police from two different departments and the Vermont State Police attempted to intercept the driver but were unsuccessful. The driver, who was operating a Toyota truck, struck a 2004 Volkswagen Jetta about 10 minutes later in Williston, causing that car to burst into flames, State Police said.

A Williston Police officer arrived first, raced to the car and pulled a female from the flaming vehicle. While he was extinguishing the blaze with a fire extinguisher and tending to the victims, Bourgoin allegedly stole the cruiser and fled, police said.

The officer radioed fellow police that his cruiser had been stolen. A Richmond Police officer then tried to intercept the stolen police cruiser on the highway. Bourgoin allegedly attempted to evade the officer by turning around the stolen cruiser and heading northbound in the southbound lane towards the original crash scene at a high rate of speed, state police said.

In the chase he struck seven additional cars.

The five teenagers were killed in the first crash.

There were multiple injuries in the second crashes, but police could not say how many people were hurt. Those victims were transported to the University of Vermont Medical Center, all with non-life threatening injuries, police said.

Bourgoin was taken into custody after the second crash. He is being treated at Vermont Medical Center. State Police did not release his condition.

This crash is still under investigation and anyone with any information is asked to call the Williston State Police at 802-878-7111.

2016 Staggered New England Auto Show at the Eastern States Exposition (photos)

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The 2016 Staggered New England Auto Show was held at the Eastern States Exposition on Sunday, Oct. 9 in West Springfield.

WEST SPRINGFIELD - The 2016 Staggered New England Auto Show was held at the Eastern States Exposition on Sunday, Oct. 9.

For more information about the show visit Staggered Auto Show website.

Chicopee police investigate shooting, no injuries reported

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The shooting occurred early Saturday in the Celestine Street area, Michael Wilk, public information officer for the department, said.

CHICOPEE-- No injuries were reported in a shooting that occurred early Saturday in the Willimansett section, police said.

Those who claimed to have been the victims of the shooting are not cooperating with police, Michael Wilk, public information officer for the department, said.

The shooting occurred about 4 a.m. in the Celestine Street area, Wilk said. Evidence of the shooting was recovered.

Those with information are asked contact detectives at 413-594-1730. Messages can also be left on the department's Facebook page. Or, via text a tip, text SOLVE CHICOPEE to 274637.

Friendly's in East Longmeadow to offer $2 burger/Fribble combo

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For a limited time, Friendly's on East Longmeadow's North Main Street will offer an original burger and junior Fribble combo meal for $2.

EAST LONGMEADOW -- Celebrating its new look, the Friendly's restaurant in East Longmeadow will offer a $2 burger/shake combo when it reopens after a refurbishing.

From Oct. 24 until Oct. 30, Friendly's location at 562 North Main St. will offer an original burger and 10-ounce junior Fribble meal for $2, according to a statement from the restaurant chain.

"Friendly's on North Main Street, which originally opened its doors in 1958, is one of the many locations to take part in the company's ongoing initiative to reposition the brand," the statement says. "In addition to the refurbished look and feel, the Friendly's team is excited to reintroduce guests to an updated menu."

In addition, the restaurant will include on its menu improvements to the Fishamajig, Friendly's SuperMelt Sandwiches and the Big-Two-Do, the statement says.

 

Smith College to host leaders of Black Lives Matter movement

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Smith College will host two leaders of the Black Lives Matter Movement who will give a keynote address entitled "Black Lives Matter: A Dialogue on the Movement," Friday evening.

Smith College will host two leaders of the Black Lives Matter Movement who will give a keynote address entitled "Black Lives Matter: A Dialogue on the Movement," Friday evening.

The address is a part of the "Where and When I Enter" symposium which is meant to connect scholars with activists by discussing topics raised in the feminism journal "Meridians: feminism, race, transnationalism."

Opal Tometi is a co-founder of the Black Lives Matters Movement and is credited with creating the social media and online strategies for the movement in its infancy. Along with here ties to the national organization, Tometi is also the executive director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration.

Janaya Khan is co-founder of the Black Lives Matters Toronto and is an international ambassador for the organization. She is also a social justice educator and author who has been featured on several media outlets.

The keynote address will be in John M. Greene Hall at 8 p.m. and will be moderated by activist, historian, and professor at the University of Illinois Chicago Barbara Ransby.

The symposium was open to the public and free, but tickets are required for the keynote address. Registration for tickets opened up early on Monday, but all spots were filled within hours.

Allegedly hacked emails suggest Clinton campaign feared upsetting Elizabeth Warren

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WikiLeaks published a second set of Clinton Campaign Chairman John Podesta's alleged private emails Monday, including messages in which the campaign expressed fear about antagonizing U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts over banking proposals.

Allegedly hacked emails released Monday, suggested that Hillary Clinton's Democratic presidential campaign feared antagonizing U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts over banking proposals.

According to the new batch of alleged emails published by WikiLeaks, Clinton campaign officials raised concerns that the popular Massachusetts Democrat would endorse primary rival Bernie Sanders if the former secretary of state opposed a new "Glass Steagall" Wall Street reform policy.

Mandy Grunwald, of Grunwald Communications, questioned the potential impacts of "not embracing a new Glass Steagall" in an alleged Oct. 2, 2015 email chain.

"I am still worried that we will antagonize and activate Elizabeth Warren by opposing a new Glass Steagall," she reportedly wrote. "I worry about defending the banks in the debate. We are not including Elizabeth's core point about this -- that the five biggest banks are now 30 percent bigger than they were five years ago.

"And, of course, by not embracing a new Glass Steagall, we are not separating 'everyday' banking from 'risky' banking -- her core belief about what's needed."

Grunwald added that while Clinton could face "phoniness charges" for changing her position, the campaign faces political risks by upsetting Warren.

"I worry about Elizabeth deciding to endorse Bernie," she wrote, raising concerns about the Vermont senator, whose campaign focused on financial system regulations, winning the senator's highly coveted endorsement.

Warren, who has made Wall Street overhauls a major focus of her political career, refrained from making an endorsement throughout the Democratic presidential primary, waiting until June to announce her support for Clinton's White House bid.

Elizabeth Warren endorses Hillary Clinton for president

The allegedly hacked emails, which span from September 2007 to March 2016, were posted online just days after an initial trove of messages were released on WikiLeaks and shortly after the U.S. government formally accused the Russian government of political cyber attacks.

Clinton doubled down on the accusation when asked about reportedly leaked Wall Street speech excerpts in Sunday's presidential debate, contending that Russia is working to influence the outcome of the election for her Republican rival Donald Trump.

According to Politico, the campaign has neither confirmed nor denied the alleged emails' authenticity.

Legalizing pot will take money from criminals, says travel show host Rick Steves

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Steves, who supports the legalization of marijuana, will speak Tuesday night at UMass.

AMHERST -- In a perfect world, travel writer and TV show host Rick Steves said, he would be talking about legalizing marijuana in a conservative nook of the state, not the University of Massachusetts.

"I would much rather (speak) to a more conservative organization and venue that wasn't already inclined to be in favor," he said.

But he hopes his talk Tuesday at the Mullins Center will help educate to in attendance on "the finer points of the issue beyond their love of marijuana." Sponsored by the UMass Cannabis Coalition, the 7 p.m. talk is free and open to the public.

The host of the PBS series "Rick Steves' Europe," is speaking here and in Boston Wednesday in support of Question 4 on the Nov. 8 statewide ballot, which would legalize recreational marijuana.

Steves, who has pushed for legalization in Washington, Colorado and Oregon, also plans to offer a matching donation of up to $100,000 to the "Yes on 4" campaign.

Massachusetts is one of six states with marijuana ballot questions next month.

Steves said some conservative groups were reluctant to sponsor the event. "They're so nervous about this. There's the notion this is pro drugs." Or, he said, that supporting legalization is unpatriotic.

"This is not about pro pot," he said in an interview Monday. "It's pro smart law." He said it's about "dealing with structural racism and fiscal responsibility."

People of color are much more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession, he said. "It gives young a people a record."

Steves has been involved in the issue since the 1990s, saying he was inspired by his travels in Europe and the approach of countries there to drug policy.

"This is my contribution to my democracy," he said. "It is my responsibility to speak out against it (criminalization of marijuana)."

Steves, who lives in Washington, said his state and Oregon have generated $120 million in tax revenue from the legal sale of marijuana. That, he said, is "money taken away from organized crime. I don't think there's a down side to what we've done."

The money can be used to educate and do research on marijuana use, he said.

Steves said nationwide change comes state by state, similar to the way gay marriage became legal. "States are incubators of change," he said. In many cases the same fear about legalization played out with gay marriage, he said.

He hopes to help reduce that fear and believes he is a good ambassador for legalization.

"We're not pot smokers," he said. "I'm not scary. ... I'm busy in my church. I care about this issue."

For his talk, Steves will look at what happened during the era of alcohol prohibition in 1920s and why legalization makes sense. He said it was harder and scarier to talk about the issue a decade or so ago. But now, he said, "it's exciting to talk about these days because it's common sense."

The Massachusetts Public Health Association came out recently in opposition to legalization. The association noted the discussion of racial disparities, but said there was no evidence legalization would make a difference.

The Massachusetts Medical Society also opposes legalization, as does Gov. Charlie Baker, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, Attorney General Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh.

Steves said while many in law enforcement oppose Question 4, many retired police support the legalization.

Auction called off for 935-979 Main St. in South End of Springfield

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The building was heavily damaged in the June 2011 tornado.

SPRINGFIELD -- The planned auction of 935-979 Main St. in Springfield's South End has been cancelled, according to a notice from auctioneer Aaron Posnick & Co. of West Springfield.

The sale was to have taken place Friday by order of the mortgage holder.

The property is a 10-unit commercial building with 19,000 square feet of space and and has a new roof, windows and heating, air conditioning and ventilation units, according to an advertisement.

It was home to several businesses, including BelMar Insurance, before the building and many of its neighbors on this stretch of Main Street were heavily damaged in the 2011 tornado. The businesses were forced to relocate.

In 2012, onetime florist Brent Bertelli and his Bertelli Realty Group purchased the building and Bertelli announced plans to renovate the first floor into a large floral shop. But the project never came together and Bertelli no longer owns a floral shop in the neighborhood. 

The property had been scheduled to be auctioned several times over the past year. Each time the sale was put off.

Turkey Hill Dairy issues ice cream recall

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The ice cream in question may contain undeclared almonds and eggs.

CONESTOGA, Pa. -- Turkey Hill Dairy is recalling select 48-ounce containers of its ice cream that are mislabeled.

The packages may include undeclared ingredients -- almonds and eggs -- and could be harmful to consumers with food sensitivities or allergies.

The side of the affected packages reads Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream while the lid reads Rocky Road Premium Ice Cream.

The recalled product information includes:


    • Name of product: Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream
    • Container size: 48 oz. (1.5 quarts, 1.42 liters)
    • UPC code: 20735-42095
    • Sell-by date: May 23, 2017 (Found printed on the bottom of the package


The recalled Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream is limited to packages with a sell-by date of May 23, 2017, and sold at stores in Massachusetts and Connecticut, as well as Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Missouri, Ohio, Rhode Island, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Illinois and Tennessee.

All affected stores have been instructed to remove the product from their shelves. All affected packages would have been purchased by consumers after Sept. 8.

Turkey Hill Dairy said it has not received any consumer illness complaints concerning this product recall. For consumers who are not allergic to almonds and eggs, there is no safety issue with the product.

Consumers who have purchased affected packages can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. They may also contact Turkey Hill Dairy at 800-693-2479.

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