Murder charge dismissed against Doris Pessolano in Springfield killing of...
Bail was set at $2,500 for Doris Pessolano, 35, of Springfield, charged with armed assault with intent to rob. SPRINGFIELD -- A murder charge was dismissed Wednesday against Doris Pessolano, leaving...
View ArticlePublic invited to ribbon-cutting ceremony at Springfield South End Community...
The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 26, 2017, for the new South End Community Center on Marble Street. SPRINGFIELD -- The public is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday...
View ArticleDo you know this guy? Springfield police seek suspect who planted skimming...
Police were alerted on this week to the presence of a skimming device found on an ATM machine at the Greater Springfield Credit Union. SPRINGFIELD - Police were alerted on this week to the presence of...
View ArticleJudge rules President Donald Trump can withhold Obamacare subsidies
A U.S. District Court judge rejected an emergency request by 18 states, including Massachusetts, to force the Trump administration to pay out health insurance subsidies. A U.S. District Court judge...
View ArticleU.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorses Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse for re-election
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, endorsed Holyoke Mayor Alex B. Morse on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 in his campaign for re-election to a fourth term on Nov. 7. HOLYOKE -- U.S. Sen. Elizabeth...
View ArticleSarno to name new Springfield fire commissioner
Mayor Dominic Sarno has scheduled a press conference for Thursday afternoon to announce his choice for fire commissioner. Current Commissioner, Joseph Conant's contract runs out with the city January...
View ArticleLudlow peewee football player kicked off team for directing racial slur at...
A weekend youth football game between two peewee football teams on Amherst Community Field ended abruptly after a child on one team called a peer opponent a racial slur. A weekend youth football...
View ArticleUMass manufacturing program held up by Beacon Hill budget spat
House Speaker Robert DeLeo is pushing for the program, but Gov. Charlie Baker is not releasing the funds. A proposed manufacturing program at the University of Massachusetts is being held up due to a...
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Northampton addiction recovery center celebrates its one-year anniversary
The Northampton Recovery Center celebrated its one year anniversary Wednesday. Watch video NORTHAMPTON - The Northampton Recovery Center celebrated its one year anniversary Wednesday with a small...
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With SkillSmart, EDC of Western Massachusetts connects people, training, jobs...
There are 43 organizations providing workforce training in the city and surrounding communities. Watch video SPRINGFIELD -- Baystate Health has 12,000 employees and makes about 1,400 new hires a year...
View ArticleNew sex offender living in Northampton, police say
A new sex offender has moved to Northampton, police said Wednesday. NORTHAMPTON - A new level 3 sex offender is now living in Northampton, police said Wednesday. James Coffman, 45, was convicted of...
View ArticleWare officials seek Town Meeting OK for marijuana sales local tax option
Voters will decide whether to approve the idea during a special Town Meeting on Nov. 13. WARE -- Town officials are seeking to charge recreational marijuana sellers the "local tax option" permitted by...
View ArticleHouse votes to curb abuse of handicapped parking placards
The bill imposes a fine of $500 the first time someone lies on a placard application and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. BOSTON -- The Massachusetts House on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at curbing...
View ArticleHouse votes to extend OSHA safety standards to municipal workers
Currently, OSHA only applies to private sector workers and state executive branch employees. BOSTON -- The Massachusetts House on Wednesday passed a bill that would extend federal safety standards to...
View ArticlePremiums for most popular Obamacare plans rising an average of 34 percent
Premiums for the most popular "Obamacare" plans are going up an average of 34 percent, according to a study Wednesday that confirms dire predictions about the impact of political turmoil on consumers....
View ArticleShould texting and walking be illegal?
Honolulu recently passed a law that would allow police officers to ticket people for texting while walking in the street. Honolulu recently passed a law that would allow police officers to ticket...
View ArticleCriminal justice system must reckon with unjust outcomes for minorities,...
The are few things more complicated in America -- or more vital to repair -- than the criminal justice system, New Yorker writer Jelani Cobb said at the Springfield Public Forum Wednesday evening....
View ArticleSouthwick Rotary Club holds 21st awards dinner (photos)
The Southwick Rotary Club held its 21st awards dinner Wednesday evening, presenting the Outstanding Vocational and Community Service Awards. SOUTHWICK -- The Southwick Rotary Club held its 21st awards...
View ArticleNorthampton Mayor David Narkewicz squares off with challenger John Riley at...
A political debate between Northampton mayoral candidates was held Wednesday night. NORTHAMPTON - Northampton Mayor David Narkewicz squared off with challenging mayoral candidate John Riley at a...
View ArticleBail reduced for Westfield man accused of supplying heroin in fatal overdose
Derek Webb is charged with manslaughter, alleged to have arranged the sale of heroin used in a fatal Westfield overdose. SPRINGFIELD -- Bail was reduced Wednesday for a man charged with manslaughter...
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