TORONTO — As one Red Sox rookie returns to the lineup, another sits as the Red Sox look to secure a series sweep and their fifth straight win Wednesday night against the Blue Jays.After not starting Tuesday due to left side discomfort, shortstop David Hamilton...
SPRINGFIELD — Vanessa Ford, a frequent performer at civic events, sang an extended version of “Amazing Grace” Wednesday for Juneteenth commemorations in Springfield City Hall.And when she got to a soaring lyric “My chains are gone. I’ve been set free” the crowd of more than...
On Wednesday at 5:27 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Berkshire County.The weather service comments, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.""Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," explains the weather service. "Turn around, don't...
SPRINGFIELD — Wearing a pair of earrings in the shape of a Springfield map, Jean Canosa Albano, assistant director of libraries, said she supports a residency rule as a concept for city jobs, but also said the requirement makes it really difficult to find certified...
An updated air quality alert was issued in effect until Thursday at 11 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Middlesex, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties."The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has issued an Air Quality Alert for Ground Level Ozone,...
On Wednesday at 6:08 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 6:45 p.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Worcester counties.Expect nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph.“At 6:08 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over...
The name synonymous in the United States for resealable containers, Tupperware, is closing its only factory in the country.The company issued a worker adjustment and retraining notification (WARN) in South Carolina last week, announcing its 148 employees will be laid off starting in September.The facility,...
Season 7 of Tyler Perry’s “Sistas” continues on BET this Wednesday, June 19 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT with a new episode.Those without cable can watch the new episode for free through either Philo, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, each of which offer a free trial to new users.“‘Sistas’...
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 5:08 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Berkshire County.Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 50 mph."At 5:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Adams, or near North...
An updated flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 6:23 p.m. in effect until 7:30 p.m. for Franklin and Hampshire counties.The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues for Franklin and Hampshire counties.""Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and...