Once a sought-after workplace, Mercy Medical Center in Springfield faces a potential mass exodus of doctors, physician assistants and nurses in the emergency department, as they claim the non-profit hospital focuses on “their bottom line.”MassLive spoke with multiple medical staff members close to the situation...
When it comes to Young@Heart concerts like “Dissecting The Beatles” on May 31 at the Academy of Music in Northampton, chorus director Bob Cilman is always tight-lipped about what songs they will be singing.“I like to keep it a surprise for our audiences,” he said.So,...
Karen Read looks toward her defense attorney Robert Alessi, as special prosecutor Hank Brennan questions Ian Whiffin, a digital intelligence expert with Celebrite, about the data on John O'Keefe's iPhone during her murder retrial in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Mass., Monday April 28, 2025....
When I turned on “Celtics City” to watch the final episode of the HBO documentary on Monday night, it felt like I was about to watch something that was going to end too soon.Not just because I’ve been enjoying it, but because another Celtics chapter...
Dear Eric: My estranged niece has a 9-year-old daughter whom we love very much. The father was married with children when she was born and died a few days after.We strongly feel his parents have a right to know of this fantastic child. Grandniece will...
Dear Annie: Over 10 years ago, I worked with a nonprofit organization on a contract project and became friendly with a few people on their team. I genuinely admired their mission, and when I moved on, I started making a modest monthly donation to support...
BASEBALLWestfield 10, Holyoke 0 (6 inn.)Westfield erased a nightmarish two-game slide which saw the Bombers lose to Pittsfield and Longmeadow by a combined score of 19-1 with a convincing shutout on Monday at Bullens Field.Patrick Moore (walk, two runs, RBI) and Ryan Garvey (run, RBI)...
There are no guarantees on “American Idol” — but when a performer leaves both the judges and Fantasia speechless, it’s probably a sign that they’ll advance to the next round.That’s exactly what happened for “Idol” contender Gabby Samone, whose rendition of the “A Song For...
During a special episode of “American Idol” that was dedicated to “iconic ‘Idol’ moments,” Season 3 winner Fantasia logged another entry in the show’s most stirring performances.The “Idol” champion, actress, and multi-platinum singer returned to the “Idol” stage during Monday night’s episode to perform her...
When recalling iconic moments from “American Idol” history, it’s impossible not to mention the show’s first-ever winner, Kelly Clarkson. And on Monday night’s episode of the singing competition, “Idol” hopeful Mattie Pruitt used one of Clarkson’s hits to help her advance to the Top 10.The...