On Thursday at 8:15 a.m. the National Weather Service released an updated flash flood warning in effect until 11:15 a.m. for Norfolk, Plymouth and Suffolk counties."At 8:15 a.m., the public reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of...
Over 30 pipe bands made up of 600 - 700 on bagpipes and drums will march in opening ceremonies at the Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on July 19 at Look Park inn Northampton. (SUBMITTED)The Westfield NewsNORTHAMPTON — The 30th annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival will...
WESTFIELD — On July 7, the City Council unanimously passed the first reading of a $45 million bond to construct a new police station on Union Street on the site of the former Blessed Sacrament Parish, which is in the process of being demolished.Councilor James...
SOUTHWICK — After officers were dispatched to a report by a concerned citizen about a man and woman who appeared to be nodding off while parked at a convenience store, they were found in possession of fentanyl and charged with trafficking.Kristian Robare, 51, and Kristen...
HOLYOKE — As Michael Moriarty ends his tenure on the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, he continues to champion early literacy statewide and nationally. Reflecting on his 10 years on the board, Moriarty highlights his work on the state’s curriculum framework and questions...
Dear Eric: I am the youngest of three sons, and both of my brothers passed away suddenly, with the latest one just three years ago. Now I find myself thrust into the role of executor for my parents who are both about to turn 90....
An artist's rendition of what the Ludlow Service Plaza might look like after renovations. (Courtesy of Applegreen)The RepublicanLUDLOW — Irish company Applegreen has released a design concept for the Massachusetts Turnpike plazas in Ludlow — a barn-like stone-and-timber look, similar to what it wants to...
When George Arab’s mother grew older and had to be placed in a nursing home, he never got the chance to visit her.Arab, a Rutland resident with 25 years of experience in the healthcare information technology industry, had purchased a pizzeria in 2020. With work...
Post-game celebrations after easy wins will be tougher to come by over the next few weeks as the Red Sox' schedule becomes more demanding. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)Getty ImagesBOSTON — Playtime is over. Now comes the hard part.The Red Sox took care of business...
FOXBOROUGH — If all Lionel Messi did was take the field, many of the 43,293 fans at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday night would have been able to cross an item off their bucket list. He didn’t even have to start. As long as Messi came...
