The threat of a government shutdown is hanging over the heads of the American people. And if Congress doesn’t pass a new spending bill by Sept. 30, that threat will turn into a reality.A government shutdown typically occurs when Congress fails to pass the spending...
People in the Northern Hemisphere will have one more time to see a special supermoon in the night sky on Friday, and a few planets will make some cameos alongside.The fourth supermoon of 2023, known as the Harvest Moon, is expected to appear on Friday,...
Cummington is the first rural area in Massachusetts to receive cultural district designation — recognized in March — making it the artistic center of the rural Hilltowns region.“This will help put the Hilltowns and their unique rural, historic and artistic character on the map,” said...
Seven people have pleaded guilty to running a large-scale marriage fraud agency that arranged hundreds of fake marriages, including lying about domestic abuse, to get green cards, according to federal prosecutors. On Wednesday, Marcialito Biol Benitez, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit marriage fraud...
A singer from Massachusetts who won over the hearts of millions with her incredible voice and personal anecdotes on “America’s Got Talent” did not walk away with the winning title.Darcangelo performed “Only Love Can Hurt Like This” by Paloma Faith with Grammy and Emmy winner...
Music all day and all night is on tap for Friday and Saturday as the Northampton Jazz Festival kicks off its 12th year of free live jazz performances throughout downtown Northampton.It all begins on Friday with the free Jazz Strut from 4:30 to 11:30 p.m....
For all of MassLive’s Big E coverage, click here.As the rainy weather leaves New England, more visitors are headed to The Big E.Some of the most popular food vendors at The Big E saw a drop in sales after a rainy weekend and low attendance, according...
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A staple hangout spot in Templeton that had just reopened was destroyed by a large fire Wednesday night that started while patrons were inside.The Otter River Pub and Red Onion Pool Hall on Main Street in Templeton caught fire around 10 p.m. on Sept. 27,...
You check your phone and there’s a text message with an unfamiliar web link that indicates a U.S. Postal Service delivery requires you to respond.What should you do? Don’t click – it’s likely you’re a smishing target.Smishing is a form of phishing – sending fraudulent...
