As winter approaches, local departments of public works are struggling to find independent snowplow drivers — and some are offering bonuses as incentives.And despite saying on its website that the deadline to find drivers has passed, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation continues to digitally advertise...
Boston - State Senator Paul W. Mark announces that his staff will host office hours in Williamsburg for two days in Nov. Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator’s Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to ask for assistance with...
When police arrived on the scene of an overdose in the Berkshires several years ago, officers didn’t have any naloxone, a medication that can reverse an opioid overdose. It is often known by the brand name Narcan. “In the presence of a police officer waiting...
BOSTON — State Senator Paul W. Mark announces today that his staff will host office hours in Southwick for two days in November. Residents of any of the 57 municipalities in the Senator’s Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin, and Hampshire District are encouraged to ask for assistance...
While the Timberwolves looked like they were going to start pulling away from the Celtics in the fourth quarter, that’s when Jayson Tatum started to take the game over. He scored 10 fourth-quarter points to help boost the C’s into a close game Monday at...
WESTFIELD — Residents will go to the polls today to decide contested races for mayor, at-large city councilor, Ward 1 councilor, Ward 2 councilor, School Committee and Athenaeum trustee. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Mayor Michael McCabe is running for reelection to what...
Dear Annie: While I have thought of writing to you many times, I have never done so until now. “Old Soul’s” story touched me very much — the one about being completely cut off from a friend.A few years ago, I had a very dear...
Dear Amy: Eight months ago, I ran into an old flame.We had a three-year relationship that ended 10 years ago.We did not stay in touch after our breakup, and we both moved on with other people for longer relationships.We each broke up with our partners...
The Celtics became the final NBA team to fall into the loss column this season on Monday night with an overtime loss against the Timberwolves. The setback is nothing to be ashamed of for Boston after a five-game winning streak to open the year. The...
A Massachusetts man was prohibited from having guns. However, the Kingston Police Department said he was caught using a 3D printer to make them. On Saturday, Charles Santos, 34, of Kingston was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a large capacity firearm, possess ammunition...
