A Massachusetts man who strangled his friend’s mother in 1981 was denied parole but encouraged to make changes and ask for an early review hearing. On Oct. 18, 1981, 20-year-old Bruce Chambers, along with 17-year-old Edward Palmariello, were painting inside Palmariello’s East Boston house where...
Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut historically opened one of the first poker rooms outside of Las Vegas. But the casino isn’t stuck in the past. With elevated amenities, more than 35 TVs, advanced technology and table-side massage therapy for after long sessions, Foxwoods Resort Casino...
SOUTHWICK — The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education recently recognized the Regional School District for returning to pre-pandemic achievement levels in math for grades 3-8 based on the results of the 2025 Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System.“This recognition is a direct reflection of the...
Health is defined by the World Health Organization as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Literacy is defined as the ability to use printed and written information to function in society, to achieve...
WESTFIELD — For the second year in a row, the Western Massachusetts Charity Drive is proving that giving back to the community can be just as fun as it is meaningful. On Friday, Nov. 1, the nonprofit will host its annual FunnyRaising Comedy Show at...
SPRINGFIELD — Several months after a Westfield Police officer filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court alleging the city had violated the federal Fair Labor Standards Act by not paying him overtime, the city responded denying nearly all the substantive allegations.The lawsuit, filed in September...
Attention, Star Wars fans and LEGO enthusiasts. The wait is over. The LEGO Star Wars UCS Death Star ($1,000) is out now, and it’s a galactic marvel that promises to elevate your collection to new heights. This isn’t just another LEGO set, it’s a monumental...
As witches, warlocks and millions of revelers descend upon Salem and its narrow 17th century roadways this fall, it’s not necessarily the massive crowds that keep the Witch City’s police chief up at night.It’s the memory of a split-second accident from his days with the...
The recent ousting of Market Basket’s longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas sent shock waves through New England, where generations of loyal shoppers now worry about the stores they relied on for generations.Demoulas, commonly known as “Artie T.” to his supporters, is seen by many as...
One bakery in Massachusetts is paying homage to a classic Halloween movie. Even more so, its turned the shop into a place where holidays like Halloween and Christmas collide. At Pete’s Sweets, located at 32 Shaker Road in East Longmeadow, the bakery is hosting “The...
