WESTFIELD — The Westfield River Elementary School hosted this year’s Summer Academy for 100 rising first to fourth graders from July 7-31, led by Kate Perez, 5-12 math supervisor, and Anna Antropova, pre-K to 12 English language learners program supervisor. Students were recommended by their...
In Western Massachusetts, it has become more common for athletes to continue playing their respective sports at the collegiate level. Morrie Fried and Simon Mele are the latest examples, as the Pittsfield baseball teammates announced their commitments to play Division I last week. If you...
Dear Eric: Our daughter-in-law recently turned 40, and they had a large party to celebrate at their house. We were not invited but were asked to take care of their dog while they went to a family camp for a week prior to the party....
SOUTHWICK — After an allegation by a former Select Board member that Russell Anderson, who won a seat on the Select Board in May, was in Town Hall during the day of the election, his challenger, John Cain who lost by 20 votes, suggested Anderson’s...
BECKET — What’s the secret to Bill T. Jones’ success?The 73-year-old choreographer continues to create outstanding, engaging dances and has shown no signs of slowing down.His dance company — Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Company — remains in demand and still tours four decades...
The taxpayer cost of redeveloping the historic White Stadium in Franklin Park won’t be known until the end of the year, Mayor Michelle Wu revealed this week. In an interview with WBUR on Tuesday, Wu did not provide a current estimate of the multi-million dollar...
Life Alive Organic Café, a small but growing Massachusetts-based chain known for its organic ingredients and nutrient-dense recipes, is expanding its footprint into another Boston-area suburb.On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Life Alive will open the doors to a new location at 91 Middlesex Turnpike in Burlington,...
Incorrect altitude readings on the Army helicopter that collided with a passenger plane over Washington, D.C., in January contributed to the aircraft getting too close, but air traffic controllers warned about the hazards helicopter traffic presented years before the crash.Those warnings came even before the...
A 48-year-old woman who worked as the postmaster for the Seekonk Post Office pleaded guilty to federal charges on Wednesday for stealing close to $20,000 through no-fee money orders.Bethany LeBlanc, of Seekonk, pleaded guilty to a single count of theft of government money. Her sentencing...
Remember Ben Watson, the former New England Patriots tight end who seemingly played forever? A former first-round pick and Super Bowl champ, Watson is remembered for his hustle play in the 2005 playoffs.Following a Tom Brady interception at the goal line, Watson hustled the length...
