A 43-year-old Uxbridge police officer, who was killed when he was hit by a passing tractor-trailer on an icy Route 146 while helping another driver last week, was remembered in his obituary for his warm spirit and appreciation for life.Stephen LaPorta was pronounced dead at...
Massachusetts could see some brief snow showers, or even squalls, on Monday, a day that forecasters are otherwise expecting to remain relatively quiet.A Wind Advisory remains in place for parts of the Berkshires until 9 a.m., with winds between 15 and 25 mph and gusts...
As boys hockey teams head into the hearts of their schedules, MassLive wants to highlight some of the top games to watch each week.Whether it’s a potential milestone captured, a bout between two longtime rivals, or two streaking teams facing off, our staff will share...
As girls hockey teams head into the hearts of their schedules, MassLive wants to highlight some of the top games to watch each week.Whether it’s a potential milestone captured, a bout between two longtime rivals, or two streaking teams facing off, our staff will share...
As boys hockey teams head into the hearts of their schedules, MassLive wants to highlight some of the top games to watch each week.Whether it’s a potential milestone captured, a bout between two longtime rivals, or two streaking teams facing off, our staff will share...
Dear Eric: On December 12, “Professional Courtesy” wrote about a friend who had asked for a letter of recommendation and then edited it without the letter writer’s knowledge. The letter writer wrote, “I told him he could edit it, expecting he would send me the...
Cancer Connection in Northampton announces two new members of the nonprofit’s board of directors: Rebecca Finkel and Malaika Ross.Finkel has been a part of Cancer Connection’s events for the past two years, volunteering at Bed In, Harvest Dinner, Camilla’s Extravaganza, the Mother’s Day Half Marathon...
Springfield Regional Chamber President and CEO Diana Szynal was a featured guest speaker at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s “Transportation First: State of the Highways & Bridges.” The event explored how the Highway Division collaborates with cities and towns to meet local infrastructure needs...
I like to start off the new year with good news, and so despite having a mixed bag today, let’s begin with a positive bit of local news.I mentioned in November that Drawing Board Brewing, which ended up closing its previous shop in December, was...
The future of a Western Massachusetts college weighs heavily on its campus community.The road to financial stability at Hampshire College in Amherst has been rocky after it nearly closed in 2019 and then missed its enrollment goal by half in 2025.As the college deals with...
