The United States government has once again entered at least a partial shutdown. While Congress has funded most federal agencies, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains unfunded. The reason centers on immigration enforcement policy. Some members of Congress are objecting to Immigration and Customs...
Massachusetts will enjoy sunny, seasonably warm weather on Thursday before snowy conditions move in over the weekend.The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for most of the state for Thursday, warning that black ice could be an issue during the morning commute....
A Connecticut resident bet $5 at a New England casino and won a massive jackpot last month. On Jan. 30, the Connecticut resident was playing on a blackjack table in Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth when they hit the Super 4 Royal Flush Progressive...
WESTFIELD – With current Fire Chief Patrick Egloff set to retire in April, the Fire Commission is holding a special meeting next week to interview Deputy Chief Eric Bishop for the position, but that wasn’t an assurance he will be appointed.Bishop is the only member...
WESTFIELD – The 21st Almost Annual Penguin Plunge has been rescheduled to Saturday, Feb. 21 at Hampton Ponds State Park in Westfield. Check in/registration is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the plunge commencing at 1 p.m. The money raised by the plunge goes...
SOUTHWICK — Southwick Village has been recognized with the A Place for Mom 2026 Best of Senior Living Award, honoring communities that consistently deliver high-quality care and experience as reflected in reviews from seniors and their families, according to a press release from the StoryPoint...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton didn’t have a favorite Major League Baseball team as a kid until he walked into one of his 8U travel ball teammate’s bedroom.“I looked up to him because he was one of the best guys on...
WESTFIELD - In his new role as chair of the Personnel Action Committee, Nicholas Morganelli, Jr. brought forward recommendations to the City Council on Feb. 5 of several new appointments to city boards and commissions forwarded by Mayor Michael McCabe. All of the appointments were...
If you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.The United States and Slovakia will meet in the semifinals of the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey tournament after both teams advanced through closely contested quarterfinal matchups on Wednesday, Feb. 18.Friday’s...
Climate change can be explained by six simple facts: It’s real! It’s us! Experts agree! It’s bad! Others care! There’s hope!In the past, climate change denial was largely focused on the first three facts (i.e., the science of climate change). However, denial of these facts...
