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WMass fair officials on guard against avian flu (Editorial)

Avian flu is not a pandemic. It’s not even an epidemic.But that doesn’t mean it’s nothing to be concerned about. This is especially meaningful with the 2024 fall fair and festival season not far away in Massachusetts.It wasn’t that long ago that COVID-19 took away...

By Larry Smith

Severe storms to follow dangerous heat in Mass. on Wednesday

The “dangerous” heat and humidity that has blanketed Massachusetts this week will continue on Wednesday, with temperatures in the low 90s and humidity making it feel even warmer. But forecasters say relief is on the horizon for the Bay State after a seemingly unrelenting stretch...

By Larry Smith

Red Sox prospect known as ‘Force Field’ by WooSox teammates

BOSTON — Chase Meidroth has walked in 19.0% of his plate appearance while striking out in just 10.7% of his plate appearances. His ability to draw so many walks while striking out so infrequently has left his Triple-A Worcester teammates locked in every time he...

By Larry Smith

Boston police officer hit by car during firearms investigation

A Boston police officer was taken to the hospital after he was hit by a car while responding to a call for individuals with guns in Dorchester late Tuesday night, police said.Officers were sent to 33 Stanton St. at 11:37 p.m. after receiving information about...

By Larry Smith

AIC Criminal Justice Program Receives Quinn Bill Approval

Springfield - American International College (AIC) announces that its Master of Science in Criminal Justice has been approved under the “Guidelines for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Academic Programs” by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education (BHE). Effective June 2024, this approval qualifies the fully...

By Larry Smith

Calling all clans: Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival marches into Northampton

Heavy stones will be tossed. Clans will be marching. The sounds of bagpipes and drums can be heard from near and far. And bridies will be served up.It’s all part of the 29th annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival. Northampton’s popular Look Park will be transformed...

By Larry Smith

WMass boys volleyball final statistical leaders for the 2024 season

Note: Stats Leaders is based on results sent to MassLive. If stats are missing, coaches should email sports@masslive.com.With the high school boys volleyball season in Western Massachusetts over, here’s a final rundown of the region’s statistical leaders for the 2024 season....

By Larry Smith

Alyssa Thomas preparing for first Olympics, ‘one of the highest honors’

NEW YORK — When the United States women’s basketball team won gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Alyssa Thomas was recovering from a torn achilles.Now, with the 2024 Paris Games under two weeks away, Thomas is preparing to represent her country for the first...

By Larry Smith

5 (truly) under-the-radar candidates for Patriots roster spots

Every year, there’s at least one under-the-radar candidate that comes out of nowhere to sneak onto the Patriots’ 53-man roster.So who might that be on Jerod Mayo’s team in 2024? For the sake of this exercise, we’ll define under the radar with three qualifiers:...

By Larry Smith