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Skywatch: Putting Hubble’s cosmic discoveries into focus

Just about everyone has heard of NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope — not too surprising considering that it has been with us for the past 35 years. For the majority of people alive today, the HST has been operating in Earth’s orbit for most, if not...

By Larry Smith

Those instrumental in conserving property for Southwick Historical Society and town gather to celebrate closing

Those involved in the acquisition and preservation of 10.52-acres of property on College Highway, now known as Moore Meadows, gathered Saturday to celebrate closing on the property. They are: (from left) Community Preservation Coordinator Sabrina Pooler, CPC members Dennis Clark, John Whalley III, Richard Harriman,...

By Larry Smith

Assailant pleads guilty to downgraded charges

WESTFIELD — A city man pleaded guilty to six counts of assault and battery after a charge of rape, three charges of indecent assault and battery a charge of assault and battery with serious bodily injury were downgraded to straight assault and battery.Thomas Caves, 31,...

By Larry Smith

Bruins finding positives during ugly losing streak

BOSTON — During a time in which the Bruins have lost nine straight games, it’s tough to find the positives.But despite Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, Boston showed some fight — literally — and effort that’s been absent during its last nine games....

By Larry Smith

Everything the Capitals said about Ryan Leonard’s NHL debut

BOSTON — For one night in a Washington Capitals season that has seen the spotlight trained on Alex Ovechkin, Ryan Leonard got to share it.With Ovechkin, now just three goals behind Wayne Gretzky on the NHL’s career scoring list, Washington has extra media following them...

By Larry Smith

Lupa Zoo opens for the season with new baby animals

The animals at Lupa Zoo in Ludlow have left their winter hideaway behind and come out of the barn, waiting for people to visit and experience the tranquility of the zoo, which opens for the season on Saturday.There is always something new at the Ludlow...

By Larry Smith

Jury selection in 2nd Karen Read trial resumes Wednesday

Dozens more potential jurors will be questioned Wednesday as jury selection continues for the second Karen Read trial, a day after just two people were picked to sit on what will be a 16-person panel.More than 100 people received summons to Norfolk Superior Court for...

By Larry Smith

‘That place totally rules’: What Mass. diner ‘80s band eats at when in town

Playing shows are great, but a popular ‘80s band is definitely looking forward to its post-concert meal once it performs for a Massachusetts audience later this month.Dennis Diken, founding member and drummer for The Smithereens, said he and his band love visiting Natick for several...

By Larry Smith

Matt Vautour: Amherst’s Ryan Leonard looks poised amid chaos of NHL debut with Capitals

BOSTON — Ryan Leonard was one pass too early to get credited with an assist on the Capitals goal that broke a 2-2 tie against the Bruins at TD Garden on Tuesday.Leonard won a battle on the wall and then two races to loose pucks...

By Larry Smith