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Way Finders housing agency buys lot where once-proud Essex House hotel once stood

HOLYOKE – The city of Holyoke has sold the vacant lots where the Essex House hotel once stood, and a neighboring building damaged by that structure’s 2014 collapse, to housing agency Way Finders.The sale price was $30,000, according to a deed filed March 6 at...

By Larry Smith

Be prepared for freezing rain in Middlesex and Essex counties until Saturday morning

A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 2:06 a.m. for freezing rain until 7 a.m. for Middlesex and Essex counties."Rain is overspreading northeast MA this morning with temperatures near or slightly below freezing. This will result in some light icing...

By Larry Smith

After Hockey East Tournament loss, UMass faces anxious NCAA wait

BOSTON — Greg Carvel hasn’t been glued to his computer studying the NCAA Hockey Tournament picture, but he knows UMass entered the weekend on the bubbleThey missed a chance to solidify their chances as they fell to Boston College, 8-1, in the Hockey East Tournament...

By Larry Smith

5 Massachusetts counties under a wind advisory until Saturday evening

A wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 12:45 a.m. valid for Saturday between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties.The weather service adds, "South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to...

By Larry Smith

Coastal flood statement for Bristol County until Saturday evening

The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood statement at 12:44 a.m. on Saturday valid for Saturday between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. for Bristol County.The weather service says, "Less than one half foot inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and...

By Larry Smith

Portland revives police department protest response team

Associated PressPORTLAND, Ore. — A revamped protest response team is being launched in Portland’s police department.The Portland City Council on Wednesday approved a 6% salary increase for officers who join the Public Order Team in the Portland Police Bureau, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. Officers who...

By Larry Smith

Winter weather advisory issued for Southern Worcester until Saturday morning

A winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 10:41 p.m. valid from 11 p.m. until Saturday 9 a.m. for Southern Worcester.The weather service says, "Mixed precipitation expected. Ice accumulations up to one tenth.""Plan on slippery road conditions," states the...

By Larry Smith

Veteran addiction recovery, medical student visits inspired Senator (Letter)

I hope you all were able to enjoy the many St. Patrick’s Day festivities over this past month. I was proud to have marched in the Holyoke Parade last weekend, alongside my fellow elected officials from the Paper City. I’m already looking forward to next...

By Larry Smith

Westfield Health Bulletin: Ending racial inequity in public health will take more than data

Racial inequity in health care is ubiquitous. It has been an enormous problem in this country for hundreds of years.In 1865, President Lincoln appealed to Congress to address the social and health needs of newly freed slaves and low-income white people. Many in government, public...

By Larry Smith