BOSTON — The Sacramento Kings are playing better basketball since dismissing Mike Brown but no one would confuse them for a defensive juggernant. Still, they came on the road Friday night and held a rested Celtics squad to 42 points at TD Garden in the...
SOUTHWICK – At a Parks and Recreation Commission last August, it appeared the installation of a splash pad at Whalley Park would start in October, over 17 months since being approved by Town Meeting.October came and went, and once again, it’s not clear when the...
In January, we pack away the holiday decorations, waffle on our New Year’s resolutions and huddle together like penguins to shield against the cold. This is as predictable as people complaining of sore throat, cough, nasal congestion, fever and body aches. Some years influenza is...
WESTFIELD - The Westfield Historical Commission is in the planning stages for local events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, which officially began in April of 1775, and will also serve as the theme for this year’s Historic Ghost Tours.Kathleen Palmer, chair...
By Don SweeneyMerced Sun-Star (Merced, Calif.)MURRIETA, Calif. — An accused drunken driver blurted out an inadvertent confession to an officer who pulled him over, California police reported.“I was just dropping off my friend because I’m the DUI tonight,” the man tells the officer in a...
WESTFIELD – With a goal of helping homeowners transition to energy-efficient heat pumps, Westfield Gas & Electric has launched an innovative financing piloting program, called “Home Plus” to increase the overall energy efficiency of the homes for those who qualify for the program.“I’m really excited...
BOSTON — One day after firing back against Brandon Jennings “soft” comments on Instagram, Jayson Tatum struggled through one of his worst performances of the year Friday night. The Celtics All-Star piled up a season-high eight turnovers while scoring just 15 points as Boston’s offense...
What will happen to the closing Great Barrington campus of Bard College at Simon’s Rock and Bard Academy — early college programs for high-school-aged students — is still up in the air. But the town is trying to decide how much to intervene to help...
Three food chains known for ice cream, smoothies, and pretzels are all coming to Worcester’s Main Street.The Worcester license commission unanimously approved the operating hours of Cold Stone Creamery, Planet Smoothie and Wetzel Pretzel, which will all operate at 531 Main St....
The first winner of a $4 million lottery prize from a $10 lottery game was a woman from Massachusetts.Amanda Demontigny, of Hanover, won $4 million from the “$4,000,000 Bonus Money” scratch ticket game. There are still two $4 million grand prizes and seven $1 million...
