SOUTHWICK - While the reports of raccoons acting strange, often walking in circles, and appearing lethargic began to drop in mid-September, there has been an uptick in reports over the last three weeks, but it’s not rabies, it’s canine distemper.“It had gotten better, but it...
Faithful visitors who return year after year to Old Sturbridge Village during the holiday season to experience Christmas by Candlelight will find several new additions to the popular event now through Dec. 30.“We always take into account what our visitors enjoy and look for ways...
WESTFIELD - A city woman is facing a charge of vehicular homicide in connection with a fatal crash in a Franklin Street crosswalk where she struck the victim’s powered wheelchair on a Sunday afternoon in September, according to court records.Jeannie K. Hall, 42, of 25...
HOLYOKE — A Springfield contracting company is suing New England Farm Workers’ Council for $80,000 for unpaid construction work, adding to the agency’s preexisting pile of debt.The lawsuit was filed on Dec. 4 by Emery Development Ltd. in Hampden Superior Court. The claim involves an...
When Allison Luke received an eviction notice at her home in Lynn in November 2023, she didn’t even bother looking for a new one in the usual places.Luke knew without looking that she couldn’t afford any of the apartments advertised on rental websites or Craigslist....
FOXBOROUGH — With a month left in the season, the 3-10 Patriots have nothing to play for in the standings. Jerod Mayo’s team has already been mathematically eliminated from postseason play and they’re guaranteed their third straight losing season. In his ninth NFL year, Austin...
On Tuesday at 3:18 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood watch valid from Wednesday 1 p.m. until Thursday 7 a.m. for Berkshire County.The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.""Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and...
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch at 3:14 a.m. on Tuesday valid from Wednesday 1 p.m. until Thursday 7 a.m. for Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.The weather service adds, "Flooding is possible from excessive rainfall as well as northern New England snowmelt.""Excessive runoff...
Dear Abby: I am a 43-year-old woman who has struggled with self-esteem and personal relationships my entire life. My fiance and I have talked in depth about past trauma, but it wasn’t until within the past year that I’ve realized how much of an impact...
By Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. SisakAssociated PressNEW YORK — Police arrested a suspect Monday in the brazen Manhattan killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO after a quick-thinking McDonald’s employee in Pennsylvania alerted authorities to a customer who was found with a weapon, mask and writings linking...
