A 1-year-old pit bull is looking for a new home after her former owner’s landlord didn’t allow her breed — "but she hasn’t let that dampen her spirits," Dakin Humane Society said. Naira is described as playful, sweet and full of personality. She loves flopping...
A lucky MGM Springfield casino player won thousands of dollars after betting less than $3 on a spin Thursday. The jackpot prize was won off of the game Gold Stacks 88. The bet was $2.64, which led to a prize of $11,551.06. The game can...
A pregnant woman was attacked on Route 116 in Hadley Wednesday. Around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, there were multiple 911 calls about the woman being attacked and at least two people stopped to help the woman. By the time police officers arrived, they said the...
After a stormy night, more thunderstorms are headed to Massachusetts over the weekend. Thunderstorms on Friday are expected to end shortly after daybreak. Although there is a slight risk of an isolated shower and thunderstorm or two, the day is expected to mostly be dry....
When some neanderthal thought it appropriate to taunt Jarren Duran last weekend in Cleveland, it was a reminder of the obstacles pro athletes must face when they’re honest about their mental health struggles.That Duran had the support of his teammates, fans behind the dugout —...
Steve Balter watched footage from one of Wellesley’s scrimmages during the preseason at least a dozen times. The Raiders head coach started the film over and over, going through each possession, looking for things he might have missed and making observations on specific plays with...
SOUTHWICK — After four months of public hearings and dozens of revisions, the Planning Board approved a new bylaw mandated by the state that will allow, by right, the building of what is often called a mother-in-law suite or accessory dwelling unit.“At the last Planning...
WESTFIELD - On May 1, Westfield High School celebrated College and Career Reveal Day, where seniors are asked to come in wearing t-shirts or other outward indications of their plans beyond graduation.Guidance counselor Megan Dougherty said in the college world, May 1 is the day...
SOUTHWICK — It’s taken over a year and a half, but if all goes according to plan, the town’s first pickleball courts will open at Town Hall in about two months.“The asphalt was put down yesterday,” said the town’s Building and Grounds Supervisor Daniel Fernandez...
MassLive released its All-Western Mass. lists for girls wrestling on Friday. Junior Samantha Bertini of Ludlow adjusts her headgear during a stoppage in her final bout Saturday.Jack NelsonFirst Team100 - Brianna Santa, Putnam Voc.107 - Samantha Bertini, Ludlow114 - Izabella Perez, Putnam Voc.120 - Janielis...