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Juvenile arrested after police chase in Chicopee
Chicopee Police arrested a 17 year-old driver who allegedly stole a car and led police on a chase.
Northampton structure fire under investigation
Just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, several local emergency responders arrived at 209 Locust Street in Northampton for a reported structure fire, including South Deerfield fire and South County EMS.
Drought conditions worsen for Millers River Basin
According to the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission’s report, drought conditions have worsened across the state.
Warwick home saved by smoke, CO alarms
Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors prevented further damage to a residence on Athol Road in Warwick.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."
Olive Street Parking Garage rates will not change for large events
The City of Greenfield will not be charging more for parking at the Olive Street Garage during large events, despite a request from Mayor Ginny Desorgher to do just that.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games
The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Penny the Doberman pinscher wins the 150th Westminster dog show
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, netting U.S. show dogs' most coveted prize — and giving veteran handler Andy Linton another win after nearly four decades.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner
As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
2 weeks ago in National
Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in World
Greek rescuers search for potential missing people after deadly migrant boat collision
Emotional medical staff on the Greek island of Chios on Wednesday have spoken of frantic efforts to identify the parents of injured children after an overnight collision between a coast guard patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants killed at least 15 people and injured more than two dozen others.
Girls Basketball: Mahar clinches league title with blowout win over Pioneer
It had been nearly a decade since the Mahar girls basketball team has been able to capture a league championship. The Senators will be adding a banner in their gymnasium after clinching the Franklin County League South by overwhelming Pioneer in Orange on Tuesday night, 55-22.
Gill developing Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan
Gill has received a grant from the State to develop a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Plan, which will result in the town being designated as an “MVP Community.”
Incumbents challenged in races for Orange Selectboard, School Committee
The Annual Town Election ballet is ready for the Town of Orange election to be held on March 2nd.
North Leverett Road bridge replacement in the works
MassDOT is holding a virtual Design Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 24th at 7 p.m.
Sunderland Citizen’s Caucus coming in March
On Monday, March 2nd at 6 p.m., the Sunderland Citizen’s Caucus will be held in the Town Office building to nominate candidates for open positions in Town Government.
Indigenous traditional Mishoon burn coming to Ashfield
The Town of Ashfield has received a Massachusetts Cultural Council grant to support a Mishoon burn, a traditional dugout single tree canoe shaped using fire.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.
2 weeks ago in Features, World
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.
