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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency crews responded to a house fire on George St in Springfield early yesterday (around 3:30 a.m.), noting heavy smoke from the second floor and confirming that further details are pending. Western Mass News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 14-year-old niece testified today at the retrial of Karen Read that her uncle John O'Keefe experienced frequent arguments and rising tension with Read in his final weeks — Read is accused of hitting him with her SUV after a night of drinking and leaving him to die in a snowstorm — as her account was presented to the jury. NewsRadio 560 WHYN
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Artist Nayana LaFond has her exhibit 'Portraits in RED: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples Painting Project' on display at Springfield Museums through Sept. 7 to raise awareness about the crisis of violence against indigenous women. She began the project during the pandemic and will soon end public displays by returning the paintings to victims’ families. MassLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In April, Springfield Public Schools lost $47 million in federal funding, but district officials said student mental health services (supported by local tax dollars) will remain untouched. High school students say these programs help them manage stress, and the district stays committed to providing support. Western Mass News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The USDA issued a public health alert for chicken, bacon and ranch wraps sold ready to eat by Market32 by Price Chopper — Big Y Quick Easy Meals that came in plastic clamshell packaging of 10oz produced May 2 with a sell by date of May 7, and customers with the product may return it to Big Y for a refund. Western Mass News
SHOP NEWS
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ROAR! Comedy: Aaron Chen
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with rising star Aaron Chen from Australia.
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Volunteer Fair
On Sunday, May 18 at 1pm, over a dozen local non-profit organizations will be on hand to talk about the work they do and the volunteer opportunities they offer. The event is free and open to the public.
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Volunteer Fair
On Sunday, May 18 at 1pm, over a dozen local non-profit organizations will be on hand to talk about the work they do and the volunteer opportunities they offer. The event is free and open to the public.
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Comedy Night with Nicky Smigs
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Experience laughs with a talented comedian who started at Second City Chicago.
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30th Anniversary Self Advocacy Conference
9 AM – 4 PM — Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel — Registration required — Celebrate three decades of self advocacy and connect with like-minded individuals.
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Open Home Tour
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — 47 Garfield St, Springfield, MA — Free entry — Explore a charming property listed by J Barrett & Company.
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On-Site Tour of Best Senior Living Amenities
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — 370 Pine St, Springfield — Free entry — Explore exceptional senior living dining and activities at this informative tour.
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IRONMAN 70.3 Western Massachusetts
8 AM — Downtown Springfield, MA — Various costs for bike rentals — Compete in a scenic triathlon with a swim in the Connecticut River and bike through charming New England landscapes.
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Walking Tour: Springfield’s Lost Riverfront
10:30 a.m. — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of Springfield’s Lost Riverfront with local historians and experts.
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