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Monson Savings Bank donated $1,000 to Aida's Food Truck through its 2026 Community Giving Initiative — local residents voted for the nonprofit known for addressing food insecurity.

The donation will further support the food truck’s work to provide meals to those in need.

Cruise for Critters returns Saturday, Sept.

19 at Westview Farms Creamery in Monson to support Second Chance Animal Services with a car show, food vendors and live music (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Nine residents were displaced after a fire broke out at 25 Palm Street on Tuesday when a malfunctioning refrigerator sparked a kitchen blaze + fire officials contained the fire as the Red Cross began assisting those affected.

The 413 Entrepreneur Spotlight returns Thursday, Sept.

10 at the Springfield Innovation Center (276 Bridge St.) to launch its second season with a live pitch contest offering Western Mass. entrepreneurs a $1,000 monthly prize. The event is backed by Common Capital, Living Local 413, Beacon Bank, and local sponsors.

King Mart in Holyoke sold a nearly $30M Megabucks winning ticket on Sept.

7, setting a record for the largest lottery prize in state history. The win has boosted foot traffic and will earn the store a bonus from the lottery + employees believe a regular may be the winner.

The Springfield Museums will show 'In Nature’s Studio: Two Centuries of American Landscape Painting' from Oct.

10 through Jan. 24 at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts—offering paintings from the early 1800s to modern works.

Springfield Public Schools were cancelled for a second day due to a cyberattack that disabled email, phone services and access to digital curriculum.

School officials and law enforcement are working to restore systems, and the district hopes to allow students to return Thursday.

A winning Megabucks ticket sold at King Mart in Holyoke for Monday’s drawing set a new record at $29.7M + over $19.6M in cash value, with the winner given one year to claim the prize.

The World Health Organization says it takes four to 12 years to diagnose endometriosis and many patients see several doctors before receiving care.

Amanda Berg, who was diagnosed nearly 20 years after symptoms started, still faces daily pain while specialists stress that listening to patients is key.