Good morning, Springfield.

The Big E fair will continue as planned this weekend (despite a forecast nor'easter with heavy winds and coastal flooding on Saturday) and will feature music acts including Brad Paisley, Deadmau5 and All Time Low.

Organizers said they are monitoring weather conditions closely to ensure guest safety.

The We Love Springfield Committee celebrated Massachusetts Day on Sept.

24 at the Big E by setting up a holiday booth on the Massachusetts building lawn with reusable bags, pens, and brochures — offering raffle prizes along with stress balls, pencils, and car tickets for Bright Nights at Forest Park. Local visitors received giveaways from Springfield Museums and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

State officials approved tax credits for three companies expanding operations.

WGI Inc. of Southwick will invest $19 million in a manufacturing facility on Hudson Drive; Rodney Hunt Inc. in Orange will upgrade its facility & add 20 jobs; and Sunderland’s Reed Farm will invest $3.1 million to expand poultry processing.

Opa-Opa Brewing moved to a taproom at Paddy’s Irish Pub after its booth at The Big E was not renewed (after 20 years of service) and now continues to serve its loyal customers.

The family said the change honors its longstanding legacy and strengthens community ties.

BusinessWest and Tech Foundry present a Strategy+AI event for professional services on Wednesday, Nov.

4 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Tech Foundry (1350 Main St., Suite 500, Springfield), featuring panel discussions, breakout workshops, local food, and beverages by White Lion Brewing Company.

Retail heating oil prices have risen to $6.15 per gallon, nearly doubling from last winter and pushing typical homeowners' seasonal bills above $3,000 — experts advise lowering home temperatures or updating inefficient systems to manage costs.

LuAnn’s Bakery has set up a build-your-own brownie bar at The Big E until Oct.

4 at the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds in West Springfield with choices including gluten-free brownies, whipped cream, and extra toppings (each dessert is $11 with additional toppings costing more).

Agawam and Belchertown high school field hockey teams played to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday; Agawam scored first before Belchertown tied the game.

Agawam will play Minnechaug today while Belchertown will travel to Frontier on Monday, Sept. 28.

Springfield native Pop Watson powered UMass football with five touchdown passes in three games and set the tone in wins over Sacred Heart and Stonehill.

The team will launch conference play tomorrow at 9 p.m. at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

On Wednesday at Clark Field, West Springfield field hockey beat Palmer 8-0 to extend their unbeaten streak.

Nate Xavier led the scoring with several goals as the team’s strong teamwork helped build an impressive early season.