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From WWLP, Western Mass News and 20 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WWLP46 minutes ago

    Holyoke Mall announces 2026 holiday shopping schedule, on WWLP

    Holyoke Mall has announced its holiday shopping schedule for the 2026 season, including extended hours around Black Friday and holiday attractions for visitors.

    Also reported byWestern Mass News

  2. WWLP47 minutes ago

    Gillette Stadium to no longer host MIAA football finals, on WWLP

    The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association announced that Gillette Stadium will no longer host its football state championship games.

  3. WWLP1 hour ago

    Monson Savings Bank donates $3,000 to Springfield mobile farmers market, on WWLP

    A mobile farmers market bringing fresh, locally grown produce to Springfield neighborhoods is receiving a financial boost through a $3,000 donation from Monson Savings Bank.

  4. Western Mass News2 hours ago

    3 officers hospitalized following Springfield incident, on Western Mass News

    Police said the incident took place on Cleveland Street before 3 p.m.

  5. WWLP2 hours ago

    Urban League of Springfield expands Digital Learning Lab with Comcast grant, on WWLP

    Comcast awarded a $20,000 grant to the Urban League of Springfield to expand its Digital Learning Lab and provide digital skills training for local seniors and youth.

  6. MassLive.com2 hours ago

    Gun fired twice, occupants flee West Springfield hotel room, police say, on MassLive.com

    Police said several people fled the scene before their vehicle was later found abandoned in Springfield.

  7. Western Mass News2 hours ago

    Turkeys expected to be more expensive this year, on Western Mass News

    “Thirty years ago, you were buying a turkey for 49 cents a pound. It's not the same anymore."

  8. WWLP3 hours ago

    Springfield Latino Book Fair returns with authors, performances, on WWLP

    The largest Latino book fair in western Massachusetts is returning this month with dozens of authors, live performances and family-friendly activities.

  9. Daily Hampshire Gazette3 hours ago

    Boys Athlete of the Month: Noah Hambley, on Daily Hampshire Gazette

    Noah Hambley of the South Hadley football team has been named the Gazette's Athlete of the Month for October. Hambley, a senior, played a crucial role in the Tigers posting...

  10. Greenfield Recorder3 hours ago

    Boys Athlete of the Month: Noah Poreda, on Greenfield Recorder

    Noah Poreda of Frontier Regional has been named the Recorder's Athlete of the Month for October. The junior running back piled up massive amounts of yardage for the Redhawks this...

  11. MassLive.com3 hours ago

    Springfield’s Forest Park completes fundraising to bring back train, on MassLive.com

    The city raised $85,000 for the train.

  12. The New Bedford Light3 hours ago

    New Bedford shares vacant property strategy at legal conference, on The New Bedford Light

    The city announced it received a $25,000 grant to address legal issues that cause some properties to languish after the owner dies.

  13. Daily Hampshire Gazette3 hours ago

    Northampton data center moratorium: Planning Board, council committee unanimously back yearlong pause, on Daily Hampshire Gazette

    NORTHAMPTON — With unanimous recommendations from the Planning Board and the council’s Committee on Legislative Matters, the City Council Thursday will take up a proposed yearlong moratorium on commercial data...

  14. NBC Boston3 hours ago

    The last standalone Boston-area Wahlburgers has closed, on NBC Boston

    Wahlburgers in Fenway has closed. It was the last of the chain's standalone brick-and-mortar restaurant in the Greater Boston area -- for now.

  15. Boston Restaurant Talk4 hours ago

    Wahlburgers in Boston's Fenway Has Closed, on Boston Restaurant Talk

    Yet another location of a chain of burger spots with local roots has shut down, and this was its last standalone brick-and-mortar restaurant in the Greater Boston area--at least for now. According to an Instagram post from the business, Wahlburgers in the Fenway section of Boston has closed, with the post saying the following: Thank you, Fenway. After 11 years in the neighborhood, our Fenway location [closed] on October 31 as our lease comes to an end. We're grateful to everyone who joined us for game days, celebrations and everyday moments over the years. We're actively pursuing a new…

  16. WWLP4 hours ago

    Florence Bank donates $5K to restore Forest Park train in Springfield, on WWLP

    Florence Bank has donated $5,000 to assist with efforts to restore the family train attraction at Forest Park in Springfield.

  17. Western Mass News4 hours ago

    Questions to keep an eye on ahead of the midterms, on Western Mass News

    Voting “yes” on Question 8 would repeal the laws, effectively ending the sale of recreational marijuana

  18. WWLP5 hours ago

    Water main break closes Smith Avenue in Orange, impacts water pressure, on WWLP

    Smith Avenue in Orange is closed due to a water main break.

  19. WWLP6 hours ago

    Open Pantry Broadway Benefit Concert, on WWLP

    (Mass Appeal) – Enjoy an afternoon of Broadway favorites, all while supporting Open Pantry’s mission to fight rising food insecurity and help families in need on Saturday, November 21st at 3pm!Here to tell us more is Jonathan Holden, SMOC/Open Pantry Community Services and John Thomas, First Church of Christ in Longmeadow.

  20. El Planeta6 hours ago

    Mass Cultural Council abre una nueva convocatoria de grants para espacios culturales, on El Planeta

    Los grants llegan hasta $200,000 para espacios culturales que necesitan comprar, reparar, renovar, ampliar o construir sus instalaciones.

  21. The Reminder6 hours ago

    Agawam church’s first Praise and Pizza event exceeds expectations, on The Reminder

    AGAWAM — Dennis King was excited when the Rev. Daniel Aaron Cohen, pastor of the Agawam Congregational Church, told him he was thinking about adding a more modern type of service at the church.

  22. WWLP6 hours ago

    The Rotary Club of Chicopee supports local charities and scholarships, on WWLP

    (Mass Appeal) – From supporting local charities and scholarships to serving the community through hands-on projects, the Rotary Club of Chicopee lives by its motto, “Service Above Self,” making a lasting difference both locally and around the world.Joining us now to tell us more is Kate Riley, VP of The Rotary Club of Chicopee and

  23. The Reminder7 hours ago

    Agawam explores potential to revitalize downtown in new plan, on The Reminder

    AGAWAM — In the future, people driving over the Morgan-Sullivan Bridge into Agawam may experience a completely different “downtown,” one filled with new restaurants and retail spaces.

  24. The Reminder7 hours ago

    Former ELCAT director to premiere first feature film, on The Reminder

    EAST LONGMEADOW — Former ELCAT Director Don Maki is preparing for the premiere of his first narrative feature film, “The Ace of Coins,” written, directed and produced by Maki and created with East Longmeadow students, alumni and community members.

  25. The Reminder7 hours ago

    ELEEF Celebrity Bartender 2026 quadruples last year’s proceeds, on The Reminder

    EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Educational Enrollment Fund held its annual Celebrity Bartender event on Oct. 21 at East Village Tavern, raising $20,842 to expand educational opportunities for ELPS students.

  26. The Reminder7 hours ago

    Birchland Park students say ‘boo to bullying’ with painted pumpkins, on The Reminder

    EAST LONGMEADOW — For the past month or so, Birchland Park Middle School students have spent their advisory periods painting pumpkins as part of the Student Support Team’s “BOO! to Bullying” contest.

  27. Rutland Herald7 hours ago

    MassMutual Announces Record $3.3 Billion Policyowner Dividend for 2027, on Rutland Herald

    SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 2, 2026--

  28. WAMC Northeast Public Radio8 hours ago

    Mass. Governor vows to enhance veterans memorial cemetery in Agawam, on WAMC Northeast Public Radio

    The governor of Massachusetts is pledging to improve one of the few, state-operated veterans cemeteries in the Commonwealth – found right in the Pioneer Valley.

  29. Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra8 hours ago

    Nuevos detalles surgen de la orden de arresto de la madre de niña hallada muerta en Enfield, on Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra

    Una orden de arresto contra la madre de la niña, Melanie Federline, revela el uso de pastillas para dormir y la desaparición de 119 de esas píldoras.

    Also reported byWFSB

  30. This Week in Worcester8 hours ago

    West-East Railroad wins $30M federal grant to replace blocked rail crossings, on This Week in Worcester

    A $30 million federal grant will replace two often-blocked rail crossings in West Springfield with an overpass, a step toward West-East Rail.

  31. Fall River Reporter8 hours ago

    #8 Bristol Community College women’s soccer headed to National Tournament after taking home district championship, on Fall River Reporter

    On Sunday, the defending Champion and #8 in the country Bristol Bayhawks women’s soccer team hosted the Holyoke Cougars in the NJCAA Region XXI Championship. The winner would earn a spot to represent the Region in the NJCAA Division 3 National Tournament. According to Bristol Community College Athletics, Bayhawks got on the board first in …

  32. 보스톤코리아9 hours ago

    뛰어난 경영·최고액 연봉 등 존경받던 서필드 교장, IRS 조사 관련 갑작스런 직무배제, on 보스톤코리아

    (보스턴=보스톤코리아) 한새벽 기자 = 뉴잉글랜드 기숙사립학교 교장 가운데 최고 수준의 보수를 받아온 서필드 아카데미(Suffield Academy)의 찰스 칸 3세 교장이 국세청 조사와 관련해 갑작스럽게 직무에서 배제됐다.보스턴글로브는 11월 1일

    Also reported byThe Boston Globe

  33. BusinessWest9 hours ago

    Massachusetts Wins $30 Million to Improve Rail Safety in West Springfield, on BusinessWest

    WEST SPRINGFIELD — The Healey-Driscoll administration and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal announced that Massachusetts has secured $30 million in federal funding for critical rail infrastructure improvements in West Springfield that […]

  34. BusinessWest9 hours ago

    STCC Wins Gold Award for High-performing Social Media Post, on BusinessWest

    SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) earned a gold Medallion Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) District 1 for a social media post celebrating […]

  35. BusinessWest9 hours ago

    Monson Savings Bank Supports Rachel’s Table Food Rescue, Hunger Relief Work, on BusinessWest

    SPRINGFIELD — Monson Savings Bank has contributed $2,000 to Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts as part of the bank’s Together for Food Security campaign. Rachel’s Table works to alleviate hunger […]

  36. Suffield Patch9 hours ago

    Suffield 2026 Election Guide: Meet The Candidates, on Suffield Patch

    Read Patch's candidate questionnaires and review Suffield's state, federal and local contests before voting Tuesday.

  37. Granby Patch9 hours ago

    Granby, East Granby: Meet The 2026 Candidates, on Granby Patch

    Read candidate questionnaires and check the Senate and House races on your Granby or East Granby ballot.

  38. WWLP9 hours ago

    Massachusetts voters to decide 9 ballot questions in midterm election, on WWLP

    Massachusetts voters will decide on nine statewide ballot questions during the midterm election, covering topics such as public records access, election laws, and firearms regulations.

  39. Ellington Patch9 hours ago

    Ellington, Somers Election Guide: Meet The Candidates, on Ellington Patch

    Read candidate questionnaires and check the legislative races that apply to your address in Ellington or Somers.

  40. WWLP9 hours ago

    Bridge work on Mass. Pike in Stockbridge to cause lane closures, on WWLP

    Crews will be conducting bridge work on the Mass. Pike in Stockbridge, which may lead to temporary lane closures.