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As Mass. Bans Menthols, Health Experts Applaud And Convenience Stores Worry
On Monday, the nation’s first statewide ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes will take effect in Massachusetts. This is the final step in the state's → Read More
'Here's The Rulebook': Western Mass. Reaction To Baker's Reopening Plan
There's mixed reaction from some western Massachusetts lawmakers and local officials to Governor Charlie Baker's plan to reopen the state's economy, amid → Read More
Chicopee Schools Recovering From Ransomware Attack
The Chicopee, Massachusetts, public schools are recovering from a ransomware attack on their computer systems. → Read More
Hampshire College Community Working To Create New Academic Program
Members of the Hampshire College community in Amherst, Massachusetts, are considering two new models for the school's academic program. → Read More
Amherst, Mass., Homeless Shelter May Open Later In Fall Than Usual
An official with a homeless shelter in Amherst, Massachusetts, said he's "not feeling extremely hopeful" it will open as usual on November 1. → Read More
Massachusetts Lawmakers To Hear From Public On Dozens Of Proposed Gun Laws
Massachusetts lawmakers will hold a hearing Wednesday on firearms legislation. → Read More
Springfield, Mass., City Council President Hurst Not Ready To Endorse Mayor Sarno
The Springfield, Massachusetts, city council president said he hasn't decided whether he'll endorse Mayor Domenic Sarno for reelection this fall. → Read More
Those Impacted By War On Drugs Get First Chance To Deliver Marijuana Under Mass. Plan
Massachusetts marijuana regulators have given an initial green light to providing those impacted by the war on drugs a new opportunity. They'd get first → Read More
With Layoffs Coming, Hampshire College's New President Is Working For A Dollar
The new president of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, said he's taking a salary of $1.00 a year. That's as the school prepares for another → Read More
PVTA Will Offer Free Bus Fare To Seniors On Tuesdays Starting In July
The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority will start offering free bus travel to seniors on Tuesdays starting in July. → Read More
After Hampshire College President Departs, Fundraising Group Receives More Donations
A group trying to raise money to keep Hampshire College open and independent says it's seen a jump in contribution activity since the school's president → Read More
Former Springfield, Mass., Police Commissioner Gets Payout From City
The former police commissioner in Springfield, Massachusetts, has received a payment from the city after his abrupt departure last week. → Read More
First Round Of Hampshire College Job Cuts Expected Within A Week
Layoffs at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, could come later this week. → Read More
A Tax On Groceries Is Uncommon In Most Of New England
The idea of taxing groceries in Connecticut is meeting with a chilly response. It's uncommon among states in the region. → Read More
Company That Owns Northampton, Mass., Recreational Pot Shop Is Sold
A company that sells marijuana in Northampton and Brookline, Massachusetts, has been sold. → Read More
New Springfield City Council President Renews Call For Change At The Police Department
The new city council president in Springfield, Massachusetts, says he'll continue to push for change at the police department. → Read More
Suspension Rates Exceed 40 Percent At Three Hampden County Schools
Three of the 10 schools with the highest rates of student suspensions in Massachusetts are in Hampden County. → Read More
PVTA Sees Drop In Riders, But Bump In Revenue After Fare Increase
This past summer, the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority increased its fares after facing a budget shortfall. Now, bus ridership is down but revenue is up. → Read More
Northampton Makes History With First Recreational Pot Sales East Of The Mississippi
There's shortage of people eager to be part of history in Northampton, Massachusetts this week — or at least get their hands on some killer buds. → Read More
Smith College Says No Evidence Of Racial Bias In Controversial Incident
Smith College released a report on Monday finding no evidence that racial bias was involved in a controversial incident last summer. → Read More