Western Massachusetts
Speakers at the Springfield, Massachusetts, Memorial Day service asked attendees to reflect on the significance of the day beyond a holiday, store sales and family events.
Regional News
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Earlier this year, the Canadian company that serviced the bikes and provided the technology to run the system, notified the communities it was entering bankruptcy proceedings.
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This summer, the state is offering bonuses of up to $1,000 to lifeguards, as well as increased hourly pay.
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The man, known in court documents as John Doe, also alleged diocese officials in recent years tried to cover up Weldon's acts, issuing false statements to the media.
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The School Committee in Ludlow, Massachusetts, is scheduled to vote next month on a controversial proposal that could significantly alter the types of books and media allowed in the district’s libraries. It could also take away significant decision-making from librarians.
Native remains
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As the Department of Interior considers changing the regulations for the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act, some museums hire staff to speed up the repatriation process.
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The remains of 63 Native people who were removed from their graves in western and central Massachusetts are still in museums, despite a federal law designed to repatriate them to tribal communities.
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Commentary
Deemed a popular destination in the 1890 guide, "Carriage Driving in Western Massachusetts," there were asters, pinks and petunias, as well as cherries, plums and peaches. And, of course, the pansy.
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