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Residents of a West Springfield neighborhood were under orders from the state not to use their tap water after an oil-like substance was discovered in it.
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The Summer Olympics in Paris begins this week. One high-profile athlete with local ties is Gabby Thomas. The Northampton native is one of the United States' best hopes for a gold medal in track and field. She went to high school at Williston Northampton, where she rewrote the record books.
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President Joe Biden stepped aside as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate this week and has endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, for the job. The announcement sparked a barrage of memes and attention from major pop culture figures like Charli XCX tweeting “Kamala is Brat.”
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Western Mass. residents prep for Paris Olympics with watch parties, retirement community competitionWith the Summer Games kicking off this week in Paris, several western Massachusetts libraries are hosting Olympic-themed events.
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Politicians and residents in western Massachusetts say they understand Biden's decision and many are expressing support for Kamala Harris to be nominated at the Democratic National Convention.
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Soon after President Joe Biden on Sunday announced his intention to give up his reelection campaign, Massachusetts Democrats began to weigh in with statements of support for his decision and praise for his half-century of accomplishments.
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This comes after push from local lawmakers to launch an investigation into Pioneer Valley Health and Rehabilitation.
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Environmental experts say the construction industry accounts for more than one-third of greenhouse gas emissions. UMass Amherst engineers hope to make data on carbon use more affordable and accessible.
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The money will help cover several critical elements of the West-East rail project designed to expand passenger rail service between the western part of the state and Boston.
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The Police Career Incentive Pay Program, or Quinn Bill, offers pay incentives for law enforcement to pursue higher education.
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Michael Valanzola is a delegate to the GOP Convention from Wales, Massachusetts in Hampden County. He said the impact of Democratic policies at the border are being felt in his home state.
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Researchers found people exposed to police killings are less likely to seek out even basic services from government afterwards.
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State Senator Jake Oliveira and State Representative Dan Carey said they have heard complains about unpaid workers and unsanitary conditions at Pioneer Valley Health and Rehabilitation.
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Starting this month Massachusetts is offering the state exam to certify nursing assistants in Spanish, Chinese as well as in English. Advocates for immigrants are also asking for more accessible English.