Sen. John Velis Raises Alarm on Military Suicides Unrelated to Combat
WESTFIELD — In response to a New York Times investigation on military suicides unrelated to combat, state Sen. John Velis
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Nonotuck Resource Associates to Dedicate Lee Office to Kitty Kelly-Curtin
LEE — Nonotuck Resource Associates Inc. announced the dedication of its Lee office in memory of Kathleen “Kitty” Kelly-Curtin. The
Read MoreSen. John Velis Highlights Concerning Data Regarding Youth Mental Health
WESTFIELD — Ahead of students returning to the classroom this fall, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released new findings
Read MoreJudges Announced for Third Annual Paragus Firehouse Cook Off at Polar Park
WORCESTER — On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Polar Park will host the third annual Paragus Firehouse Cook Off. Last year, the
Read MoreThe Spot Dispensary to Host Grand Opening on Aug. 24
HOLYOKE — The old Riverside Paper Co. building at 1 Cabot St., Holyoke, has been reimagined as a cannabis campus.
Read MoreSen. Adam Gomez Announces Opioid Recovery Grants Awarded in Springfield
BOSTON — State Sen. Adam Gomez joined the Healey-Driscoll administration this week in announcing grants worth nearly $275,000 being awarded
Read More$6 Million Bond to Help Square One Rebuild Early-education Center
SPRINGFIELD — MassDevelopment has issued a $6 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Springfield Day Nursery Corp., which does business
Read MoreNominations Now Being Accepted for Women of Impact Class of 2024
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreSunscreen Use Strongly Recommended All Year, but Especially During Summer
SPRINGFIELD — There are certain medical fallacies that tend to garner attention every few years, and one that is again
Read MoreSpringfield Rescue Mission to Hold New Life Gala on Sept. 14 at the Log Cabin
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) will host its New Life Gala on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Log Cabin
Read MoreUnited Way of Pioneer Valley’s Stuff the Bus Delivery Day Is Aug. 22
SPRINGFIELD — The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the towns. Following weeks of sorting donated
Read MoreSTCC Program Receives Accreditation from Society for Simulation in Healthcare
SPRINGFIELD — The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) awarded Springfield Technical Community College’s (STCC) SIMS Medical Center with full
Read MoreTickets on Sale for Dakin Humane Society’s Barks & Brews Fundraiser at Fort Hill Brewery
SPRINGFIELD — The ninth annual Barks & Brews event, presented by Dakin Humane Society, will take place on Sunday, Oct.
Read MoreFood Bank to Host Voices in Food Equity Event at BCC on Aug. 21
PITTSFIELD — The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts will host its third Voices in Food Equity event on Wednesday, Aug.
Read MoreSeven Honorees Announced for Inaugural Age of Excellence Awards
SPRINGFIELD — Glenmeadow announced the recipients of its inaugural Age of Excellence Awards, a new initiative dedicated to honoring exceptional
Read MoreMiraVista Welcomes Evangeline Murray as Associate Chief Nursing Officer
HOLYOKE — Evangeline Murray, who most recently served as director of Nursing Operations at Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center, has been
Read MoreBaystate Medical Center Ranked Among Top 10 Hospitals in Massachusetts
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Medical Center ranks among Massachusetts’s top 10 hospitals for the 2024-25 ranking year, according to U.S. News
Read MoreVisiting Angels West Springfield Receives Home-care Reaccreditation
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Visiting Angels West Springfield, a private-pay home-care agency based in West Springfield, has reaffirmed its commitment to
Read MoreState Sen. John Velis Appointed to Negotiate Compromise Substance-use-disorder Bill
BOSTON — As the state Legislature works to reconcile differences between versions of several different pieces of legislation passed by
Read MoreNominations Now Being Accepted for Women of Impact Class of 2024
SPRINGFIELD — BusinessWest is now accepting nominations for the seventh annual Women of Impact awards. In 2018, BusinessWest created the
Read MoreBaystate Noble Hospital Adds Advanced CT Scanner
WESTFIELD — Baystate Noble Hospital announced the addition of a new CT (computed tomography) imaging scanner, enhancing its commitment to
Read MoreEasthampton to Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 26
EASTHAMPTON — Easthampton will host the annual International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) vigil this year on Monday, Aug. 26 from
Read MoreGirl Scouts Receive $15,000 Grant from Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
HOLYOKE — Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts (GSCWM) announced the continued investment by the Irene E. & George
Read MoreBaystate Franklin Medical Center Welcomes Jodi Stack
GREENFIELD — Jodi Stack, MSN, RN has joined the team at Baystate Franklin Medical Center (BFMC) as its chief Nursing
Read MoreBerkshire Harm Reduction Deploys Vending Machine in North Adams
NORTH ADAMS — Berkshire Health Systems announced that Berkshire Harm Reduction has deployed a vending machine for clients in North
Read MoreWestfield State University Accepting Registrations for EMT Basic Program
WESTFIELD — Registration is open for the fall 2024 emergency medical technician (EMT) basic program offered at Westfield State University.
Read MoreKen O’Neill Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon Slated for Aug. 26 at Chicopee Country Club
CHICOPEE — On Monday, Aug. 26, the 25th anniversary of the Ken O’Neill Dawn to Dusk Golf Marathon will take
Read MoreMassachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. Honors Andrea Bates of Ruth’s House
LONGMEADOW — The Massachusetts Assisted Living Assoc. (Mass-ALA) honored a group of assisted-living professionals representing various levels of the industry
Read MoreState Health Officials Announce Season’s Second Human Case of West Nile Virus
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the second human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in
Read MoreJohn and Sandy Maybury Named 2024-25 Co-chairs of Baystate’s Rays of Hope
SPRINGFIELD — John and Sandy Maybury have been named co-chairs of Baystate Health’s 2024-25 Rays of Hope. Sandy, a breast-cancer
Read MoreReport: Massachusetts Has Third-longest ER Waiting Times in U.S.
AUSTIN, Texas — New data has revealed the U.S. states with the longest and shortest ER waiting times. The research
Read MoreDowntown Pittsfield Inc. Grand Opening Slated for Sept. 12
PITTSFIELD — Downtown Pittsfield Inc. (DPI) has officially relocated its office location to the heart of downtown Pittsfield at 431
Read MoreReport Finds Successes, Challenges in State’s Behavioral-health Reforms
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation released a report offering an early examination of the state’s
Read MoreSTCC Announces Three New Members Named to Board of Trustees
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) board of trustees welcomed three new members appointed by Gov. Maura Healey.
Read MoreHCC to Hold Registration Express Event on Aug. 24
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community College (HCC) will hold Registration Express for the fall 2024 semester on Saturday, Aug. 24. During
Read MoreCAN-DO Celebrates First Anniversary Advocating for Children with Disabilities
EASTHAMPTON — CAN-DO (Caregiver Advisory Network for Disability Opportunities) is proud to mark its one-year anniversary of service to the
Read MoreNominations Open for Springfield Regional Chamber’s Super 60
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Regional Chamber announced that nominations are open through Sept. 13 for its highly anticipated Super 60
Read MoreWNE Awarded $500,000 Grant to Establish Pharmaceutical Engineering Degree
SPRINGFIELD — Western New England University (WNE) is the recipient of a $500,000 grant to establish an interdisciplinary master’s in
Read MoreBaystate Health Welcomes Dean Sanpei as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer
SPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health announced that Dean Sanpei has joined the organization as senior vice president and chief strategy officer.
Read MoreMonson Savings Bank Supports Miracle League of Western Massachusetts
MONSON — Monson Savings Bank was a full season sponsor of the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts’s 2023 season, donating
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