Warm weather means more motorcycle rides — and crashes
When the weather is warm and the roads are dry, many motorcyclists take to the street.
Massachusetts Senate passes sweeping environmental bond bill
The Massachusetts Senate recently voted 36-3 in favor of a $3.64 billion bill to address climate change, protect the state’s natural resources and make much needed infrastructure improvements across the state, including in Western Massachusetts.
Transgender rights activists call out Baystate for ending care
SPRINGFIELD — A small but vocal group of people, sporting protest signs and wearing pink, white and blue transgender flags as capes, attended a rally on the steps of Springfield City Hall on April 26.
Celtics award $750,000 to Square One to expand school-aged program
SPRINGFIELD — The Boston Celtics recently surprised Square One, a Springfield-based early education and family support organization, with a check for $750,000, presented on the court at TD Garden.
Baystate Health to absorb Springfield’s Mercy Medical Center
SPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center is slated to become Baystate Mercy Hospital by the end of the year.