Dazed Cannabis becomes Monson’s first dispensary
MONSON — The cannabis industry has come to Monson with the opening of the first dispensary in town, Dazed Cannabis.
Local woman wants to buy truck for food distribution
Three years ago, Aida Torres took on the job of helping communities by distributing donated food to area residents. Now, she is asking others for help to purchase a truck so she can continue her mission.
Historical Commission seeks hospital, business to reuse Mary Lane
WARE — The Ware Historical Commission continued to work on saving the buildings at the former Mary Lane Hospital at its meeting on Feb. 26.
Locals to take the ‘plunge’ for Special Olympics Massachusetts
WARE — Splish! Splash! Brr! March is generally a little early to swim in Massachusetts, but on Saturday, March 16, people will run, jump and dive into Beaver Lake in Ware. Rather than simply being cold-water enthusiasts, they are participating in the 2024 Ware Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Massachusetts.
Springfield gun violence summit focuses on experiences, ideas of teens
SPRINGFIELD — In an instant, a life can be changed. Ashyah Johnson-Simpkins was 19 and enjoying herself at an after-prom party with friends when someone in a passing car fired a gunshot, which struck her in the head.