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Direct flights between Conn. and a major southwestern city set to launch later this year
Direct flights between Conn. and a major southwestern city set to launch later this year
Nonstop flights from New England to a major southwestern city are set to begin before summer travel begins.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Direct flights between Conn. and a major southwestern city set to launch later this year
New ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel premieres tonight - Here’s how to watch free
New ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel premieres tonight - Here’s how to watch free
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a new prequel set a century before the events of "Game of Thrones" and premieres on Sunday, January 18.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:50 AM
New ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel premieres tonight - Here’s how to watch free
Oregon man made death threats against Mass. state prosecutor, prosecutors say
Oregon man made death threats against Mass. state prosecutor, prosecutors say
An Oregon man who has multiple prior convictions for making death threats against people in Massachusetts is facing federal charges in connection with new allegations of cyberstalking.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Oregon man made death threats against Mass. state prosecutor, prosecutors say
Springfield raises money for family of man killed in Indian Orchard fire
Springfield raises money for family of man killed in Indian Orchard fire
Friends and relatives identified the victim as Rafael Zavala.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Springfield raises money for family of man killed in Indian Orchard fire
Driver arrested on drug charges in Western Mass. claimed white substance in car was sugar
Driver arrested on drug charges in Western Mass. claimed white substance in car was sugar
A driver who was pulled over by police on Sunday was arrested on drug charges after claiming a white powdery substance in their car was from a powdered donut they were eating.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Driver arrested on drug charges in Western Mass. claimed white substance in car was sugar
Springfield schools chief will tap past education initiative to boost goals
Springfield schools chief will tap past education initiative to boost goals
Superintendent Sonia Dinnall gave her second state of the schools address last week.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Springfield schools chief will tap past education initiative to boost goals
Northampton considers nicotine sale ban based on birth year
Northampton considers nicotine sale ban based on birth year
“This is going to put Northampton retailers at a significant disadvantage to neighboring towns, to neighboring states,” said Peter Brennan, executive director of the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association.
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January 18, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Northampton considers nicotine sale ban based on birth year
Mass. weather: Which communities should expect the most snow Sunday night?
Mass. weather: Which communities should expect the most snow Sunday night?
A winter weather advisory is in effect across Massachusetts as of Sunday afternoon and set to last until 7 a.m. Monday.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Mass. weather: Which communities should expect the most snow Sunday night?
Mass. man killed in car crash remembered as devoted father
Mass. man killed in car crash remembered as devoted father
A 50-year-old Massachusetts carpenter died late last month after his Hyundai Elantra struck a guardrail on Route 140 head on.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Mass. man killed in car crash remembered as devoted father
MSPCA seeks owner of dog brought to hospital that nearly starved to death
MSPCA seeks owner of dog brought to hospital that nearly starved to death
A 2-year-old dog named Dolly was too weak to stand when she was brought to a Boston animal hospital on Jan. 10, according to the MSPCA.
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January 18, 2026 at 7:28 PM
MSPCA seeks owner of dog brought to hospital that nearly starved to death
Underage boy stabbed during large fight in Mass. town; Suspect sought
Underage boy stabbed during large fight in Mass. town; Suspect sought
Police found an underage boy stabbed shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday while investigating reports of a large fight at a local business.
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January 18, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Underage boy stabbed during large fight in Mass. town; Suspect sought
Mass. weather: 5 maps to plan for Sunday’s snowstorm
Mass. weather: 5 maps to plan for Sunday’s snowstorm
Here are maps to help navigate the weekend's second snowstorm on Sunday.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Mass. weather: 5 maps to plan for Sunday’s snowstorm
Mass. snowfall totals: Which towns, cities got the most snow on Saturday?
Mass. snowfall totals: Which towns, cities got the most snow on Saturday?
Here are the snowfall totals for Saturday's storm that brought several inches to western and central Massachusetts.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Mass. snowfall totals: Which towns, cities got the most snow on Saturday?
Holyoke city councilor proposes poet laureate position to boost arts and literacy
Holyoke city councilor proposes poet laureate position to boost arts and literacy
“It’s a program that ... could be a positive, innovative thing that adds value overall to the city,” City Councilor Anne Thalheimer says.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Holyoke city councilor proposes poet laureate position to boost arts and literacy
Mass. weather: Another storm to dump up to 6 inches of snow on Sunday
Mass. weather: Another storm to dump up to 6 inches of snow on Sunday
More snow will fall across Massachusetts on Sunday with the heaviest snow arriving in the evening.
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January 18, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Mass. weather: Another storm to dump up to 6 inches of snow on Sunday
Despite Trump's crackdown, this is what actually happened to international students at Massachusetts colleges
What does Mass. international student enrollment look like under the Trump admin?
Newly enrolled international students saw a sharp drop at U.S. colleges in fall 2025, though total international student numbers declined only 1%.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Despite Trump's crackdown, this is what actually happened to international students at Massachusetts colleges
At abandoned Monson Developmental Center, Westmass prepares, slowly, to ‘create a village’
At abandoned Monson Developmental Center, Westmass prepares, slowly, to ‘create a village’
The public will get its first chance to comment on zoning changes at the site 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Granite Valley School, 21 Thompson St., Monson.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:35 AM
At abandoned Monson Developmental Center, Westmass prepares, slowly, to ‘create a village’
Be prepared for patchy fog and black ice in Berkshire County until Sunday morning
Be prepared for patchy fog and black ice in Berkshire County until Sunday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 1:33 a.m. for patchy fog and black ice until 7 a.m. for Berkshire County.
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January 18, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Be prepared for patchy fog and black ice in Berkshire County until Sunday morning
‘Stranger Things’ star to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ new episode - How to watch
‘Stranger Things’ star to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ new episode - How to watch
"Stranger Things" star Finn Wolfhard will host the new episode of "Saturday Night Live."
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January 18, 2026 at 4:21 AM
‘Stranger Things’ star to host ‘Saturday Night Live’ new episode - How to watch
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $179 million drawing
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $179 million drawing
Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Saturday's jackpot.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Saturday’s $179 million drawing
Railers earn point in overtime loss to Portland
Railers earn point in overtime loss to Portland
Worcester kicked off the night shorthanded just 16 seconds after puck drop.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Railers earn point in overtime loss to Portland
Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells her story in new Lifetime movie premiering tonight
Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells her story in new Lifetime movie premiering tonight
For the first time ever, Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells her story in her own words in the new Lifetime movie, premiering on Saturday, January 17.
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January 18, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Mary Jo Buttafuoco tells her story in new Lifetime movie premiering tonight
Prepare for dense fog and black ice in Berkshire County until 1 a.m. Sunday
Prepare for dense fog and black ice in Berkshire County until 1 a.m. Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:56 p.m. on Saturday for dense fog and black ice until Sunday at 1:30 a.m. for Berkshire County.
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January 18, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Prepare for dense fog and black ice in Berkshire County until 1 a.m. Sunday
Anticipate black ice in 11 Massachusetts counties until Sunday morning
Anticipate black ice in 11 Massachusetts counties until Sunday morning
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:43 p.m. on Saturday for black ice until Sunday at 7 a.m. for Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth and Barnstable counties.
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January 17, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Anticipate black ice in 11 Massachusetts counties until Sunday morning
Mass. weather: Weather advisory issued, with more intense snowfall coming Sunday
Mass. weather: Weather advisory issued, with more intense snowfall coming Sunday
Snow figures to be at its heaviest during the window for the New England Patriots’ playoff game against the Houston Texans.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Mass. weather: Weather advisory issued, with more intense snowfall coming Sunday