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11+ hour, 53+ min ago   (258+ words) Under the shared-funding model, often called a tri-share approach, the cost of licensed child care for children ages 0 to 5 is split among three contributors: public grant funds; an employer share, in this case supported philanthropically through the Community Foundation of…...

12+ hour, 34+ min ago   (490+ words) A juvenile humpback whale that washed up in Winthrop, Massachusetts, on Wednesday got wedged under a private dock as the tide rose, pulling in crews from several agencies. The incident reflects how often marine wildlife now encounters coastal infrastructure built…...

9+ hour, 13+ min ago   (52+ words) A community painting party was held today at the Work Opportunity Center on Market Street in downtown Springfield. The vote is non-binding and will still need sign off from the FDA. Facing questions... A community painting party was held today…...

9+ hour, 38+ min ago   (38+ words) The Springfield Police Traffic Unit and Ordinance Unit conducted a traffic enforcement operation this past Thursday along Parker Street. The Springfield Police Traffic Unit and Ordinance Unit conducted a traffic enforcement operation this past Thursday along Parker Street....

23+ hour ago   (1587+ words) This week, Springfield-Greene County Health Department inspectors found two kitchens storing food past its use-by date, according to reports. Both King's Asian Chef, 1336 N. Glenstone Ave., and The Kennedy, 416 S. South Ave., were cited for having food past the seven-day discard date,…...

11+ hour, 1+ min ago   (44+ words) Frustrated by a proposal stalled in committee, Springfield's tenants union is tracking eviction court cases to showcase the need for legal representation. Frustrated by a proposal stalled in committee, Springfield's tenants union is tracking eviction court cases to showcase the…...

30+ min ago   (200+ words) Massachusetts voters will select candidates for hundreds of state offices in the September 1 primary election. All registered voters in the state can cast a ballot; however, the options on that ballot are separated by party. Registered Republicans and Democrats must…...

5+ hour, 48+ min ago   (212+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Young kids in Springfield just wrapped up an 11-day program focused on keeping them safe in everyday situations. The program, called Safety Town, teaches preschoolers and kids up to 5 years old about safety awareness. The focus is on…...

15+ hour, 41+ min ago   (193+ words) Summer Storms and Drain Backups: What Winchester Homeowners Should Know Winchester, United States – July 24, 2026 / Powell’s Plumbing & Air / Founded in 1989, Powell’s Plumbing & Air has served Winchester and the surrounding areas of Virginia and West Virginia for over 35 years. The company holds…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (218+ words) Dozens of electric vehicle owners in Massachusetts will start earning money by sharing the energy stored in their EV batteries with the local electricity grid in times of need, Heatmap News reported on Thursday. For a long time, the idea…...