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1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (337+ words) LOWELL, Mass. – What brings you joy? UMass Lowell Art and Design Professor Ellen Wetmore has embarked on a quest to deliver such happiness as the university’s 2026 Nancy Donahue Endowed Professor in the Arts. Supported by a two-year, $60,000 grant provided through the…...

9+ hour, 15+ min ago   (1152+ words) WORCESTER – City Councilors on Tuesday, Aug. 18, voted down a request from Vice Chair Khrystian E. King that sought to install signage on city property stating it cannot be used for civil immigration enforcement activities. “I don’t want to wade into…...

11+ hour, 20+ min ago   (557+ words) SPRINGFIELD, IL – The owner of a long-running tourism company in Springfield has died. Garret Moffett, who owned Springfield Walks & Tours, died on Aug. 14. He was 60 years old. Moffett died peacefully at his home in Springfield, a statement on the Springfield…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (393+ words) In today’s feature, the in-form pair of Smugglers Haven and Muskerry Rock clash in an intriguing opening contest from Worcester. We have seven races in all, live on Sky Sports Racing from 5.02pm. Monday 17 August 2026 18:40, UK Muskerry Rock and Smugglers Haven…...

20+ hour, 7+ min ago   (239+ words) Leaders in Springfield and Clark County are seeking community input for a master plan initiative called Springfield 2051. The planning process, which has been underway for more than a year, focuses on guiding future development in downtown Springfield and its main…...

17+ hour, 43+ min ago   (64+ words) The Sixteen Acres neighborhood in Springfield held its second annual National Night Out event Tuesday night. Attendees enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs while taking the opportunity to learn about various community resources. The Sixteen Acres neighborhood in Springfield held its…...

17+ hour, 40+ min ago   (362+ words) Lawrence residents voiced concerns Tuesday night after learning Mayor Brian DePeña is facing federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering, with some calling for transparency as the City Council considered how to respond. The council had been expected to…...

21+ hour, 38+ min ago   (56+ words) SEASON PREVIEW: The Lowell Red Arrows are coming off their deepest playoff run in a decade, and they've learned some lessons they feel they can use in 2026. SEASON PREVIEW: The Lowell Red Arrows are coming off their deepest playoff run…...

20+ hour, 47+ min ago   (184+ words) The Worcester police union has identified the veteran police officer who was found dead and spurred a search for a "possibly armed and dangerous" woman on Tuesday. Kurt Solomon was 57 years old, had been with the Worcester Police Department for…...

16+ hour, 17+ min ago   (663+ words) Luckey Philostin holds back tears while pleading for the community to support Springfield Haitians during a rally held by local Haitian leaders on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at City Hall Plaza. As reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity mount in Springfield,…...