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Springfield police identify Lake Springfield incident victims
8+ hour, 7+ min ago (211+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. " Springfield police have released the names of the victims involved in the Lake Springfield incident on Sunday, June 14. Law enforcement has identified 19-year-old Andrea Stawny and 17-year-old Sofie Stawny, who have been located in the dam following water…...
New Springfield library hours go into effect July 6 - AOL
10+ hour, 30+ min ago (189+ words) Springfield Public Library will no longer be open on Mondays effective July 6. The library will now be open five days per week, Tuesday through Saturday. The change was approved by Springfield's budget committee last month, and seconded by City Council…...
Quincy just passed on a $21 million campus worth $58 million " here's why
11+ hour, 7+ min ago (634+ words) The Quincy City Council rejected the mayor's proposal to buy the former campus of Eastern Nazarene College on Monday after months of discussion. Six councilors voted against the $21 million purchase, and 3 voted in favor. The majority raised concerns primarily over…...
Three years in the making, Island Park to be unveiled in New Bedford
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (463+ words) Island Park is more than just a park, it is designed to be a cultural landmark and a vibrant community gathering place. As part of the ongoing revitalization of New Bedford's North End, Island Park, located at the corner of…...
Springfield sewer rates to increase by 4% in July
12+ hour, 30+ min ago (212+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Mo. " A 4% rate increase on the City of Springfield sewer service will take effect on July 1, for a total increase of $1. 67 per month for a typical residential sewer bill. The City of Springfield says the sewer rate increase will…...
Springfield City Council votes to support state rent control legislation
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (754+ words) by Sarah Heinonen | Jun 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD " At the urging of state Sen. Adam Gomez and outcry from financially strapped residents, the Springfield City Council voted 10-0 in favor of a resolution supporting legislation that would allow municipalities…...
Joe Launchbury: Ex-England lock named Worcester Warriors head of academy
13+ hour, 6+ min ago (465+ words) Joe Launchbury won the Six Nations title in 2016, 2017 and 2020 Champ Rugby winners Worcester Warriors have appointed former England, Harlequins and Wasps forward Joe Launchbury as their new head of academy. The 35-year-old retired from playing at the end of the…...
Compromise would reshape how Massachusetts teaches reading
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (992+ words) BOSTON (SHNS) " Massachusetts is poised to join more than 40 states in overhauling early reading instruction under a compromise literacy bill headed toward final votes this week. House and Senate negotiators on Tuesday signed off on a final agreement (H 5511) that…...
Worcester police continue to investigate fatal domestic stabbing
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (85+ words) A quiet neighborhood shattered by domestic violence is no closer to knowing the truth of what led to a fatal stabbing Friday, June 12, on Sunrise Avenue. Worcester p. .. Worcester police continue to investigate fatal domestic stabbing (This story has been updated…...
Worcester councilors give unanimous support to $1 billion city budget
20+ hour, 9+ min ago (557+ words) WORCESTER " The City Council unanimously voted to approve the fiscal 2027 budget, which begins July 1, 2026, following debate about the role councilors play in developing the spending plan. The vote, which was first scheduled to take place during the June 2 council meeting…...