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Parole Denied for Mass. Man Who Raped 14-Year-Old He Met at Library

Chertsey, England · Chertsey

Parole Denied for Mass. Man Who Raped 14-Year-Old He Met at Library

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A Massachusetts man was denied parole after being in prison for about 20 years for raping a 14-year-old he met at the Springfield Public Library. Steven Pete went in front of the parole board for the first time in January. In 2006, Pete was convicted of statutory rape of a child. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Pete was also convicted of a second count of statutory rape of a child, for which he was sentenced to…See the Story

Asking Eric: How to address my husband’s dismissive argument tactic

Springfield, Massachusetts · Springfield

Asking Eric: How to address my husband’s dismissive argument tactic

Coverage: 2 sources

Dear Eric: When my husband and I disagree, the fight often comes down to him saying, “You just look for reasons to be mad at me.”See the Story

The Ninja CREAMi Is at Its Lowest Price in Months, and It Arrives Before the July 4th Weekend

Walmart · Spain

The Ninja CREAMi Is at Its Lowest Price in Months, and It Arrives Before the July 4th Weekend

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Right now, you can grab the best-selling Ninja CREAMi at Walmart for just $169.See the Story

Highlighting the Heart of Our Solar System at the Springfield Museums - Af-Am Point of View

Springfield (MA)—At the center of our solar system is the star that holds everything together: the Sun. Get a closer look at this hot commodity on Sun Days, presented by the Springfield Museums and the Springfield Telescope and Reflector Society (STARS). The first Sun Day takes place on June 22 from 11 am-3 pm and continues on the second Sunday of the summer months (July 13, August 10). Free with museums admission. The post Highlighting the Hear…Springfield, Massachusetts · Springfield See the Story

City Council approves expanded uses in Industrial A

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WESTFIELD — After several months of discussion, the City Council on June 23 voted approval of the first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment to allow expanded uses in the Industrial A district, on a positive recommendation from the Zoning, Planning and Development Committee and from the Planning Board.Westfield, Massachusetts · Westfield See the Story

Vehicle crashes off I-91, goes down embankment

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Multiple people have been transported to the hospital following rollover crash on I-91 South in Longmeadow.Longmeadow · Longmeadow Read Article

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Tabbed by Carnegie Foundation-Led National Initiative on Innovative High Schools - Af-Am Point of View

As one of 24 school systems selected by the Carnegie Foundation, SEZP will help shape the future of high school education nationally Springfield — The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) has been selected as one of 24 school systems nationwide to participate in the Future of High School Network, a new, national initiative led by […] The post Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership Tabbed by Carnegie Foundation-Led National Initiativ…Springfield, Massachusetts · Springfield Read Article

Make or Break It Time for the Summer 2025 Growing Season - Af-Am Point of View

Welcome back to Can You Dig It?, your source for farming and planting in Western New England to assist in justifying all this time you spend growing tomatoes and to expand your growing knowledge so you don’t repeat small mistakes. I wanted to acknowledge the ascendance of Ruby Maddox, who was influential in my involvement in farming, and co-founded Gardening the Community, the longest running youth based urban farm in Springfield, MA. We cherish…Farming · Springfield Read Article

What Freedom, Then, Does Black Art Have? - Af-Am Point of View

As of July 1, 2025, Rosemary Tracy Woods, Founding Director of Art For the Soul Gallery (AFTS) in Springfield, Massachusetts, stepped down from her position after decades of visionary leadership. Her departure marked the end of an era—one shaped by fierce advocacy, curatorial brilliance, and an unwavering belief that art is not a luxury, but a lifeline. The post What Freedom, Then, Does Black Art Have? appeared first on Af-Am Point of View.Springfield, Massachusetts · Springfield Read Article

RAYMOND A. JORDAN - Af-Am Point of View

Say what you may about the late Raymond Jordan, love him or hate him, like him or fear him, he was the quintessential, charismatic Springfield Black man of his time. And he was a visionary which is why I often reflect on the difference between him and the current bench of Black (especially male) politicians who appear to be squandering the Ray Jordan legacy. The post RAYMOND A. JORDAN appeared first on Af-Am Point of View.Springfield, Massachusetts · Springfield Read Article

Health advocates warn proposed wood-burning plant in Springfield will worsen asthma rates - CommonWealth Beacon

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A PROPOSAL TO build a wood-burning power plant in Springfield is back in play after recent court rulings, but health advocates warn it could worsen the city’s already high asthma rates. Palmer Renewable Energy first proposed the project in 2008. The company received permits from the city and state to build a biomass power plant, but since then, advocates, residents, public health experts, local officials, and legislators have fought against the…Air Quality · Springfield Read Article

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