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DHS sends call-in letters to Haitian immigrants in Springfield
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (353+ words) SPRINGFIELD — With Temporary Protected Status (TPS) now expired, News Center 7 has learned what the Department of Homeland Security is doing next. Letters have been sent out to some Haitian immigrants in Springfield asking them to show up at some DHS…...
Cambridge/Salem won't field varsity football team in 2026, schools announce
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (321+ words) Cambridge and Salem superintendents release joint statement announcing team was unable 'safely field' a varsity team for fall 2026, but hopes to build for future One of the top small-school programs not just in Section 2, but in all of New York…...
New Bedford expands senior property tax relief. How to get a break
1+ week, 4+ day ago (108+ words) New Bedford has lowered the minimum age for a $1,000 senior property tax exemption from 70 to 65. The change allows more income-eligible senior homeowners to qualify for property tax relief. To... New Bedford expands senior property tax relief. How to get a…...
Anonymous letters trigger investigation into Springfield city manager
9+ hour, 40+ min ago (227+ words) The city has released additional details about what led ot Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck being placed on paid administrative leave. As News Center 7 previously reported, Springfield City Commission voted unanimously to place Heck on leave during its Tuesday meeting....
City cuts ribbon on renovated and expanded O'Donnell Park in South Lowell
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (377+ words) LOWELL — A brand-new, accessible and inclusive playground, three completely refurbished basketball courts, a tennis court, pickleball courts and a handball court are the among the amenities in a renovated and expanded O’Donnell Park on Gorham Street. City leaders were joined…...
New Bedford nearly ready to unveil Herman Melville statue
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (422+ words) NEW BEDFORD – The city will dedicate its Herman Melville statue on Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at Seamen’s Bethel, where Melville once sat in a pew in the chapel’s southeast corner. The future author worshipped at the chapel as a young man…...
Springfield leaders talk addiction and gun violence at panel
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (287+ words) by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 31, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Bud Williams organized a panel discussion on addiction and gun violence hosted by the Bay Area Neighborhood Council. A group of about 30 people listened to Williams, Springfield Police…...
At age 26, Trevor Lawrence entering wheelhouse of his NFL prime
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (71+ words) Because of his successful finish to last season and the talent around him, it would be stunning if Trevor Lawrence took a backward step this year. Trevor Lawrence wasn’t sharp throughout the Jacksonville Jaguars’ first training camp practice on Wednesday,…...
What to do with the family in and around Cambridge over the summer holidays
9+ hour, 2+ min ago (923+ words) School’s out and the summer holidays are once again upon us. Here are some options when it comes to things to do for the whole family. Why not try something a little bit different this August with The Little Deal’s…...
8 Greater New Bedford spots to check out on National Chicken Wing Day
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (483+ words) Whether you prefer them mild, spicy, sweet or extra hot, National Chicken Wing Day on July 29 gives wing lovers the perfect excuse to dig into one of America's favorite comfort foods. From classic Buffalo to dry rubs and house-made sauces,…...