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September 8, 2024

InFocus: September is National Recovery Month

(WWLP)–National Recovery Month has been commemorated every September since 1989. The effort brings attention to the work of the recovery...
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September 4, 2024

Flag raising marks return of Glendi, annual Greek culture festival in Springfield, Mass.

(WAMC Northeast Public Radio) A weekend of celebrating Greek culture and heritage kicks off Friday in Springfield. Blue and white...
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August 30, 2024

‘Not a pain that goes away’: Westfield vigil marks Overdose Awareness Day

WESTFIELD NEWS— Every 11 minutes, a person dies of an opioid overdose. At the International Overdose Awareness Day vigil, which...
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August 27, 2024

Mental health outreach efforts in Holyoke recognized

(WWLP) – Senator John Velis made a stop in Holyoke to recognize local outreach efforts targeting youth mental health this...
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August 22, 2024

Velis calls attention to youth mental health crisis

(WWLP) – Following a CDC release showing worsening mental health statistics among high schoolers, State Senator John Velis is calling...
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August 15, 2024

New Substance Use Disorder Bill being crafted to help tackle issues with the opioid epidemic in Massachusetts

(WWLP) – There’s a new Substance Use Disorder Bill in the works crafted by the Senate and the House. 22News...
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August 13, 2024

New Russell-Montgomery Police Dept. garage dedicated to veteran

(Reminder) — The new Russell-Montgomery Police Department garage on the grounds of the former Russell Elementary School was dedicated to...
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August 8, 2024

History made at HERO Act signing ceremony

(WWLP) – Governor Healey, joined by veterans and legislators from western Massachusetts and across the state, held a signing ceremony...
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July 29, 2024

State, local leaders weigh in on Governor Healey signing $58 billion budget

(Western Mass News- Maria Wilson) Ten days after arriving on her desk, Governor Maura Healey has signed into law the...
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July 28, 2024

Senate passes ‘Taylor Swift Bill’: Full cost to buy a ticket would be displayed before purchase made

(Daily Hampshire Gazette- Emilee Klein) On Nov. 15, 2022, thousands of Taylor Swift fans glued one eye to the clock...
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