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Little Leaguers celebrate opening day in parade
AGAWAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Saturday was little league opening day over in Agawam. A parade marched from Phelps Elementary to Memorial Field Saturday morning, it featured baseball teams, coaches, families, as well as police and firetrucks. Kids and parents gathered around the infield for an opening ceremony, followed by a home run derby and festival.
Springfield Thunderbirds advance to Atlantic Division semifinals
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield Thunderbirds are on a roll. The Thunderbirds have won the first round by winning two of their last three games in the playoffs and tap sports bar hosted a watch party to celebrate. On Saturday night, fans watched the Thunderbirds beat the Charlotte Checkers two to one in overtime. The Thunderbirds have reached the Atlantic Division semifinals and will play against the Providence Bruins on May 1st.
Hundreds of volunteers take part in Green-n-Fit Neighborhood Clean-Up
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Hundreds of volunteers came out to Springfield Saturday for a major clean-up effort in the city. It was all a part of the Green-n-Fit Neighborhood Clean-Up with Revitalize CDC and the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield. The nonprofit organization helped to repair 18 homes and spruce up the Boys and Girls Club’s on Carew Street and on Acorn Street.
UMass hosts annual Dash and Dine 5k run
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The 15th Annual Dash and Dine 5k happened in Amherst on Saturday. The event aimed to raise money for the Amherst Survival Center, which is an outreach to community organization that focuses on food insecurity in the area.
104th Infantry Regiment honored at annual Apremont Day ceremony
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - People came together to honor the 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Yankee Division, and the Massachusetts National Guard. The annual event, called Apremont Day and marked the anniversary of the 104th Infantry Regiment being awarded by the French goverment for their actions in World War I.
Cancer Connection opens its doors in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - An organization that provides free services for people living with cancer is coming to Springfield. Cancer Connection opened the doors of its new location on Allen Street Saturday morning. The nonprofit offers one-on-one guidance, education, therapy and more to those dealing with the illness — and it’s all for free. The organization will also be opening a new thrift shop at 1510 Allen Street. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 11 a.m.
Thunderbirds to play final game in first round of Calder Cup Playoffs
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Springfield Thunderbirds kicked it into high gear in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The team beat the Charlotte Checkers on Friday night five to two. Wyatt Newpower put the Thunderbirds on the board nearly eight minutes into the second period. Chris Wagner also scored two goals, including the one that put the team ahead. The Thunderbirds play against the Checkers again for the final game of round one Saturday night at 7 p.m. at the MassMutual Center.
Dyadic Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia Outcomes for Mothers and Their Children: Long-Term Follow-Up of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Brief Parenting Interventions
1 Introduction Regulatory functions of the autonomic nervous system have been shown to aid social-emotional adjustment and well-being in both caregivers and their children (Beauchaine 2015).
73. Preliminary Efficacy Findings for a Placebo Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial of a Novel Executive Working Memory Training Intervention for Adolescents With ADHD
Most prior Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) working memory training (WM) training interventions have targeted WM capacity, with inconsistent or equivocal improvements in symptom severity or associated behavioral impairments. Executive working memory (EWM) operations that flexibly access or protect the contents of working memory representations may represent a better training target.
74. Functional Connectivity Changes as a Result of a Novel Executive Working Memory Training in Adolescents With ADHD
This NIMH R61-funded clinical trial evaluated a novel executive working memory (EWM) intervention for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that trained cognitive operations which flexibly update or shift focus among information held within WM or stabilize WM contents by suppressing task-irrelevant or filtering distracting information.
Ludlow first responders to receive commendations for mutual aid during Wilbraham officer shooting Original
LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – First responders in Ludlow will be receiving special recognition on Tuesday. The first responders will be honored for their work back in January when they were called to help police in Wilbraham. It was the day Officer Cameron Prosperi was shot by a man who police say barricaded himself and his family inside a home. Ludlow officers arrived to the situation within minutes, providing vital help for those already at the house.
Toddler dead after go-kart incident in Connecticut Original
MERIDEN, CT. (WWLP) – A 5-year-old is dead after a go-kart accident in Meriden, Connecticut on Tuesday. According to the Meriden Police Department, officers were called to Kroneberger Park just before 8:00 p.m. and found a 5-year-old boy with a head injury bad enough that he had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital. The boy later died due to his injuries. There is no word yet on what led to the accident.
Massachusetts student burned by faulty laptop during MCAS Original
UXBRIDGE, Mass. (WWLP) – Students in Uxbridge will be handing in their laptops Wednesday morning after a student was burned by a Chromebook while taking the MCAS test. A 6th-grade student was taking the test on a district-owned ACER C734 Chromebook at Whitin Intermediate School on Tuesday when it suddenly started smoking. Teachers evacuated students from the school and the MCAS test was put on hold. The student suffered burns to his left hand.
Federal judge says migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard can sue charter company
BOSTON (WWLP/AP) – A federal judge has ruled that lawyers representing migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard nearly two years ago by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis can sue the charter flight company. The 50 Venezuelans were flown from Texas after being promised work and housing opportunities. Two days later, they moved to Joint Base Cape Cod for shelter and humanitarian aid. Under Monday’s ruling, the migrants can proceed with their suit against the Florida-based company.
Mega Millions jackpot ticket purchased in New Jersey
(WWLP) – The winning ticket for Tuesday night’s $1.12 billion Mega Millions drawing was purchased in New Jersey! The game’s website shows a single winner for the jackpot with the winning numbers 7, 11, 22, 29, 38 and 4. There were also 12 people who won $1 million and one person from New York won $2 million. The jackpot has now reset to its default $20 million. The next U.S. lottery drawing will be Wednesday night for an estimated $865 million Powerball jackpot.
Congressman Richard Neal reacts to bridge collapse in Baltimore
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Six people are presumed dead after a container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday morning. Maryland Governor Wes Moore said that the operators of the ship issued a mayday call moments before the crash that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge. They were able to stop traffic over the bridge before it came down. The six people still missing were part of a construction crew on the bridge.
43 cars broken into in one night in Connecticut
ROCKY HILL, CT. (WWLP) – There was a rude awakening for dozens of people in Connecticut Sunday morning. Two western Massachusetts men suspects in Connecticut stabbing Police are still investigating after they say 43 cars were broken into in one night. It all happened at the same apartment complex in Rocky Hill. Most of those cars were locked. and had their windows smashed and valuables stolen from inside.
43 cars broken into in one night in Connecticut Original
ROCKY HILL, CT. (WWLP) – There was a rude awakening for dozens of people in Connecticut Sunday morning. Police are still investigating after they say 43 cars were broken into in one night. It all happened at the same apartment complex in Rocky Hill. Most of those cars were locked. and had their windows smashed and valuables stolen from inside. Police say they got the call around 6:00 a.m. and when they got to the complex, they saw a suspect actively breaking the window of a car.
State Housing Secretary coming to Northampton to tour apartment complex, discuss Affordable Homes Act
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The State Housing Secretary will be coming to Northampton on Monday. Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus will be touring North Commons at Village Hill with community members to talk about the Affordable Homes Act. North Commons is a mixed-income apartment complex built by a national community building group.
Town of Ludlow to host local elections Monday
LUDLOW, Mass. (WWLP) – The Town of Ludlow will be hosting its local elections on Monday. There are several town-wide offices on the ballot, including contested races for the Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Board of Health, and Recreation Commission. Also on the ballot are uncontested races for Board of Assessors, Library Trustee, Housing Authority, and Planning Board. There are also races for Town Meeting Members in each of the town’s six precincts.
Police investigating body pulled from river in Manchester
MANCHESTER, CT. (WWLP) – Police in Connecticut are investigating what they call a “suspicious” death after a body was pulled from a river in Manchester. Police say they got the report of a body in the Hockanum River Monday afternoon. They say they pulled the body out and brought it to the medical examiner. Investigators are working to identify the person and the events leading up to the death. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Local News
Massachusetts woman identified in Miami murder-suicide
CENTERVILLE, Mass. (WWLP) – A woman killed in a Miami murder-suicide has been identified as a Massachusetts native and a student-athlete at New England college in New Hampshire. Meghan Moore was 25 years old from Centerville. Police say she was shot and killed on Saturday in Miami in an apartment building on West 40th Street. The suspect, 40-year-old Luis Napoles had been dating Moore.
Portion of I-391 in Chicopee, Holyoke closed overnight
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A portion of I-391 South from Chicopee to Holyoke was closed overnight. Police blocked off all exits between Exit 4 in Chicopee and the intersection of High Street and Resnic Boulevard in Holyoke. Our 22News crew saw multiple police cruisers on 391 South in the area of McKinstry Avenue in Chicopee at around 12:30 a.m. The road is now back open to traffic.
Two found shot to death in Massachusetts home
HAVERHILL, Mass. (WWLP) – Police are investigating after two people were found shot dead inside a home in Haverhill on Sunday. The Essex County District Attorney’s Office says police went to the home for a wellness check and found both victims dead with gunshot wounds. Their identities have not yet been released. Authorities have not said what happened, but the DA says there is no known risk to the public.
Four dead, two injured after crash in Connecticut Original
WEST HAVEN, CT. (WWLP) – Four people are dead and two are injured after a car crash with a wrong-way driver in Connecticut. The crash occurred in West Haven early Sunday morning around 1:30. According to the Connecticut State Police, a truck driving the wrong way on 95 South hit two cars, leaving the truck’s driver dead. Three others in two separate cars were killed. The highway was closed for more than five hours, and officials are still investigating. Local News
Armed robbery at Massachusetts convenience store leads to police chase, crash
BELLINGHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – A police chase in eastern Massachusetts crossed state lines Saturday. Police investigating double homicide in Hartford After an armed robbery of a convenience store in Bellingham, police say they chased the suspect in what was found to be a stolen car. During the pursuit, Bellingham police say an officer followed the suspect to Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where the suspect jumped from the moving car and ran off.
Armed robbery at Massachusetts convenience store leads to police chase, crash
BELLINGHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – A police chase in eastern Massachusetts crossed state lines Saturday. After an armed robbery of a convenience store in Bellingham, police say they chased the suspect in what was found to be a stolen car. During the pursuit, Bellingham police say an officer followed the suspect to Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where the suspect jumped from the moving car and ran off. Police say the suspect is still at large and no gun has been found.
Man accused of slashing Mayor Sarno’s tires back in court
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The man accused of slashing the tires on Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno’s car is due back in court on Monday. A hearing is expected to happen Monday morning in Springfield District Court for Steven Kostorizos. He’s accused of slashing all four of the Mayor’s tires outside Springfield City Hall in January. Kostorizos has been held without bail since his arraignment nearly 3 weeks ago.
Seven people in hospital after crash on Route 8 in Beacon Falls
BEACON FALLS, CT. (WWLP) – Seven people are in the hospital, and Route 8 in Connecticut was closed for hours on Sunday after two car crashes. At around 3;00 p.m. on Sunday, a two-car accident in Beacon Falls closed the highway and injured five people. They were all taken to area hospitals for treatment. Then, just hours later, and miles down the road, there was a separate five-car crash on Route 8. Two more people were taken to the hospital. The highway was closed for a total of five hours. Local News
Man dies after crashing pickup truck into Massachusetts home
SOMERSET, Mass. (WWLP) – A man from the eastern part of the state has died after crashing their pickup truck into a home. According to NBC Boston, police were called to the motor vehicle crash on South Street at around 2:53 a.m. on Sunday. When officers arrived, they found a gray Chevy Silverado had hit the corner of the home on the southeast side. The driver of the truck had died in the accident, and their name has not yet been released.
POST commission status hearing for former Stoughton Police officer
STOUGHTON, Mass. (WWLP) – The state’s POST commission will hold a status hearing Monday morning in the case of William Farwell, a former Stoughton Police officer. The panel declined to certify him in 2023. Farwell is one of three Stoughton officers who were accused of having inappropriate sexual relations with a young woman who died by suicide in 2021 after becoming pregnant.
Police investigating deadly shooting on I-95 in Foxborough
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WWLP) – The Massachusetts State Police is investigating a deadly shooting that took place on I-95 in Foxborough on Saturday night. The Norfolk District Attorney’s office says 37-year-old Justin Parker was shot while driving down the highway. Police are asking the public for information on a dark-colored, or possibly black, sedan that was traveling southbound on I-95 just before 10 Saturday night. Police reported that the driver of that car fired multiple rounds into Parker’s car.
Families sleeping at Logan Airport to receive shelter
BOSTON (WWLP) – Boston is looking to provide families that have been sleeping at Logan Airport with emergency shelter. A recreation center in Roxbury, the Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center, is considered the best option for these families. The center is state-owned and will be converted into a temporary shelter for those who have been sleeping at the airport. The families could move in as soon as Wednesday and will be given food, health services, transportation, and legal advice as well.
Families sleeping at Logan Airport to receive shelter
BOSTON (WWLP) – Boston is looking to provide families that have been sleeping at Logan Airport with emergency shelter. A recreation center in Roxbury, the Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center, is considered the best option for these families. The center is state-owned and will be converted into a temporary shelter for those who have been sleeping at the airport. The families could move in as soon as Wednesday and will be given food, health services, transportation, and legal advice as well.
No school continues in Newton during teacher strike
NEWTON, Mass. (WWLP) – There will be no school again on Monday in Newton where teachers remain on strike after no agreement was reached over the weekend. The Newton Teachers Association and city officials accuse each other of refusing to negotiate in good faith. City officials say the groups are roughly $26 million apart in their suggested contracts. The president of the NTA says that number is only 15 million. So far, the NTA has accrued over $300,000 in fines. Local News
North Attleboro schools reverse book restriction
NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WWLP) – Just one day after North Attleboro schools said they would be pulling a book of poetry from library shelves, the Superintendent says they quote “missed the mark,” and would reverse the decision. The book titled “Woke: A Young Poet’s Call to Justice” is a collection of poetry by women of color that covers topics related to social justice focusing on the need to speak out and inspire middle-graders.
One person killed in wrong-way crash on I-95 in Connecticut
BLANDFORD, CT. (WWLP) – One person was killed in a wrong-way crash on I-95 South in Branford, Connecticut. A Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a tractor-trailer head-on at about 7:25 a.m. on Sunday after veering into the center lane. The Jeep had caught fire, and the driver, a 48-year-old woman from Arizona, was ejected from the vehicle and died.
Proposed bill in New Hampshire would ban undocumented drivers with license
CONCORD, NH. (WWLP) – A proposal in the New Hampshire state senate would ban undocumented drivers from driving on the state’s roads, even if they have a license from another state. This could have an impact on people in Massachusetts. We are one of several New England states that have laws that allow undocumented immigrants to receive driver’s licenses. If the bill were to pass, drivers found to be violating the new law would face Class B misdemeanor charges.
New charges in deadly Christmas crash in Somerset
SOMERSET, Mass. (WWLP) – The driver in a deadly wrong-way crash that killed a 15-year-old and his grandparents on Christmas night is facing new charges. Adam Gauthier, 41, is now being charged with three counts of manslaughter while operating under the influence, and motor vehicle homicide, following the deaths of 15-year-old Jacoby Arruda and his grandparents, 73-year-old Floriano Arruda, and 68-year-old Donna Arruda.
Inaugural ceremonies taking place across western Massachusetts
WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Inaugural ceremonies will occur for city councils, school committees, mayors, and more all across western Massachusetts on Tuesday. In Westfield, Mayor Michael McCabe will be sworn in, alongside city council members, school committee, and other election winners. That’s at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at Westfield High School.
Massachusetts man dead after dirt bike crash in Connecticut
THOMPSON, CT. (WWLP) – A man from Massachusetts was killed following a crash between two dirt bikes in Thompson, Connecticut on Saturday. According to Connecticut’s Environmental Conservation Police, the crash happened in Quaddick State Forest just before 4:00 p.m. Steven G. Zografos, 22, of Oxford, Massachusetts was killed in the accident. Another 21-year-old man suffered injuries and was life-flighted to a local hospital. The crash is still being investigated.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Day?
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – If you still need to do some Christmas shopping or pick up something for your Christmas dinner, you may be out of luck. Many big box stores will be closed on Christmas, including Walmart, Target, and Costco. Grocery stores like Stop & Shop, Big Y, and Price Rite will be closed. Liquor stores are also closed on Christmas. All government offices are closed, there is no mail delivery, and the PVTA has no services running.
UMass Amherst to host virtual session on solar power
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – Local leaders and clean energy advocates will participate in a free, virtual session on solar power on Tuesday. The event is a part of the “Western Massachusetts Solar Forum” hosted by UMass Amherst’s Clean Energy Extension mission.
Borrowing cap increased for Jones Library Project in Amherst
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – The Amherst Town Council has voted to increase the borrowing cap for the Jones Library Renovation by just about $10 million.
Three killed, several injured in Monday’s storms
HINGHAM, Mass. (WWLP )- At least three people were killed as a result of the flooding and high winds on Monday. An 89-year-old from Hingham in eastern Massachusetts was killed when high winds caused a tree to fall on a trailer he was in. In Maine, one man was killed when a tree fell and hit him as he was removing debris from his roof, and another died from injuries he suffered while removing a downed tree from the road.
Investigators seek charges against brothel clients
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (WWLP) – Just over a month after three people were arrested for their involvement in an extensive brothel network across Massachusetts and Virginia, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says they’re seeking to charge the brothel’s clients. U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy’s office said that applications have been submitted in Cambridge District Court for complaints against 28 alleged clients.
Two arrested for stealing over 4,600 gift cards in Braintree
BRAINTREE, Mass. (WWLP) – Two women were arrested after police say they found more than 4,600 stolen gift cards. According to the Braintree Police Department, on Monday, officers were alerted that two women were removing gift cards from the display rack at the CVS on Grove Street. Officers doing the suspect vehicle and discovered four bags full of Apple, Nike, Sephora, and Visa gift cards, totaling 4,617 cards.
VIDEO: Fireworks thrown during street takeover in Connecticut Original
DERBY, CT. (WWLP) – Police in Derby, Connecticut have released dashcam footage of a street takeover where fireworks were launched at officers and bystanders. Just after 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, a large amount of vehicles and people blocked Pershing Drive. Officers say cars performed stunts in the street and fireworks were repeatedly thrown at people and police cruisers. Derby police say they’re trying to identify the people involved in the street takeover.
Two former state police troopers convicted in overtime scheme
BOSTON (WWLP) – Two former Massachusetts State Troopers were convicted in connection to the overtime scandal dating back to 2015. According to the Department of Justice, former Lieutenant Daniel Griffin, 60 of Belmont, and former Sergeant William Robertson, 61 of Westborough, were each convicted of one count of conspiracy, one charge of theft concerning a federal program, and four counts of wire fraud.
PVTA offering free services through the end of the year
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority’s (PVTA) Try Transit 2023 Holiday begins on Friday. This means that no fares or passes will be needed to ride PVTA fixed route buses or vans from today until the end of the year. The fared have been prepaid by Massachusetts Legislation. This does not apply on the B-79 Amherst-Worcester Route. The “Try Transit” program is to attract new customers and to also help current riders during the increased costs due to inflation.
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