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Though SNAP has been restored and the shutdown has ended, some local restaurants took action to feed residents who relied on this aid and they've decided to continue this work throughout the month of November.
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Northampton restaurants take action after SNAP benefits were in jeopardy
Though SNAP has been restored and the shutdown has ended, some local restaurants took action to feed residents who relied on this aid and they've decided to continue this work throughout the month of ...
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Massachusetts Senate leaders say they’re nearing a deal on the supplemental budget and preparing to take up the House-passed cannabis reform bill before their holiday break begins Wednesday.
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Massachusetts lawmakers hit pause on votes amid budget, wage, energy battles
Massachusetts Senate leaders say they’re nearing a deal on the supplemental budget and preparing to take up the House-passed cannabis reform bill before their holiday break begins Wednesday.
http://nepm.org/regional-news/2025-11-17/massachusetts-lawmakers-hit-pause-on-votes-amid-budget-wage-energy-battles
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We’ve updated our evening news schedule to better fit your routine. Starting tonight, PBS @NewsHour airs weekdays at 6 p.m., followed by BBC News: The Context at 7 p.m. See the full NEPM TV schedule at
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The six-part epic event begins tonight. Don't miss
#AmericanRevolutionPBS
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Union fire fighters in Amherst, Massachusetts, are calling on town management to fully staff the department, after last week's blaze that destroyed an apartment building, displacing 232 people.
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Amherst fire fighters say town is gambling with residents' safety
Union fire fighters in Amherst, Massachusetts, are calling on town management to fully staff the department, after last week's blaze that destroyed an apartment building, displacing 232 people.
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Both US. Representatives Jim McGovern, D-Worcester and Richard Neal, D-Springfield say the shutdown does not reslove the issue of health care subsidies.
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McGovern, Neal highlight health care woes as government shutdown ends
Both US. Representatives Jim McGovern, D-Worcester and Richard Neal, D-Springfield say the shutdown does not reslove the issue of health care subsidies.
https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2025-11-13/mcgovern-neal-highlight-health-care-woes-as-government-shutdown-ends
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During a meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Thursday in Springfield, the city's mayor, Domenic Sarno, told the panel MGM has not lived up to its part of the deal when it comes to developing a property near the casino it operates.
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Sarno calls out MGM for not developing State Street property in Springfield
During a meeting of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission Thursday in Springfield, the city's mayor, Domenic Sarno, told the panel MGM has not lived up to its part of the deal when it comes to developin...
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UMass Amherst poll shows Healey would win again if the election were today. It also shows Mike Kennealy leading the Republican contenders for the job.
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Between Friday and Monday, many trains between New Haven, Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts and further to the north, will be replaced with buses.
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After rupturing his Achilles, Russell Samora, of Great Barrington, set out to test his recovery and resolve. 368,000 steps later, he knew what he was made of.
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Step by step across Massachusetts: A Great Barrington author’s journey of discovery
After rupturing his Achilles, Russell Samora of Great Barrington set out to test his recovery and resolve. 368,000 steps later, he knew what he was made of.
https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2025-11-12/step-by-step-across-massachusetts-a-great-barrington-authors-journey-of-discovery
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Even with temperatures in the 30s, many attended the Veterans Day Parade in Springfield Tuesday morning. The parade made its way from Federal Street in Springfield to City Hall downtown.
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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, D-Springfield, says he will be voting against a plan to reopen the federal government. The plan offers no guarantees of funding being restored for subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. That's something most Democrats had been holding out for.
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Neal a "hard no" on government shutdown deal
U.S. Representative Richard Neal (D-Springfield) says he will be voting against a plan to reopen the federal government. The plan offers no guarantees of funding being restored for subsidies under the...
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It's Native American Heritage Month — a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to honor the important contributions of Native people. Celebrate with NEPM:
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Celebrate Native American Heritage
November is Native American Heritage Month — a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to honor the important contributions of Native people.
https://www.nepm.org/nepm-programming/2025-11-03/celebrate-native-american-heritage
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On Wednesday, city councilor Tracye Whitfield announced she had the votes to become its president for the next term. But, a colleague, Melvin Edwards, is calling that declaration into question.
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Whitfield, Edwards spar over Springfield City Council presidency
On Wednesday, city councilor Tracye Whitfield announced she had the votes to become its president for the next term. But, a colleague, Melvin Edwards, is calling that declaration into question.
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Michael McCabe said his priorities in his third term as mayor of Westfield, include a new police department building, a new hospital emergency department and getting the state to develop the Westfield exit off the Mass Turnpike.
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McCabe wins reelection in Westfield, continuing the work he started
Michael McCabe said his priorities in his third term as mayor of Westfield, include a new police department building, a new hospital emergency department and getting the state to develop the Westfield exit off the Mass Turnpike.
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Sciarra won just 76 votes ahead of her opponent Jillian Duclos in Northampton's mayoral contest.
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Incumbent Sciarra secures a narrow win in Northampton’s mayoral election
Sciarra won just 76 votes ahead of her opponent Jillian Duclos in Northampton's mayoral contest.
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Four of the five at-large city councilors earned another term during Tuesday's election, and all but one councilor representing a ward also will be returning for the new term in January.
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Most incumbents returning to the Springfield City Council despite some tight races
Four of the five at-large city councilors earned another term during Tuesday's election, and all but one councilor representing a ward also will be returning for the new term in January.
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Macksey got nearly 70% of the vote in North Adams. Her opponent, Scott Berglund, said he is proud of how he ran his first political campaign.
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North Adams mayor Jennifer Macksey wins 3rd term
Macksey's opponent, Scott Berglund, said he is proud of how he ran his first political campaign
https://www.nepm.org/regional-news/2025-11-04/north-adams-mayor-jennifer-macksey-wins-3rd-term
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Easthampton's interim mayor Salem Derby defeated Lindsi Sekula and Jason "J.T." Tirrell on Tuesday in a race that saw heavy turnout.
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Derby holds off 2 challengers in Easthampton Mayoral race
Easthampton's interim mayor Salem Derby defeated Lindsi Sekula and Jason "J.T." Tirrell on Tuesday in a race that saw heavy turnout.
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The Trump administration says it will fund SNAP food aid for November, but only partially and with delayed disbursement.
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SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed
About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in the food assistance known as SNAP. For the first time, the Trump administration stopped the payments due at the beginning of th...
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Don't miss this powerful choral concert in support of NEPM and the First Churches Organ Fund on Nov. 2. Illumine Vocal Arts Ensemble and guests will perform Maurice Duruflé’s extraordinary "Requiem" and more:
https://www.nepm.org/nepm-events/2025-10-24/i-was-glad-choral-concert-in-northampton
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'I Was Glad:' Choral Concert in Northampton
A community event to support NEPM and the First Churches Organ Fund, hear choral works by Maurice Duruflé, Parry, Jonathon Dove and more on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. at First Churches of Northampton.
https://www.nepm.org/nepm-events/2025-10-24/i-was-glad-choral-concert-in-northampton
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Early voting in Northampton’s local election is underway with ballots being cast before the general election next week. The city’s mayoral candidates are taking on major issues this season, like the city budget, education, and downtown development.
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Mayor Gina Louise-Sciarra faces challenger Jillian Duclos in Northampton’s mayoral election
Early voting in Northampton’s local election is underway with ballots being cast before the general election next week. The city’s mayoral candidates are taking on major issues this season, like the c...
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The top five vote-getters will win seats as Springfield city councilors at large in Tuesday's election. All five incumbents from this term are running against three challengers.
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There are 8 people vying for Springfield City Council at-large positions
The top five vote-getters will win seats as Springfield city councilors at large in Tuesday's election. All five incumbents from this term are running against three challengers.
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“Now we are 100% community-funded, and we’ve been talking to the community about the importance of keeping public media strong here in western Mass.,” NEPM President Matt Abramovitz said. “People have been responding.”
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In wake of federal cuts, Nov. 2 fundraiser planned for NEPM - Greenfield Recorder
Gill Indivisible is hosting a fundraiser at The People's Pint to benefit New England Public Media, which is facing a loss of federal funding.
https://recorder.com/2025/10/30/gill-indivisible-hosts-fundraiser/
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Easthampton voters will choose whether the interim mayor, the interim mayor's executive assistant, or a city council member will take office.
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In Easthampton, 3 city employees aim for mayor's office in ranked-choice ballot
Easthampton voters will choose whether the interim mayor, the interim mayor's executive assistant, or a city council member will take office.
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18 days ago
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Happy
#Halloween
from your friends Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and NEPM. 🎃
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As some health centers in Massachusetts pull back on gender-affirming care for minors to protect federal funding, Northampton-based TransHealth says they will continue to offer that care for young people.
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Amid federal pressure, WMass health center vows to continue gender-affirming care for youth
As some health centers in Massachusetts pull back on gender-affirming care for minors to protect federal funding, Northampton-based TransHealth says they will continue to offer that care for young peo...
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The neighborhood now has the 19th station in Springfield where residents can rent a pedal-assist e-bike.
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Valley Bike Share expands into Indian Orchard neighborhood in Springfield
The neighborhood now has the 19th station in Springfield where residents can rent a pedal-assist e-bike.
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In North Adams, Jennifer Macksey is seeking a third term as mayor. Scott Berglund is a former sales executive who moved to Massachusetts two years ago.
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In North Adams 2-term incumbent mayor faces newcomer
Jennifer Macksey is seeking a third term as mayor. Scott Berglund is a former sales executive who moved to Massachusetts two years ago.
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2030 may seem like a ways off, but Mass. lawmakers and officials are beginning preparations to ensure that every resident is properly counted in the next census taking.
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Massachusetts census looms; numbers could expose a state on the brink
2030 may seem like a ways off, but Mass. lawmakers and officials are beginning preparations to ensure that every resident is properly counted in the next census taking.
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On The Rundown: state action on spending in sheriff's offices, a Franklin County student needs survey, how the Trump administration is affecting higher ed, and No Kings protests:
https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-24/sheriffs-spending-student-needs-in-franklin-county-413-no-kings-protests
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The morning of May 8th, Rosanne Ferreira-De Oliveira, was detained by ICE on Eureka Street in Worcester. It was just supposed to be a normal workday for her as a house cleaner. NEPM's Nirvani Williams speaks with Adam Bass from
@masslive.bsky.social
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ICE detainee recounts injury during arrest, officers refusal to provide meds
The morning of May 8th, Rosanne Ferreira-De Oliveira, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Eureka Street in Worcester. It was just supposed to be a normal workday for her as a house ...
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Protestors across Western Massachusetts joined others across the state and the nation in "No Kings" rallies denouncing everything from ICE raids to cuts in food assistance benefits.
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'We're all on the menu': WMass residents come out in droves for 'No Kings' protests
Protestors across Western Massachusetts joined others across the state and the nation in "No Kings" rallies denouncing everything from ICE raids to cuts in food assistance benefits.
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A story 250 years in the making. The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt premieres Nov. 16
#onNEPM
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The protests will be held across the region from Springfield to Amherst and North Adams.
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WMass communities join national 'No Kings' protests
The protests will be held across the region from Springfield to Amherst and North Adams.
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Today on The Rundown: low vaccination rates at some western Mass. schools; a Pittsfield man who is back at home after being unlawfully detained by ICE, and a pilot program to clean up nips. Listen:
https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-17/mass-vaccination-rates-ice-in-the-berkshires-nips-cleanup
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Health experts say vaccine skepticism has long been a feature of both Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, setting the stage for highly contagious diseases like measles to potentially find a foothold.
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What's leading Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket parents to bypass vaccines?
Health experts say vaccine skepticism has long been a feature of both islands, setting the stage for highly contagious diseases like measles to potentially find a foothold.
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Media Lab participant, Au'dahcey Hickson, interviews Emely Rumble, author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx."
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Emely Rumble explores healing power of literature in her debut book 'Bibliotherapy in the Bronx'
Media Lab participant, Au'dahcey Hickson, interviews Emely Rumble, author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx."
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Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.
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NPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has died
Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died.
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Media Lab participant, Davien Landrau, interviews Nicholas Day, author of "A World Without Summer" and "The Mona Lisa Vanishes."
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The eruption of a volcano and the creation of Frankenstein inspire Nicholas Day's 'A World Without Summer'
Media Lab participant, Davien Landrau, interviews Nicholas Day, author of "A World Without Summer" and "The Mona Lisa Vanishes."
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Although standard vaccines are required by Massachusetts, it's up to local school districts to enforce the mandate - and they really don't want to keep children out of school.
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Some WMass schools fall far behind on childhood vaccines, posing challenge to districts
Although standard vaccines are required by Massachusetts, it's up to local school districts to enforce the mandate - and they really don't want to keep children out of school.
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In 1987, about 150 Mass. kindergartners received religious exemptions, allowing them to not get one or more vaccines. That group accounted for less than 0.2% of the total incoming class that year. For the 2024-25 school year, that number reached 870 — just over 1.3%.
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These Massachusetts parents sought religious exemptions to vaccines. We asked them why.
The reasons are deeply nuanced and varied, meaning the exemption covers a wide variety of circumstances.
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Superintendent of the Springfield Public Schools, Sonia Dinnall, accompanied the students, teaching them about her job and showing them around the school district office.
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Springfield middle, elementary students get to be 'Superintendent for a Day'
Superintendent of the Springfield Public Schools, Sonia Dinnall, accompanied the students, teaching them about her job and showing them around the school district office.
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Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets.
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Massachusetts towns face a budget squeeze as Boston fiddles with funding
Municipalities report out that rising costs, revenue-raising restrictions, and sluggish state aid are squeezing local government budgets.
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State law dictates how public schools approach vaccines. Proposed legislation in Massachusetts would prevent parents from claiming religion as a reason for skipping vaccination.
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3 Northeast states banned religious exemptions for vaccines. What about Massachusetts?
State law dictates how public schools approach vaccines. Proposed legislation in the Bay State would prevent parents from claiming religion as a reason for skipping vaccination.
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Celebrate
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
with Molly of Denali and her grandpa as they share their Alaska Native heritage through music, story, and song!
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The NEPM Book Club returns this month with a thrilling local read from local author Mattea Kramer. Don't miss a meeting or a Q&A with the author! Sign up now:
nepm.org/bookclub
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The Rundown looks at an immigration resolution in Holyoke, the end of casino mitigation payments from MGM Springfield and asks, is Massachusetts in a "soft secession?"
https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-10/casino-mitigation-payments-massachusetts-soft-secession-holyoke-immigration-resolution
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Casino mitigation payments, Massachusetts 'soft secession,' Holyoke immigration resolution
This week, western Mass. marks two years of war between Israel and Hamas, looks at a controversial immigration resolution in Holyoke, the end of casino mitigation payments from MGM Springfield and ask...
https://www.nepm.org/therundown/2025-10-10/casino-mitigation-payments-massachusetts-soft-secession-holyoke-immigration-resolution
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