Bargain towns under $200,000

Yes, even in high-priced Massachusetts, you can buy a house now for under $200,000. In many parts of the country...
http://www.boston.com/realestate/news/blogs/renow/2012/05/bargain_towns_u.html

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 17:12:41 -0700

How to prevent teen substance abuse

More than 700 people filled the auditorium at Ludlow High School Tuesday night to talk about substance abuse among teens, and parents and experts say, the key to preventing substance abuse and addiction is simple. It’s talking to your children.
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/alcohol-and-drug-abuse-among-teens-a-growing-concern

Published: Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:32:20 -0700

Western Mass. Pioneers stifled in scoreless tie with Vermont Voltage

LUDLOW – Throughout the course of any season there will surely be ups and downs. The Western Massachusetts Pioneers look as if they’ve been riding a rollercoaster as they’ve experienced every possible outcome thus far in the young season.
http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/05/western_mass_pioneers_stifled.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 19:09:50 -0700

So long, Dick Dukeshire, a true class act

When Mike Dvorchak of Ludlow was inducted into the Northeastern University Hall of Fame in 1981, his former basketball coach, Dick Dukeshire, reminded him of how he got there.
http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/05/so_long_dick_dukeshire_a_true.html

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 17:24:51 -0700

Connecticut Mixed Martial Arts and BJJ School Grand Opening

Team Link BJJ and MMA in Enfield, CT announces its relocation to a new state of the art training facility. The new Team Link BJJ and MMA gym will be larger and better equipped than any brazilian jiu jitsu or mixed martial arts facility in Connecticut.Hartford, CT (PRWEB) May 23, 2012 Many people are looking to mixed martial arts for an alternative to the typical gym routine. Regarded as the best ...
http://news.yahoo.com/connecticut-mixed-martial-arts-bjj-school-grand-opening-071657955.html

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 00:19:41 -0700

BIT Companies Offers “Rays of Hope” to Children in South Africa

BIT Companies , developer/manufacturer of in-vitro diagnostic, clinical and hematology instrumentation, has announced its role as a supporter of Rays of Hope
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/bit-companies-offers-rays-hope-070000281.html

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Western United, Junior Pioneers merging to form Western United Pioneers

In a move that was long overdue, the two premier youth soccer organizations in Western Massachusetts are coming together under one umbrella. Western United F.C. and the Junior Pioneers, long competitors for players and coaches in this region, are merging to form the Western United Pioneers.
http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/05/western_united_junior_pioneers.html

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 19:10:45 -0700

Mutiny finds itself in new surroundings in 2012

WEST SPRINGFIELD — There are changes aplenty for the New England Mutiny. The premier women's soccer team in Western Massachusetts has found itself in new surroundings, both in terms of the field it plays on and the league it competes in.
http://www.thereminder.com/sports/thisweeksstories/mutinyfindsitselfi/

Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 11:11:00 -0700

Open burning brush season is over

In many communities around western Massachusetts, open burning is permitted at certain times of the year. With the last few months being so dry, getting permission to burn this year has been difficult.
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/open-burning-brush-season-is-over

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 13:22:41 -0700

Near normal weather expected for May

The first four months of this year were dry and mild, it looks as though May won't follow that trend.
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/weather/us_wx_news/close-to-normal-weather-expected-for-may

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 13:38:43 -0700