Wilbraham & Monson rugby team grows, improves

In its third year of existence, the Wilbraham & Monson Academy rugby program continues to flourish, as evidenced by more players on the roster this season – close to 40 – as the Titans have a good blend of international as well as local students that have combined for an undefeated start this season.
http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/04/wilbraham_monson_rugby_team_gr.html

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 15:24:49 -0700

Community events to mark tornado

There will be events across the tornado-affected areas of western Massachusetts to mark the 1st anniversary of the devastating twister which touched down on June 1, 2011. The focus of these community events vary from fundraising to continued rebuilding and celebrating survival.
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/events-across-western-mass--to-commemorate-the-june-1-tornado

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 09:16:43 -0700

Massachusetts Communities Receive Municipal Blue Innovation Award for Affordability and Wellness Initiatives

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts , the trusted health plan of cities and towns for more than 70 years, today announced the winners of its fourth annual Municipal Blue Innovation Awards.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/massachusetts-communities-receive-municipal-blue-110700167.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 04:07:00 -0700

Mother's Day celebrated across W. Mass

Residents of Western Massachusetts are out celebrating Mother's Day in every way.
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/mothers-day-celebrated-across-western-mass

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 07:29:15 -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

Pracher pitches St. Joe's to A-10 tourney victory

Alex Pracher pitched a five-hitter as St. Joseph's won the first Atlantic Ten tournament game it ever played, shutting out Rhode Island, 3-0, on Wednesday at Houlihan Park in the Bronx.
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/colleges/st_josephs/20120524_Pracher_pitches_St__Joe_s_to_A-10_tourney_victory.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 07:06:11 -0700

No. 1 UMass leads the way as college tournaments open in Western Mass. - the land of winning lacrosse

It’s playoff time for college lacrosse, and several Western Massachusetts schools swing into action Wednesday looking to advance in their respective tournaments.
http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/05/post_357.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 17:24:49 -0700

Nick Buoniconti's return to Cathedral High School leaves a lasting impression

WILBRAHAM – In the world of sports, Springfield native Nick Buoniconti is best known for his Pro Football Hall of Fame career. However, as a crowd of students, teachers, family members and friends heard Tuesday at Cathedral High School, that is only part of his life story.
http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/05/post_356.html

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 16:24:46 -0700

Home fires are biggest disaster threat

Despite all the disasters western Massachusetts has faced in the past year or so, home fires remain the biggest threat.
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/hampden/home-fires-are-biggest-disaster-threat

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 18:12:30 -0700

Ask Mick LaSalle: Curly was underrated

Hello Mick: With every failed remake of "The Three Stooges," it becomes more apparent just how irreplaceable and underrated Curly was. Do you agree? Alan Drucker, Los Osos Hello Alan: Absolutely. Think about this:...
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/06/PK551O7LVC.DTL

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 03:23:05 -0700