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Big E sets new record with 1.54M visitors
The Big E set a new attendance record with the 2018 edition of the Eastern States Exposition drawing 1,543,470 visitors during its 17-day run. It was an increase of 17,917 over the previous record of 1,525,553 guests set in 2017. A combination of a “tremendous lineup of terrific talent,” unique foods that people want to try,…
Read MoreUMass graduate student receives Department of Energy award, will contribute work to Large…
A graduate student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has received a prestigious award from the U.S. Department of Energy that will put him to work on a project connected to the Large Hadron Collider–the world’s largest particle accelerator. Physics Ph.D. candidate Guy Rosin, of Watertown, has been chosen to receive the Science Graduate Student Research Program award,…
Read MoreBay Path Names Matt Smith Director of Computer Science & Cybersecurity Programs
Bay Path University announced that Matthew Smith has been promoted to the position of director, Computer Science & Cybersecurity Programs. Smith has been with Bay Path University’s American Women’s College for nearly two years, first serving as an adjunct faculty member and later being named full-time academic director, Cybersecurity and Applied Technology. In June, he…
Read MoreSpringfield schools superintendent lauds MCAS results, but says more work to be done
Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick praised the results of the newly released MCAS scores for students in Springfield, which showed slight increases. But he said there is more work to be done as local scores — among the trove of statewide data released Thursday by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education — remain below…
Read MoreHolyoke MCAS results 2018: ‘Bright spots’ seen but ‘tremendous’ work needed, officials say
Progress is inching along with tons of work left to make the majority of the city’s public school students proficient in English, math and science, officials said Thursday after release of the spring 2018 MCAS results. “While our progress is steady and we have many bright spots to celebrate, tremendous and obvious work remains to improve…
Read MoreMGM Springfield, Indian Motorcycle plan Biketoberfest on The Plaza
The first-ever Biketoberfest is coming to The Plaza at MGM Springfield, courtesy of the casino and Indian Motorcycle of Springfield. The two-day bike show will offer live music, beer from White Lion Brewing Company, barbecue, games and raffles on Saturday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 5…
Read MoreSchools in Boston, Springfield, Worcester exit ‘underperforming’ status
Four Massachusetts schools are no longer designated as underperforming, and that label will not be newly applied to any schools or districts this year, education officials announced as they released 2018 MCAS scores and school accountability ratings. This year marked the first time the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education used a new accountability system…
Read More‘The Prudential,’ Holyoke’s tallest office building, sells at foreclosure auction; new owner seeks partners in redevelopment
The New York City man who held the mortgage on 274-276 High St. bought the office building at a foreclosure auction Wednesday for $380,000. The property is known as the Prudential because, at eight stories, it’s one of the tallest buildings in Paper City. The sale allows investor Roy L. Felshin a chance at recouping the money…
Read MoreWestern Mass scientists receive $635k from NASA to develop methods to study life beyond…
A microbiologist with the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a mineralogist at Mount Holyoke College have received a $635,000 grant from NASA to develop techniques to study evidence of “life beyond Earth,” according to UMass. Jim Holden, with UMass, and Darby Dyar at Mount Holyoke, will work together over a three year period, using the funds…
Read MoreMedical provider to rebrand as Holyoke Medical Group
Western Mass Physician Associates will be re-branded as Holyoke Medical Group as of Oct. 1. The Holyoke Medical Center provider affiliate is part of Valley Health Systems as is the hospital. “The name change will allow for the organization to have stronger brand awareness in the community,” said Spiros Hatiras, president and chief executive officer…
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