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- VIDEO: 11-year-old hears clearly for the first time with cochlear implant
on April 18, 2026 at 1:45 amRyder Boen, an 11-year-old from Oklahoma, experienced hearing clearly for the first time after receiving a cochlear implant from Hearts for Hearing, with his emotional reaction going viral online.
- 'It just changes everything': MIT runners lace up in honor of boy's brave battle
on April 18, 2026 at 1:26 amFive students were inspired to take on the Boston Marathon after hearing about a classmate's cancer fight.
- 1 million bees make for bumper-to-buzzer traffic on a Tennessee highway ramp
on April 18, 2026 at 1:07 amAbout 1 million bees temporarily took over an interstate exit ramp in East Tennessee after a beekeepers' truck crashed and set them loose
- US Coast Guard searching for 6 after losing contact with disabled boat off Guam after typhoon
on April 18, 2026 at 12:55 amThe crew of the 145-foot dry cargo vessel notified the Coast Guard earlier this week that the boat had lost its starboard engine and needed assistance.
- Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms
on April 18, 2026 at 12:52 amA West Virginia transgender girl who competes on her high school girls' track team says she's focused on having fun with her friends.
- Road work on Memorial Avenue in West Springfield to cause lane closures, delays
by John Budenas on April 17, 2026 at 11:32 pmRoad work on a busy stretch of Memorial Avenue in West Springfield is expected to cause lane closures and traffic delays over the next several weeks.
- Overnight ramp closures planned on I-91, I-291 in Springfieldby John Budenas on April 17, 2026 at 11:29 pm
Several highway ramps in Springfield will be closed overnight Sunday, April 19, as crews perform sign installation and maintenance work.
- Former Miss Hall's School teacher to be arraigned on rape charges in Pittsfield
by John Budenas on April 17, 2026 at 11:25 pmA former teacher at Miss Hall's School is scheduled to be arraigned next week on multiple rape charges stemming from alleged assaults involving former students.
- Ludlow High School wrestler earns national honor for excellence on and off the mat
by John Budenas on April 17, 2026 at 11:18 pmA Ludlow High School senior has been recognized with one of the top honors in high school wrestling, highlighting both her athletic success and leadership in the sport.
- Karen Read Case: Witnesses file defamation lawsuit against Read, blogger “Turtleboy”
by Kara Walsh on April 17, 2026 at 10:49 pmFour witnesses in the Karen Read murder case file a defamation lawsuit against Karen Read and blogger Turtleboy, alleging false accusations and harassment.
- With four psychologists for 4,600 students, Pittsfield schools face mental health gap
by Tara Monastesse on April 13, 2026 at 8:00 pm<p>Public schools need far more psychologists to serve student caseloads, as districts across Massachusetts grapple with rising youth mental health needs and persistent hiring challenges.</p>
- Kathryn Hamilton’s father Dan Hermanski carved Berkshire Carousel horses from a wheelchair. Now she honors his legacy
by Staff Writer on April 12, 2026 at 4:00 pm<p>For Kathryn Hamilton, volunteering at the Berkshire Carousel brings her closer to her father Dan Hermanski.</p>
- GE hopes to have rail sidings ready for Rest of River cleanup by 2028
by Greg Sukiennik on April 10, 2026 at 12:00 pm<p>The rail sidings would allow GE’s contractors to load lined, sealed shipping containers full of contaminated sediments for transport — south to a landfill in Lee, or north for higher levels of contamination bound for out-of-area disposal.</p>
- BFAIR, UCP of Western Massachusetts exploring merger
by The Berkshire Eagle on April 7, 2026 at 10:00 pm<p>Two Berkshire County nonprofits are exploring a potential merger aimed at strengthening services and long-term sustainability, with leaders emphasizing that discussions remain preliminary and no final decision has been made.</p>
- Adams Community, Pittsfield Cooperative banks plan 'merger of equals'
by Greg Sukiennik on April 6, 2026 at 7:30 pm<p>Two long-established Berkshire County banks plan to merge by year’s end, creating a larger community lender with $1.5 billion in assets, 15 branches and nearly 200 employees. The deal would keep jobs and branches in place while shifting the combined bank’s headquarters to downtown Pittsfield.</p>
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- Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but blockade remains
by Associated Press on April 18, 2026 at 12:58 amA data firm, Kpler, said movement through the strait remained confined to corridors requiring Iran’s approval. The post Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but blockade remains appeared first on Boston.com.
- Eagles reportedly to ‘operate’ 2026 NFL Draft as if A.J. Brown won’t be in Philly Week 1
by Kaley Brown on April 17, 2026 at 11:58 pmThe Patriots remain the "front-runner" to acquire wide receiver A.J. Brown from the Eagles. The post Eagles reportedly to ‘operate’ 2026 NFL Draft as if A.J. Brown won’t be in Philly Week 1 appeared first on Boston.com.
- Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record
by Associated Press on April 17, 2026 at 11:26 pmFriday’s reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which may only be temporary, is the clearest signal yet for optimism. The post Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies to a record appeared first on Boston.com.
- Former Bruins captain Brad Marchand reacts to missing playoffs
by Colin McCarthy on April 17, 2026 at 10:45 pmCurrent Bruin Nikita Zadorov disagreed with Marchand’s viewpoint. The post Former Bruins captain Brad Marchand reacts to missing playoffs appeared first on Boston.com.
- Fear, physicality appear to be Bruins’ key ingredients ahead of playoff showdown with Sabres
by Conor Ryan on April 17, 2026 at 10:22 pm"I know a lot of teams — they’re afraid of us. I can tell. You can see it, you can hear it, and that’s what we have to do in Buffalo." The post Fear, physicality appear to be Bruins’ key ingredients ahead of playoff showdown with Sabres appeared first on Boston.com.
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- Deaths of migrants in ICE custody hit record high under Trump
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán on April 18, 2026 at 12:39 amTwenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.
- Animal activists celebrate their first global 'Sanctuary Day'
by Abigail Bottar on April 17, 2026 at 10:26 pmIt's been 40 years since animal advocates founded a sanctuary for farm animals in New York and California, and they say April 17 is their first global sanctuary day.
- Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming daysby Camila Domonoske on April 17, 2026 at 6:47 pm
Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That's assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why scientists are nervous about fungiby Gabrielle Emanuel on April 17, 2026 at 1:14 pm
They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them.
- The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iranby NPR Staff on April 17, 2026 at 12:36 pm
Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.
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- Massachusetts details plan to combat food insecurity - WWLPon April 18, 2026 at 1:09 am
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- Would you get your hair cut at a high school? Here you can — and customers rave - NBC Bostonon April 18, 2026 at 12:23 am
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- Is Prop. 2 1/2 a bad bet for cash-strapped towns? Maps, charts reveal history - WCVBon April 17, 2026 at 11:26 pm
Is Prop. 2 1/2 a bad bet for cash-strapped towns? Maps, charts reveal history WCVB
- Massachusetts State Police knew Scott Quigley drank before crash, prosecutors say - Boston Heraldon April 17, 2026 at 10:26 pm
Massachusetts State Police knew Scott Quigley drank before crash, prosecutors say Boston Herald
- Judge orders turbine manufacturer to stick with Massachusetts offshore wind farm project - Boston Heraldon April 17, 2026 at 9:40 pm
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- 1st XI Hockey Team Set the Tone for a Promising Season Ahead - RGSWon September 19, 2025 at 10:20 am
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- Honouring Mrs Sturdy and Our Charitable Efforts - RGSWon July 10, 2025 at 2:57 pm
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- Lower Sixth Compete in the British Informatics Olympiad - RGSWon January 24, 2025 at 11:23 am
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- New MA Chick-Fil-A Opens, Bertucci's Closes Location: MA Food Week - Patchon December 6, 2024 at 8:00 am
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- Maundy Thursday Visit by Her Majesty Queen Camilla - RGSWon April 12, 2024 at 12:55 pm
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