Tour Henry Knox’s ‘Noble Train of Artillery’ Route Beginning June 19th

One of the most iconic operations of the Revolutionary War was the transport of artillery and military munitions from Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point to Boston by Col. Henry Knox. In the dead of winter, the “Noble Train of Artillery” was floated south on Lake George. After a heavy snowfall, the guns were pulled by sled from Lake George to Albany after crossing the Mohawk and Hudson rivers, and then hauled over the Berkshires to Boston.

At Boston the guns were placed on Dorchester Heights by George Washington’s army in March ... Read more

Superintendent turnover: 3 big districts make important chan

Superintendent turnover continued its rapid clip over the last week with major changes in three larger districts.

Keith Posley resigned as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools after having led the district since 2018. Posley steppe ... Read more

Attorney General's office appears to be seeking approval to

When Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey was attorney general, investigators from her office interviewed survivors about the abuse they experienced in the Worcester, Springfield and Fall River Catholic dioceses.

The results of the investigat ... Read more

Springfield PD, mayor detail aftermath of shootings that lef

A police officer is recovering after being shot multiple times in Springfield, Massachusetts Wednesday night. Authorities say the shooting was one of several, occurring during and after an investigation in the area of Mason Square. Also injured were ... Read more

Clarence Blair Wants An NBA Team In Hartford

The team would also play games in Springfield, Massachusetts.

When the National Basketball Association finally does decide to expand, it is expected that Las Vegas and Seattle investors will get teams. But there is a guy in New York who thinks that he can convince NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league’s 30 owners that putting a regional franchise in New England would be a better alternative. Clarence Blair, the founder and creative director of B.L.A.I.R. Creative Marketing, is aware that “it’s a crazy and wild idea.” ... Read more

Springfield police officer shot in face, leg being treated i

THE BUILDING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING THERE. SPRINGFIELD POLICE HAVE IDENTIFIED THE OFFICER INJURED IN A SHOOTING WEDNESDAY NIGHT. OFFICER NESTOR SANTOS WAS SHOT IN THE FACE AND THE LEG AND HE’S CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL WITH A BULLET ... Read more

Divided Springfield School Committee picks new superintenden

Shortly after interviewing three finalists for superintendent, the Springfield, Massachusetts, School Committee on Thursday night chose Sonia Dinnall as the district's next leader.

Dinnall is the first woman and first Black woman to be S ... Read more

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