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

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 ... Read more

Springfield schools superintendent departs early amid calls

The Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools is retiring effective Friday, amid growing calls for his resignation. Daniel Warwick was slated to retire June 28th, but moved to depart earlier after audio of him disparaging a school committee member ... Read more

Springfield police officer shot in face, leg being treated in Boston hospital; 7 suspects arrested

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 FRAGMENT STILL LODGED IN HIS HEAD. SPRINGFIELD POLICE SAY OFFICER SANTOS HAS UNDERGONE SURGERY. DOCTORS WERE ABLE TO SAVE HIS EYE. THEY SAY, BUT HE WILL LIKELY LOSE VISION IN ONE EYE DURING THIS INCIDENT. SEVEN SUSPECTS WERE ARRESTED. SEVERAL ILLEGAL FIREARMS TAKEN IN

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#13. Springfield, Massachusetts

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Cameron Brink, Rhyne Howard, Cierra Burdick, Hailey Van Lith

Brink, Burdick and Van Lith were on the gold medal winning team at the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup.

Cameron Brink represented the U.S. at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, which ended with a gold medal. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Get ... 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