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A Roller Derby Revival in Western New England

Date: 03/17/2007

by: Jon Keesecker

Roller Derby began in the 1930s and reached its peak of popularity as a televised sport in the 70s. Today new roller derby leagues are popping up across the nation, including one in Western Massachusetts. WFCR's Jon Keesecker...

Global Warming March Starts in the Snow

Date: 03/16/2007

by: Tina Antolini

An eight-day walk across the state focusing on global warming got started Friday in Western Massachusetts. WFCR's Tina Antolini reports.

Senator John Kerry says Don't "Front End Load"

Date: 03/16/2007

by: Kevin McNicholas

Massachusetts Senator and former presidential candidate John Kerry voiced his opinions this week after hearing that California will move up the date of its presidential primary. WFCR's Kevin Mcnicholas has more.

Blood Pressure and Beauty Salons

Date: 03/15/2007

Blood pressure monitors are being mixed in with scissors and hair dryers in Springfield, Massachusetts. Shirley Jackson Whitaker, a local doctor is trying to raise blood pressure awareness in African American communities. Whitaker...

Amherst Library Considers Cut to ESL Program

Date: 03/15/2007

More than 50 supporters of Amherst's English as Second Language program gathered at the Jones library this week in protest of a proposal to cut the program. Library trustees are looking for ways to close a more than$65,000 budget...

PVTA made millions in accounting errors

Date: 03/15/2007

by: Tina Antolini

A new audit finds the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority made $10,000,000 in accounting errors in 2005 and may owe the Federal Government more than $4,000,000. WFCR's Tina Antolini reports.

MA Connector Board sees delays

Date: 03/14/2007

by: Kevin McNicholas

The board overseeing Massachusetts' new health care law has decided to delay some coverage requirements for employers. WFCR's Kevin Mcnicholas reports:

Date: 03/14/2007

by: Tina Antolini

The financial plight of Massachusetts dairy farms will be the subject of a public hearing at UMASS Amherst later this week. WFCR's Tina Antolini reports.

Cambodian leader in Western Massachusetts dies

Date: 03/14/2007

by: Karen Brown

The prominent Cambodian Buddhist monk, the venerable Maha Gosananda, has died. He was a strong presence in Western Massachusetts among Cambodian refugees. WFCR's Karen Brown has more.

Date: 03/14/2007

by: Av Harris

Advocates for the victims of sexual assault in Connecticut are once again calling for a law to require all hospitals to provide Plan B emergency contraception for women who are raped. As WFCR's Av Harris reports, there's a new...

Date: 03/14/2007

by: Av Harris

Connecticut Governor Jodi Rell Wednesday sent a letter to President Bush asking for improved communication from the military about injured veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan. WFCR's Av Harris reports

Springfield uses new blueprint for change

Date: 03/14/2007

by: Tina Antolini

Officials in Springfield, Massachusetts are updating residents this week on the implementation of a recent blueprint, created to revitalize the struggling city. WFCR's Tina Antolini reports.

Contracting firm agrees to pay

Date: 03/13/2007

by: Av Harris

Employees with a contracting firm that did work for several municipalities in Connecticut and one state agency have agreed to pay fines to settle allegations of bid-rigging. WFCR's Av Harris reports.

Church ceases wedding ceremonies

Date: 03/13/2007

by: Tina Antolini

A Western Massachusetts Episcopal Church will stop performing wedding ceremonies. WFCR's Tina Antolini has more.

Authors barred from the US to have works read

Date: 03/13/2007

by: Karen Brown

About a dozen Western Massachusetts authors -- including Elinor Lipman, Jane Yolen, and Martin Espada -- will be reading works Tuesday night by other writers and public figures who've been barred from the United States. Nancy...

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