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wwlp.com | Victoria Buddie
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wwlp.com | Victoria Buddie
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Hundreds of students and staff are protesting for their future after it was announced that a Chicopee facility is closing its doors. The Labor Department has ordered Job Corps centers nationwide to pause all operations, but students and staff say this center has become their second chance at life. Job Corps is a program under the Labor Department that offers free education and vocational training to people ages 16 to 24.
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4 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Victoria Buddie
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Hundreds of students and staff are protesting for their future after it was announced that a Chicopee facility is closing its doors. The Labor Department has ordered Job Corps centers nationwide to pause all operations, but students and staff say this center has become their second chance at life. Job Corps is a program under the Labor Department that offers free education and vocational training to people ages 16 to 24.
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4 days ago | 
wwlp.com | Victoria Buddie
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Cryptocurrency schemes are on the rise, and the Springfield Police Department is asking residents not to fall for them. Law enforcement officials say it’s simple: hang up the phone and don’t send the money. Those who fall for the schemes could have a difficult time getting their money back. Springfield Police say that some have sent thousands to tens of thousands of dollars through these cryptocurrency schemes.
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wwlp.com | Victoria Buddie
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – It’s been months now of ICE arrests going viral around Massachusetts, and now some residents are taking to the streets in protest. “We believe that this is a system just to scare immigrants, it’s a racist operation going on,” Patti Williams, a member of Franklin County Continuing Political Revolution, told 22News. A last-minute protest gathered more than 160 people in Amherst.
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5 days ago | 
wwlp.com | Victoria Buddie
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WWLP) – Boston Road in Wilbraham near the area of Railroad Avenue is closed to traffic. According to Wilbraham Police, the roadway is closed due to downed powelines blocking the area. The closure is expected to last several hours. Detours have been put into place and drivers are asked to use Main Street to reverse directions. People are being asked to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
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5 days ago | 
wwlp.com | Victoria Buddie
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – One local organization is proving that prom season is not just for high school students. A night many will never forget, it wasn’t your average “senior” prom, but those in attendance got to let loose and enjoy every moment. To those young at heart, everything is fun. Nonprofit organization Enlace de Familias hosted the ‘Golden Prom’ Saturday night in Holyoke, with some reliving prom memories and others experiencing it for the first time.
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1 week ago | 
wwlp.com | Victoria Buddie
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Technical Community College held its 58th commencement. “I love the way my college has prepared me in my field, and I have conquered my confidence,” says Alyson Zheng, a graduate of STCC. Around 833 students received diplomas or certificates. This includes 476 Associate in Science degrees, 146 Associate in Arts degrees, 253 Certificates of Completion, and 18 Certificates. Nearly 40% of this year’s graduating class are Springfield residents.
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wwlp.com | Victoria Buddie
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – You may be planning a trip this summer and hoping to make it budget-friendly. AAA Northeast is sharing some money-saving steps for those interested. They say those planning a road trip should fill up their gas tank away from the highway. Stations close to it are more expensive than those further away. They also recommend booking flights during the week. The best price offered is usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. And people wanting to get away should look into cruises.
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wwlp.com | Victoria Buddie
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Memorial Day travel hits a new record-high. AAA predicts 45 million people traveled at least 50 miles from their homes this past Memorial Day weekend. Domestic travel is also predicted to go up by a million travelers compared to last year. People at the Ludlow service plaza told 22News they were traveling from all over the country, including Missouri, New York, and Rhode Island.
