Kate Middleton formally names Royal Princess cruise ship
The Duchess of Cambridge, as she has been formally known since her marriage two years ago to Prince William, used a 4 gallon (15 liter) bottle of Moet and Chandon Champagne to do the job. LONDON (AP)...
View ArticleInstagram photos from Boston Rolling Stones concert
The Rolling Stones rocked the TD Garden center in Boston on Wednesday, June 13, 2013 as part of their “50 and Counting” tour. The Rolling Stones rocked the TD Garden center in Boston on Wednesday,...
View ArticleOff the Menu: Snow ice a popular summer dessert
Snow ice has the special dessert virtue of being creamy and satisfying while remaining low in sugar and calories. AP Look for restaurant dessert treats this summer to focus on being nostalgic as well...
View ArticleRupert Murdoch files for divorce from Wendi Deng
The couple are parents to two daughters, who have no voting stake in the company. RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from Wendi...
View ArticleBoston Symphony Orchestra plans $30 million upgrade for Tanglewood in Lenox
Some of the buildings at the Lenox facility date to before the Civil War. PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) – The managing director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra says the organization is solidifying its...
View ArticleMotown band, the Commodores, to be featured at Springfield Fourth of July...
The annual Fourth of July fireworks return with MassMutual Financial Group as the lead sponsor and with the Commodores in a free public concert at Riverfront Park. SPRINGFIELD – The city’s annual...
View ArticleEnfield's Summer Escape Day Camp looking for volunteers
The camp operates weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning July 1 and ending Aug. 9. Summer Escape Day Camp ENFIELD - Summer Escape Day Camp is looking for volunteers with energy who want...
View ArticleFather's Day an occasion to raise a glass to fathers everywhere
Instead of box scores, many of our conversations concern different numbers: tasting scores and what years certain wines are ideally ready to drink. As Father's Day approaches, my mind naturally turns...
View ArticleSix Flags New England's new Bonzai Pipelines water slide a heart-stopping thrill
The six-story water slide gives riders a free-falling experience. View full size06.13.2013 | AGAWAM -- The Republican sports reporter Pam McCray completes a ride of the new Bonzai Pipeline at Six...
View Article5 Great Reasons to Organize a Dragon Boat Team
Looking for something new and exciting to try? On July 20 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. come take part in Springfield’s first Dragon Boat Races on the Connecticut River. Dragon Boat Racing is great fun...
View ArticleA look ahead at next Sunday's 'Mad Men,' "The Quality of Mercy"
don't expect a huge shakeup, but I expect a lot of storylines to come to a head, or close to it. Don and Megan (Hamm and Pare) are the focus of this week's preview clip, so the episode should focus...
View ArticleConcert review: Rolling Stones rock TD Garden in Boston
The Rolling Stones performed a two hour and 20 minute set at the TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday night BOSTON – Commemorating a half century of rule over the Kingdom of Rock’ n’ Roll, the Rolling...
View ArticleAmherst Cinema presents 'Grease' sing-along
Viewers who come to the showing decked-out in "Grease"-themed garb will receive a free popcorn with admission. Amherst Cinema is offering viewers a trip back to Rydell High with a sing-along version...
View ArticleBlack Sabbath emerges from the dark with new album
Sabbath releases the Rick Rubin-produced "13" this week after more than two years of writing and recording and it's expected to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer...
View ArticleTamarack Hollow Nature & Cultural Center to be constructed
Nature center would hold programs, events for children and adults. Naturalist and cultural educator Aimee Gelinas, who provides nature programs throughout the hilltowns, has taken the first step...
View ArticleHBO to air documentary produced by Kate Lacey of Belchertown
Following it's premiere in Canada, the documentary was shown in other film festivals throughout the country including the New York, Los Angeles, Napa Valley, Houston, Atlanta and Berkshire...
View ArticleRobert Downey Jr. calms Sunderland boy upset at not seeing Iron Man
Heather Denno took her 1½-year-old son Jaxson to watch filming for the movie "The Judge," starring Downey. SUNDERLAND — Robert Downey Jr. may not be a real superhero, but he sure acted like one for a...
View ArticleFarm Aid 2013 concert coming to Saratoga Springs, New York on Sept. 21
The concert will be Sept. 21 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Singer Willie Nelson is taking his annual Farm Aid benefit concert to upstate New York with an all-day festival...
View ArticleThe new consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony
The Xbox One and the PlayStation 4 will join Nintendo's Wii U, which came out last year, in vying for shoppers' attention and dollars at a time many people are turning to phones and tablets for...
View ArticleMusic Review: Return of Morgan Heritage is a gift
With a batch of songs that feature their signature vocals mixed with a nice blend of traditional roots music and love songs, reggae band Morgan Heritage's "Here Come the Kings" feels like a...
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