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Hampden County Nicholas Cocchi was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Saturday MGM Springfield. When Cocchi was arraigned Monday, his attorney entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf. More here: nepm.org/regional-news/…

Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi was arrested Saturday for driving while intoxicated. NEPM obtained the criminal complaint, which says Cocchi was driving a state-owned vehicle and refused to perform field sobriety tests or take a breathalyzer. nepm.org/regional-news/…

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U.S. News and World Report ranked Williams and Amherst first and second nationally in the liberal arts college category. However, the schools have had a longstanding policy of not promoting the rankings, saying a single number can be misleading. bit.ly/3XUKw4G

An early childhood education program in western Massachusetts is partnering with Springfield Technical Community College to expand affordable child care for marginalized families on the college's campus. bit.ly/3XWN2HD

NEPM and The Latino Newsletter are excited to announce our internship for greater Springfield high school students that will look at election issues through the lens of the Latino community. Stay tuned for work from The Latino Election Project! nepm.org/2024-09-24/new…

If decertified by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission a sheriff would lose his job and be placed on a decertification list which could affect them being hired in the future. bit.ly/4eCQhJS

"It's a case of really bizarre facts. I mean, I don't think anybody has seen a helicopter vs. snowmobile crash..." nepm.org/regional-news/…

In the basement of the Smith College theater building in Northampton, several rooms are filled with lockers packed tightly with women's clothing. Now, a portion of the thousands of dresses, pantsuits, petticoats and uniforms will be on display New-York Historical Society. nepm.org/regional-news/…

🎉 Join NEPM News for a VP Debate Watch Party! 📅 Tuesday, Oct. 1 🕗 Doors 8 p.m., debate 9 p.m. 📍White Lion, Amherst Watch Sen. JD Vance & Gov. Tim Walz face off, plus enjoy games, giveaways & more! 🍻 nepm.org/vpdebate

From MASTERPIECE EP, Susanne Simpson: “The entire MASTERPIECE & PBS family are terribly sad to hear the news of Maggie Smith’s death. She was an icon & will be deeply missed by us personally, & by our audience who came to love her in Downton Abbey.” (📷 ALAMY/Carnival Films)

Today on The Rundown, we discuss the arrest of Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi for driving while intoxicated, how Ethel Rosenberg is cleared of espionage 70 years after her execution, why MCAS scores are dipping and much more. Listen below! nepm.org/therundown/202…

Being a good neighbor is all about kindness! 💛 Today, lend a helping hand to a friend or simply say "hello" to brighten someone's day, just like Daniel Tiger. #NationalGoodNeighborDay

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Massachusetts' Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz says he expects lackluster tax collections to continue with "unavoidable deficiencies" on the horizon. bit.ly/3Y5ruZw

Barring a late write-in opponent for November, Gomez will represent Easthampton, Hadley, South Hadley and part of Granby. No other candidates filed to run for this state House seat in either the Democratic primary or general election. bit.ly/4gIn4Pp