How Vaping Impacts Mental Health

How Vaping Impacts Mental Health

In September, Massachusetts Governor Baker announced a temporary and controversial ban on the sale of vaping products. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1,800 vaping-related illnesses and 37 deaths have been reported across the country. Carolee...
Teach Western Mass Receives Diversity Grant

Teach Western Mass Receives Diversity Grant

Teach Western Mass, a partnership of Holyoke Public Schools and the Springfield Empowerment Zone, helps recruit and support educators in western Mass. The organization recently received a grant to support hiring diverse teachers in grades pre-k through grade 12....
Veteran Mental Health Forum at Baystate Medical Center

Veteran Mental Health Forum at Baystate Medical Center

On Tuesday, Baystate Medical Center is hosting a forum on first response for veterans in crisis. The veteran mental health course is designed for EMS, emergency departments, and other first responders. Carolee McGrath sat down with David Sutton from the One Call Away...
Western Mass’ Disappearing Donut Shops

Western Mass’ Disappearing Donut Shops

The small-town donut shop used to be ubiquitous, but these days you’ll likely find a chain store instead of the mom-and-pop shop that once stood in its place. Connecting Point’s Brian Sullivan hit the road in search of the classic old donut shops in Western Mass and...
Darkened Hallways at Wistariahurst Museum

Darkened Hallways at Wistariahurst Museum

‘Tis the season to embrace all-things spooky and scary. Here in western Mass, locals can get their fright fix from Darkened Hallways at Wistariahurst Museum. The spooky tour offers a rare nighttime glimpse of the historic home and the chance to observe if anything...