Uncanny Valley https://uncanny-valley.com Local news of the Pioneer Valley & Western Massachusetts en-us Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:03 +0000 Uncanny Valley 0.1.0 Canadian wildfire smoke triggers unhealthy air quality across Hampshire County https://gazettenet.com/2026/07/15/canadian-wildfire-smoke-triggers-unhealthy-air-quality-across-hampshire-county/ https://gazettenet.com/2026/07/15/canadian-wildfire-smoke-triggers-unhealthy-air-quality-across-hampshire-county/ Daily Hampshire Gazette: Wildfire smoke from Canada caused unhealthy air quality across Hampshire County, prompting state alerts and urging residents to stay indoors. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:43:07 +0000 Daily Hampshire Gazette Northampton Amherst Health Environment Public Safety More smoky skies expected over Mass. on Thursday ahead of rainy weekend https://www.masslive.com/weather/2026/07/more-smoky-skies-expected-over-mass-on-thursday-ahead-of-rainy-weekend.html https://www.masslive.com/weather/2026/07/more-smoky-skies-expected-over-mass-on-thursday-ahead-of-rainy-weekend.html MassLive: Canadian wildfire smoke will reach Massachusetts Thursday, with unhealthy air for vulnerable groups, while rip currents pose a danger along the South Coast, and rain is expected Saturday. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:10:03 +0000 MassLive Public Safety Environment Health Four plead guilty in $5 million "grandparent scam" targeting hundreds of elderly victims https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/four-plead-guilty-in-5-million-grandparent-scam-targeting-hundreds-of-elderly-victims/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/crime/four-plead-guilty-in-5-million-grandparent-scam-targeting-hundreds-of-elderly-victims/ WWLP 22News: Four Dominican nationals pleaded guilty to conspiracy, wire fraud, and money laundering in a $5 million elder fraud scheme that targeted over 400 U.S. seniors, including 50 in Massachusetts. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:32:18 +0000 WWLP 22News Public Safety Courts Government McGovern, 80 lawmakers urge DHS to extend TPS for Salvadorans https://gazettenet.com/2026/07/15/mcgovern-80-lawmakers-urge-dhs-to-extend-tps-for-salvadorans/ https://gazettenet.com/2026/07/15/mcgovern-80-lawmakers-urge-dhs-to-extend-tps-for-salvadorans/ Daily Hampshire Gazette: Eighty lawmakers urge DHS to extend Salvadoran TPS, citing economic contributions and human rights concerns, to prevent deportation of 200,000 holders. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:56:01 +0000 Daily Hampshire Gazette Northampton Government Business Public Safety Ontario wildfire forces CN train evacuation in Armstrong https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/07/dramatic-video-shows-a-fast-moving-wildfire-that-trapped-canadian-railroad-workers-inside-a-train.html https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/07/dramatic-video-shows-a-fast-moving-wildfire-that-trapped-canadian-railroad-workers-inside-a-train.html MassLive: Ontario wildfire endangered CN railroad workers, prompting evacuation and temporary rail shutdown; smoke is affecting air quality in the Midwest and New England. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:04:31 +0000 MassLive Public Safety Environment Transportation House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/house-passes-bill-to-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent-2/ https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/house-passes-bill-to-make-daylight-saving-time-permanent-2/ WWLP 22News: U.S. House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, which could eliminate November clock changes and may improve health by keeping consistent schedules. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:01:10 +0000 WWLP 22News Chicopee Government Health Thomas Tyler Disqualified From Connecticut Primary Over Invalid Petition Forms https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/07/conn-candidate-who-campaigned-on-mass-sewer-overflows-disqualified.html https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2026/07/conn-candidate-who-campaigned-on-mass-sewer-overflows-disqualified.html MassLive: A Connecticut candidate was disqualified from the Democratic primary after a Hartford judge ruled his petition forms were invalid, amid concerns over untreated wastewater from Springfield, Chicopee and Holyoke Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:40:40 +0000 MassLive Springfield Chicopee Holyoke Government Courts Environment Wrong-way driver who killed Mass. trooper was over twice legal alcohol limit https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/07/wrong-way-driver-who-killed-mass-trooper-was-twice-over-legal-alcohol-limit.html https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/07/wrong-way-driver-who-killed-mass-trooper-was-twice-over-legal-alcohol-limit.html MassLive: A Massachusetts trooper was killed in a wrong‑way crash when the driver’s BAC was over twice the legal limit. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:01:27 +0000 MassLive Public Safety Government Courts CVS Caremark settlement could save people billions on prescriptions https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/07/cvs-caremark-settlement-could-save-people-billions-on-prescriptions.html https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/07/cvs-caremark-settlement-could-save-people-billions-on-prescriptions.html MassLive: FTC settles with CVS Caremark, promising up to $13 billion in savings over ten years by requiring transparent pricing and eliminating discriminatory drug practices. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:30 +0000 MassLive Health Business Government Massachusetts Beaches Closed on July 15 Due to Bacteria and Algal Blooms https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/07/all-the-mass-beaches-closed-wednesday-july-15.html https://www.masslive.com/news/2026/07/all-the-mass-beaches-closed-wednesday-july-15.html MassLive: More than 30 Massachusetts beaches are closed on July 15 due to bacterial exceedance and harmful algal blooms, posing health risks to swimmers. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:15:06 +0000 MassLive Amherst Springfield Health Environment Public Safety