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Friendly's In Palmer Closed After 62 Years In Business Friendly's In Palmer Closed After 62 Years In Business
Friendly's In Palmer Closed After 62 Years In Business Friendly's, the ice cream and restaurant chain and a mainstay on North Main Street in Palmer, has closed its doors for good.   The restaurant abruptly shut down the store on Monday, June 19, leaving a sign on the front window that reads, "This restaurant has permanently closed. THANK YOU for your patronage." It directed anyone in Palmer in the mood for a Fribble to the next closest Friendly's in Springfield. The Palmer location opened in 1961, according to reports.   A spokesperson for the company could not be reached, and it's unclear how many employees lost thei…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Fatal Rollover Crash In Western Massachusetts Claims Driver's Life: Police Fatal Rollover Crash In Western Massachusetts Claims Driver's Life: Police
Fatal Rollover Crash In Western Massachusetts Claims Driver's Life: Police One person has died following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Western Massachusetts this week, according to authorities.  Police received multiple calls about a serious car crash on Wilbraham Street (Route 20) near North Main Street in Palmer around 10:22 p.m. on Thursday, May 4, Palmer Police report.  The crash involved one car that left the right side of the road, struck a utility pole and railroad bridge abutment before rolling over, police said.  The driver, who was the only person in the car, was suffering from life-threatening injuries. They was taken to Baysta…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In Region Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In Region
Woman Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In Region The driver allegedly involved in a deadly hit and run crash that killed a man in Western Massachusetts is facing several charges, including motor vehicle homicide. The crash took place in Hampden County around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, on North Main Street in Palmer, said Sgt. David Burns, of the Palmer Police Department. According to Burns, 33-year-old Nicole Matanes of Palmer was quickly located following the crash and has been charged with: OUI/liquor Negligent operation of a vehicle Marked lanes violation Leaving the scene of a deadly crash Motor vehicle homicide Speeding Inspection st…

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by Kathy Reakes