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Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing
Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing A puppy found running through traffic in Hampden County on Valentine's Day has captured the hearts of many people. But caring for the aptly named Cupid is costly, and her caretakers are asking the community to help.  Cupid was found on Feb. 14 near the Milltown Animal Control office in Palmer. Officials believe someone dropped off the injured animal in the parking lot, and she got scared and ran onto the nearby roadway.  The severely injured animal was rescued and taken to Monson Animal Clinic for treatment. Posts about her on social media have hundreds of likes, shares, and…

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by Josh Lanier
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Wayland Community Helps Beloved Mailman Bob Retire In Style Wayland Community Helps Beloved Mailman Bob Retire In Style
Wayland Community Helps Beloved Mailman Bob Retire In Style When residents in Wayland learned that their beloved mailman Bob would be taking his last route, they decided to give him a special retirement gift.  "Let's send Bob off with a little something for a rainy retirement day," organizer Jennifer Koeller  said in a GoFundMe campaign. "Feel free to leave him a note on this site as well."  Through the campaign, the community raised over $4,000 to thank Bob for his many years of service. Residents came together on Thursday, Jan. 26 – Bob's last day – to shower him with congratulatory notes and a card with the money. "I would li…

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by David Cifarelli