Richard Damas is a journalist for Spectrum News 1, with a focus on local news in Chicopee, Massachusetts. With experience in reporting for Spectrum News 13 Orlando as well, Richard covers a range of topics including community events, local politics, weather-related incidents, and sports.
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Richard Damas focuses on local news, particularly involving community events, politics, and sports in the Massachusetts area. He would likely be open to pitches related to local community events, political developments at a local level in Chicopee or broader Massachusetts, and stories that center around sports activities within the region.
Given Richard's emphasis on government announcements and event coverage with themes of family & relationships as well as government & politics being prevalent in his articles, he may respond well to pitches concerning human-interest stories related to these themes. If you have a heartwarming story about families or individuals making an impact within the community or insights into local political initiatives impacting residents' lives directly, it might resonate with him.
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By: Richard Damas
WARE, Mass. - Worcester County resident Justin Poirot started his week by collecting goods.
The Trainmaster's Inn in Palmer is a family-owned hotel with an architectural design inspired by 19th century New England.
BELCHERTOWN, Mass. — Gorgeous fall weather and vibrant color is bringing people out to enjoy the fall season across Central and Western Mass.
By: Richard Damas
Owner John Burney said the pumpkin crop alone was around one third of the harvest this year so it's been great for business.
By: Richard Damas
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. - Meadowbrook Farm in East Longmeadow says this year's pumpkin business is going very well.
By: Richard Damas
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. — Easthampton Fire Chief Chris Norris said the dry weather conditions over the past month have lead to a significant increase in brush fires across the state.
By: Richard Damas
Chicopee Police urge parents trick or treating with their kids on Halloween to make sure they have flashlights, or glow sticks so that they're visible to oncoming traffic.
By: Richard Damas
CHICOPEE, Mass. - Halloween is meant to be a fun night for everyone, but the Chicopee Police Department said people need to remember to keep it a safe one too.
Worcester County bartender Mary Ellen Macuen said many small businesses would likely have to cut staff and raise prices to make up for it.
By: Richard Damas
WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. – The Massachusetts state minimum wage is $15 an hour, while tipped workers, including bartenders, wait staff and other service employees, receive a state minimum wage of $6.75 an hour.
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