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Springfield resident stranded in Lebanon aids humanitarian efforts

BEIRUT, LEBANON — It is hard to be away from home for extended periods. Harder still when one is in a war zone.

‘There’s a monsoon happening in Wilbraham and Hampden’

WILBRAHAM — Tempers flared and some tears were shed at the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee budget roundtable and vote on March 17.

Providence Ministries residents express concern after transition announcement

HOLYOKE — Residents living atProvidence Ministries’ homes expressed their concerns during a press conference on March 17 after being told they would need to find new housing following an announcement of a revamped sober living program by the organization’s executive director.

Participants announced for Holyoke St. Patricks’ Parade

Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade weekend is upon us and Reminder Publishing doesn’t want you to miss a thing! With the help of the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, we’ve compiled a list of marchers and participants in this year’s parade, as well as a schedule of this weekend’s festivities!

HWRSD grappling with difficult budget decisions

WILBRAHAM — In describing the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District’s fiscal year 2027 budget situation, Superintendent John Provost didn’t mince words — it’s a “disaster.”

RiverMills Center receives state funding for building upkeep

CHICOPEE — Elected officials gathered on March 16 at the Council on Aging at RiverMills Center to present a $50,000 earmark check for infrastructure improvements and maintenance of the building.

WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Public Library is calling for Wilbraham artists, high school age and above, to participate in a contest to help give their logo a fresh, new look and to help begin a new chapter at the library.

Preliminary work begins on “L” project on Longmeadow, Converse streets

LONGMEADOW — The Longmeadow and Converse streets “L” project is set to begin and Longmeadow is informing drivers to expect extended travel time or alternate routes. Construction will start in early April and is planned over a two-year period.

East Longmeadow High School to address sharp decline in math achievement

EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow High School winter status update revealed some new changes coming to the math department after a concerning dip in 10th grade math achievement levels.

New locations, lightning protocol for Agawam high school sports teams

AGAWAM — Ongoing construction for the new high school has forced many Agawam High School spring sports teams almost entirely off campus, AHS Athletic Director Karen Gomez said when she spoke at the School Committee’s March 10 meeting.

Bishop named Westfield’s next fire chief

WESTFIELD — Marking a new chapter in leadership for the Westfield Fire Department, Eric Bishop was appointed two weeks ago by the Fire Commission as the department’s incoming fire chief. He will replace current Chief Patrick Egloff when he retires in April.

Participants announced for Holyoke St. Patricks’ Parade

Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade weekend is upon us and Reminder Publishing doesn’t want you to miss a thing! With the help of the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, we’ve compiled a list of marchers and participants in this year’s parade, as well as a schedule of this weekend’s festivities!

Participants announced for Holyoke St. Patricks’ Parade

Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade weekend is upon us and Reminder Publishing doesn’t want you to miss a thing! With the help of the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, we’ve compiled a list of marchers and participants in this year’s parade, as well as a schedule of this weekend’s festivities!

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