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Easthampton resident writes book in honor of late son

Jul 16, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County, Local News

Easthampton resident writes book in honor of late son

EASTHAMPTON — The loss of his son from a chronic illness inspired an Easthampton man to find the beauty in the pain and put it into writing.

Trent Levakis

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WHS grad awarded $10K scholarship in shoe design competition

Jul 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield

WHS grad awarded $10K scholarship in shoe design competition

HAVERHILL — As part of the public opening for the new Historic New England Center in Haverhill, scholarships were awarded to students from across the commonwealth for their winning footwear designs in the Heart + Sole Teen Shoe Design Competition.

Amy Porter

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Brew at The Zoo blends craft beer, conservation and community support

Jul 16, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Brew at The Zoo blends craft beer, conservation and community support

Jack and Eva are a pair of bald eagles currently cared for at The Zoo in Forest Park.Reminder Publishing file photo SPRINGFIELD — For one afternoon each summer, The Zoo in Forest Park trades children’s laughter for the clink of tasting glasses as hundreds of adults...

Easthampton resident writes book in honor of late son

EASTHAMPTON — The loss of his son from a chronic illness inspired an Easthampton man to find the beauty in the pain and put it into writing.

WHS grad awarded $10K scholarship in shoe design competition

Brew at The Zoo blends craft beer, conservation and community support

Westfield City Council approves data center moratorium

WESTFIELD — Days after the council voted unanimously in favor of a 12-month moratorium on data centers in the city, the body officially confirmed that stance in a second and final vote during a special meeting on July 6.

Gulluni presents funds to addiction recovery programs

SPRINGFIELD — Standing on the lawn of Michael’s House, a sober living home in Springfield, Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni handed checks out to the leaders of organizations that address the needs of people in addiction recovery.

Northampton Tenants Union, 126 King St. tenants call for good faith negotiations

NORTHAMPTON — After experiencing rent increases and maintenance concerns, tenants at 126 King St. stood outside the Hampshire Property Management building to demand that their landlord and property managers negotiate in good faith.

IOCC teaches youth wide range of leadership skills in summer program

SPRINGFIELD — Nearly 20 children and teens, ranging in age from elementary school to high school, gathered at the Indian Orchard Citizen’s Council to listen to the day’s guest speaker, Ayanna Crawford.

Paws Finding Peace donates pet oxygen mask kits to Blandford Fire Department

CHICOPEE — Pets in Blanford will soon get the treatment they need during major emergencies thanks to a recent local partnership.

Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square

SPRINGFIELD — Court Square was packed on July 10 for the kickoff of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival.

Exchange Street property to become Chicopee Public Schools’ administrative offices

CHICOPEE — The city of Chicopee announced the newly purchased and former Westfield Bank buildings located at 219 and 225–233 Exchange St. will serve as the new administrative offices for Chicopee Public Schools.

Sarah Heinonen

Legal injunction sought against courthouse site, citing ‘impropriety’

The Roderick L. Ireland Courthouse currently sits on State Street in Springfield's downtown. A...

Peter Tuohy

Future Building Use Task Force requests public feedback on uses for three Longmeadow buildings

LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow’s Future Building Use Task Force is getting the public involved in three community forums across the next few months to get opinions on how the town should move forward with uses for the Community House, Old Town Hall and Town Hall.

Tyler Garnet

South Hadley School Committee advocates for a September tax override vote

SOUTH HADLEY – With the Selectboard mulling over the idea of hosting another special election, the School Committee decided to advocate for an override vote in September during its July 6 meeting.

Peter Tuohy

Wilbraham police officer searching for donor after kidney disease diagnosis

WILBRAHAM — A decorated officer in the Wilbraham Police Department is seeking a kidney donor after an unexpected rare kidney disease diagnosis.

Peter Tuohy

Longmeadow Middle School updates provided with early construction in motion

LONGMEADOW — The new Longmeadow Middle School enabling phases are well underway and project managers are preparing for when large-scale construction begins in September.

Peter Tuohy

Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. announces closure of taproom

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Two Weeks Notice Brewing Co. has announced last call on its West Springfield taproom as it prepares to stop operations due to rising costs.

Westfield City Council approves data center moratorium

By Amy Porter | Jul 16, 2026

Gulluni presents funds to addiction recovery programs

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 16, 2026

Northampton Tenants Union, 126 King St. tenants call for good faith negotiations

By Trent Levakis | Jul 16, 2026

IOCC teaches youth wide range of leadership skills in summer program

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 16, 2026

Paws Finding Peace donates pet oxygen mask kits to Blandford Fire Department

By Tyler Garnet | Jul 15, 2026

CHICOPEE — Pets in Blanford will soon get the treatment they need during major emergencies thanks to a recent local partnership.

Westfield City Council approves data center moratorium

By Amy Porter | Jul 16, 2026

Gulluni presents funds to addiction recovery programs

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 16, 2026

Northampton Tenants Union, 126 King St. tenants call for good faith negotiations

By Trent Levakis | Jul 16, 2026

IOCC teaches youth wide range of leadership skills in summer program

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 16, 2026

Paws Finding Peace donates pet oxygen mask kits to Blandford Fire Department

By Tyler Garnet | Jul 15, 2026

CHICOPEE — Pets in Blanford will soon get the treatment they need during major emergencies thanks to a recent local partnership.

Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival brings crowds to Court Square

By Sarah Heinonen | Jul 14, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — Court Square was packed on July 10 for the kickoff of the Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival.

Chicopee to consider quarterly real estate tax billing

Academy of Music, Play Incubation Collective, collaborate on new program for queer youth

Rachel’s Table celebrates truck to help with gleaning program

City announces $2.6 million to stabilize Old First Church exterior

East Longmeadow Planning Board approves Firestone project

Trent Levakis

Glasgow Lands Festival to celebrate the spirit of Scotland in 31st year

NORTHAMPTON — The spirit of Scotland will once again take over Look Park for the 31st annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on Saturday, July 18.

Cliff Clark

Company looks to build solar field on College Highway in Southwick

SOUTHWICK — Town officials recently met with representatives of an energy company that has plans to build a solar field on property that fronts College Highway and Nicholson Hill Road.

Tyler Garnet

Markey, Moulton clash in first Democratic senate primary debate

CHICOPEE — U.S. Sen. Ed Markey and challenger U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton clashed over leadership, policy, and experience during their first head-to-head debate on July 8 at the WWLP TV-22 Studios.

Sarah Heinonen

Springfield Law Department: Claims against Oyola-Lopez appear as ‘witness intimidation’

SPRINGFIELD — Public allegations of potential corruption made by At Large City Councilor Justin Hurst against City Clerk Gladys Oyola were left untouched by the city solicitor, who warned that the claims could be seen as “witness intimidation.”

Cliff Clark

Turtle returns to wild after recovering from serious injury

SOUTHWICK — It was only by fate or luck that a severely injured snapping turtle was found on a town road by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator last October.

Sarah Heinonen

As Calvi preps for retirement, Sarno taps Rivera to lead Springfield Fire Department

SPRINGFIELD — It was a bittersweet moment for Mayor Domenic Sarno as he lauded Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard “BJ” Calvi at a ceremony on June 7.

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Glasgow Lands Festival to celebrate the spirit of Scotland in 31st year

NORTHAMPTON — The spirit of Scotland will once again take over Look Park for the 31st annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on Saturday, July 18.

Sarah Heinonen

Panel discussion to follow autobiographical play about clergy abuse

NORTHAMPTON — This July, Easthampton resident Jay Sefton will stage a production of his one-person show “Unreconciled” at the Academy of Music in Northampton.

Trent Levakis

Thunder in the Valley returns with fireworks, music festival

EASTHAMPTON — In celebration of the Fourth of July and the 250th anniversary of America, the Thunder in the Valley concert and fireworks festival returns to Easthampton to provide the community with its biggest celebration yet.

Peter Tuohy

‘La Casita Experience’ to transform MassMutual Center

SPRINGFIELD — The MassMutual Center will soon host one big celebration of community, blending music and dance, live performances, DJ sets and interactive visuals to represent the high energy nightlife experience rooted in Puerto Rican culture.

Trent Levakis

Paradise City Arts Festival returns for 31st year later this month

NORTHAMPTON — The nation’s premier destination for lovers of the handmade and high-end is once again gracing the region over Memorial Day weekend.

Trent Levakis

New theater group introduces itself with first production

EASTHAMPTON — In an effort to bring fresh, queer and gender diverse stories to the local theater scene, a new theater group, Why’s It Gotta Be?, has formed here in Western Massachusetts.

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