by Amy Porter | Sep 23, 2025 | Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider
RUSSELL — Elizabeth Hanechak, 18, of Russell has been awarded a $100,000 scholarship for her project, “Solving the Plastic Problem: Developing a Microbial System for the Bioremediation of Plastic Waste into Drinkable Water and Fertilizer Material.”
by Amy Porter | Sep 23, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — City Clerk Kaitlyn Bruce said in less than 24 hours after announcing the kickoff for the 2026 Top Dog competition, she already received 15 entries.
by Amy Porter | Sep 17, 2025 | Dining and Entertainment, Features, Hilltowns
The Gray Catbird Gift Shop at 22 East Main St. in Huntington, which opened next door from its previous location over the summer under new owner Sherri Church, has had to close for the foreseeable future due to smoke damage from a fire incident.Reminder Publishing...
by Amy Porter | Sep 17, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — On Sept. 11, 2025, at both the 10 a.m. remembrance at the Westfield Fire Department on 34 Broad St. and the 11 a.m. service in 9/11 Memorial Park, one message was shared by all of the speakers: Westfield will never forget.
by Amy Porter | Sep 8, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — The theme of the Overdose Awareness Vigil on Aug. 28 was “Forget Me Not,” honoring those lost to overdose, but the message from the speakers directed to family members and people struggling with addiction was “You are not alone.”