by G. Michael Dobbs | Dec 17, 2024 | G. Michael Dobbs, Opinion
The way that life can twist and turn about always amazes me. For instance, a couple of years ago I received a Facebook message from a guy I didn’t know. He happens to be the grandson of my grandmother’s brother.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Dec 9, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, Palmer
PALMER — The town of Palmer is now considering various options for a permanent ambulance service for the community since the abrupt departure of Palmer Ambulance Service at the end of October.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Dec 3, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — With a few minutes remaining before the official end of the 31st Mayflower Marathon, Mike “Bax” Baxendale of Rock 102 announced the preliminary tally of the 56-hour food drive for the Open Pantry Community Services (OPCS) was $236,049.81 — only the...
by G. Michael Dobbs | Nov 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Monson, More Local Headlines
MONSON — At its meeting on Nov. 13, the School Committee voted to move forward in an effort to hire an interim school superintendent in light of the retirement of former Superintendent Cheryl Clarke on Oct. 24.
by G. Michael Dobbs | Nov 25, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, Photo Slider
LUDLOW — In the middle of a ceremony celebrating the successful renovation of Building 8 of the Ludlow Mills into 95 units of senior housing, something happened that for many attending is a signal for the property’s renewal. The clock tower, a symbol of Ludlow, not only tells time once more but chimed loudly at noon.