by Mike Lydick | Nov 11, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Steel girders for the community wing — the first phase of what will become Agawam’s new, state-of-the art high school — have begun to rise into the sky next to the current high school where students and staff are transforming how students will learn.
by Mike Lydick | Oct 28, 2025 | Dining, Dining and Entertainment, Features
When the Eastfield Mall in Springfield closed during the summer of 2023, Ken Harris found himself unemployed — and began reflecting on his professional experiences working at several area malls as a security officer, loss prevention retail guard and special police officer.
by Mike Lydick | Oct 21, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
AGAWAM — Alexis Ferioli planned to become an English teacher when she graduated from Agawam High School in 1965. The Vietnam War changed her career course.
by Mike Lydick | Oct 7, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
AGAWAM — Construction of the new high school “remains on time and on budget at this point,” said Mayor Christopher Johnson in a recent update on the project to the School Committee.
by Mike Lydick | Sep 30, 2025 | Agawam, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Joanne and Gary Moquin were among many Agawam residents visiting the Big E on Sept. 24 during the fair’s annual Salute to Agawam Day.