Former Westfield resident finishes ‘Woronoke’ historical novel series

by Mike Lydick | Mar 27, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield

When former Westfield resident Kay Delli Bovi was diagnosed in 2019 with a rare genetic liver disease requiring a liver transplant, she realized that time was precious. Her diagnosis spurred her to not only finish a novel she started 25 years earlier while living in...

Sponsors step in to save Westfield River Wildwater Races

by Mike Lydick | Mar 21, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Westfield

After hearing that the Westfield River Wildwater Races would be canceled this year, Jeff DeFeo couldn’t just go with the flow. The Montgomery resident saw the March 8 notice while wintering in Florida. As a competitor in the races since 1974 and a former committee...

Self-taught amateur wins Audubon photo award with first try

by Mike Lydick | Mar 20, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News

AGAWAM — Dave Mason is an amateur photographer who was in the right spot with his camera to capture a stunning photo that recently took top honors in an outdoor photography contest.

Agawam HS band votes not to march in St. Patrick’s Parade

by Mike Lydick | Mar 14, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News

AGAWAM — When the Agawam contingent for the annual Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade assembles on the morning of March 17, it will be missing a key group that has been a staple for decades: the Agawam High School band.

Church hopes Agawam plaza space is 1st step in ‘franchise’

by Mike Lydick | Mar 14, 2024 | Agawam, Enfield, Hampden County, Local News

AGAWAM — A contemporary church opening in Agawam is more than just a new church. It will be the first of several satellite locations planned to create a multi-site church franchise in the region. The New Day Church is expanding by creating a new campus where Sunday...