by Mike Lydick | Mar 7, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield, Westfield
Book bans and attempted bans at public libraries across the country are increasing, and not just in conservative-leaning states. Even in Massachusetts, some libraries have been challenged by groups that want to restrict access to what books and other materials are...
by Mike Lydick | Mar 7, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Practice and passion propelled two 15-year-olds onto the music stage for a major performance later this month. Agawam High School ninth graders Enessa Goleneva and Khuong Le are among the students from Western Massachusetts selected to perform at the...
by Mike Lydick | Mar 6, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Westfield
WESTFIELD — Local schools joined in a national event on March 1 to celebrate the birthday of famed children’s author Dr. Seuss as part of Read Across America, which encourages students to read.
by Mike Lydick | Feb 14, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Going to the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade every year as a child, Rachel Sills remembers colleens on floats giving her the “princess wave.” She would then wave back the same way. Next month, she will be the one waving to little girls along the parade route....
by Mike Lydick | Feb 14, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Many high schools have created inclusive or unified sports programs that pair special education students with their general education peers. Agawam High School, however, is one of the few in the area that has gone beyond sports by adding two unified academic...
