by Mike Lydick | Feb 9, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Waiting with the five other contenders vying to become Agawam’s 2026 colleen, Ava Levesque was nervous, but tried her best to stay calm. Her anxiety quickly turned to joy when her name was announced as the new colleen.
by Mike Lydick | Feb 3, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Agawam schools have a diverse multilingual population of nearly 300 students who speak nearly 30 different languages.
by Mike Lydick | Feb 3, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Next month, Julia Nicosia — Agawam’s reigning colleen — will crown one of six young women who are hoping to succeed her for 2026.
by Mike Lydick | Feb 2, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — Three Agawam residents will receive prestigious awards on Feb. 7 from the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee at its annual coronation gala.
by Mike Lydick | Jan 12, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
Two eighth graders — one from Agawam and the other from West Springfield — are among more than 300 teens from around the state who will engage in what has been called “an awe-inspiring” youth-led movement for change through community service.