by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 5, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On the last day of 2025, the family of Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and state Rep. Angelo Puppolo were on hand to present donations to the Westover Air Reserve Base 6 Marines and Pope Francis Preparatory School.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 5, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield honored its native son and NBA star Travis Best by naming the Central High School court where he once played in his honor.
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — “No more. We will not stand for injustices.” Those were the words of state Sen. Adam Gomez on Dec. 9 as he, his fellow legislators, educators, activists and community members gathered to stand in solidarity with the Somali Bantu community after President Donald Trump described them as “garbage.”
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Agawam Senior Center, where scores of people were treated to the sights, sounds and experiences of the second annual Snowflake Spectacular.
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association is gearing up for a year of celebrations and programs to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.