West Springfield students recognized for accomplishments
WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the West Springfield School Committee meeting on June 10, the committee honored Every Learner, Every Day essay contest winners and the Seal of Biliteracy recipients.
Velis, Spilka talk school-based behavioral health program
AGAWAM — Over the past school year, Agawam was one of two school districts in the commonwealth to pilot a program that helps improve behavioral health outcomes for the districts’ students.
Thousands at ‘No Kings’ protest rail against Trump admin
SPRINGFIELD — About 2,000 people gathered in front of the United States Federal Court House on State Street in Springfield on June 14 to protest the actions of President Donald Trump. The protest, dubbed “No Kings,” was part of a coordinated group of actions in more than 1,800 cities and towns across the country.
So That Reminds Me: talking mental health with MiraVista
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me” MiraVista Behavioral Health Center Chief of Creative Strategy and Development Kimberley Lee sat down with hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk all about the services MiraVista provides.
School event honors veterans’ service, sacrifices
Paul Barabani (center), the oldest Army vet at the “Bring a Veteran to School” program, and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Peloquin, the youngest vet in attendance (right), cut a birthday cake that honored the founding of the U.S. Army in a special ceremony that symbolizes the...
Springfield Pride Parade persists despite rainy day on June 7
SPRINGFIELD — Despite pouring rain on June 7, the Springfield Pride Parade returned for its fourth year. The parade stepped off at the Springfield Technical Community College Campus before the Pride Parade Block Party kicked off at Stearns Square following the parade.