St. Patrick’s Parade returns to Holyoke for 72nd year
HOLYOKE — The 72nd St. Patrick’s Parade made its way through the streets of Holyoke on a chilly but sunny day on March 23.
Award-winning teachers dedicated to students’ learning
AGAWAM — Lauren Cousineau, Jonathan Hagopian, Kim Smith and John Viens got good — but unexpected — news in late February when they were selected for a 2025 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.
East Longmeadow high schoolers read to Meadow Brook students for Read Across America
Meadow Brook School Librarian Celeste O’Brien, dressed as Dr. Suess’ The Cat in the Hat for the Read Across America event.Reminder Publishing photos by Sarah Heinonen EAST LONGMEADOW — For the 27th year, East Longmeadow High School students volunteered to visit Meadow...
Public urges no cuts to music as budget is passed
School Committee member Timothy Collins, wearing a shirt that reads “Fund our Future,” speaks at the March 6 School Committee meeting.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee voted to approve a $41.46...
East Longmeadow Town Council to continue Finance Oversight Committee use, with stipulations
EAST LONGMEADOW — As a decision on the fiscal year 2026 budget approaches, the East Longmeadow Town Council discussed whether to eschew the use of the Financial Oversight Committee or continue with past practices.
State commission takes testimony on antisemitism in K-12 schools
LONGMEADOW — In the auditorium of the Springfield Jewish Community Center in Longmeadow, state legislators, invited speakers and members of the local Jewish community gathered for a hearing by the state’s Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism.