by Tina Lesniak | Apr 17, 2026 | Local News
EASTHAMPTON — With the threat of budget cuts looming at its April 14 meeting, the Easthampton School Committee took the opportunity to showcase the work of its students and staff and the hopes it has for a revamped middle school experience.
by Trent Levakis | Apr 17, 2026 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton
NORTHAMPTON — In what has become the largest of Pride festivities in the region, Hampshire Pride’s fourth annual Pride Parade returns Saturday, May 2.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council approved a Springfield Public Schools plan to offer a food service one-year contract with four one-year extensions, but not before expressing serious concerns about which vendor would be chosen and the terms of the contract.
by Peter Tuohy | Apr 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield CARE Coalition student representatives Maya Burque and Shayla Crump are expanding their knowledge on how to create a safer and healthier community with youth substance use prevention.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The final funding hurdle for the new East Springfield Branch Library was cleared on April 13, when the City Council approved a $4.58 million bond for a portion of the $12.42 million project.
by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 17, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — An organization that has cared for cancer patients in Northampton for more than 25 years is looking to provide the same care to patients in the Springfield area. Cancer Connection is opening a second location in Bicentennial Plaza.