Thunderbirds, Blues announce seven-year affiliation extension
SPRINGFIELD — Oct. 4 was a good day for hockey in Springfield.
Springfield Museums celebrate Oktoberfest at the Quadrangle
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museums hosted its annual Oktoberfest on the Quadrangle on Thursday, Oct. 3. The event offered the opportunity for visitors to sample works from local and regional breweries and homebrewers.
Springfield residents demand historic bench returned or replaced
SPRINGFIELD — The park in Stearns Square dates from the end of the 18th century, a green oasis in downtown Springfield. But amid the large trees, manicured grass and brick paths is a jagged hole surrounded by yellow sawhorses — all that remains of a long, pink granite bench that sat on the site for 137 years. And the residents want it back.
Ronald McDonald Family Room to give parents place to recharge
SPRINGFIELD — Patients are not the only ones who receive care at Baystate Children’s Hospital. Family members often live and sleep alongside their children while they receive treatment. Now, there is a place of their own to refresh and relax for a time, without leaving their children.
Springfield officials: ‘Zero tolerance’ for hoax threats against schools
SPRINGFIELD — Following two more in a recent spate of phony threats and reports of violence against Springfield public schools, officials met with the media on Oct. 3 to declare their new zero tolerance approach to those behind those hoaxes.
Monson students join Thunderbirds’ Stick to Reading program
MONSON — Throughout the month of October, Granite Valley School students are participating in Springfield Thunderbirds’ Stick to Reading program, which encourages literacy among young students.