Velis key in legislation aimed at school phone use
State Sen. John VelisReminder Publishing file photo WESTFIELD — The Massachusetts State Senate has recently passed legislation aimed at limiting students’ access to personal electronic devices, including cell phones, during the entire school day with the final...
Three County Fair returns Labor Day Weekend
NORTHAMPTON — The oldest ongoing fair in the country will return for its 208th year on Labor Day Weekend with another four-day slate of jam-packed fun in the 2025 Three County Fair.
Longmeadow parents concerned, outraged after librarian arrest
LONGMEADOW — The arrest of a middle school librarian charged with distribution of child sex abuse materials has led the Longmeadow community to express concern and outrage.
Hampden police chief search underway
HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden received applications for 12 people seeking to fill the police chief position vacated by Scott Trombly on July 17.
Longmeadow Pride Festival to celebrate fifth anniversary
LONGMEADOW — In the fall of 2020, amidst the coronavirus pandemic and political upheaval, the Longmeadow Pride Alliance took to the Town Green to host its first celebration of LGBTQ+ people and their belonging in the wider community.