by Tina Lesniak | May 12, 2026 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — At a time when school cafeterias are being reimagined across the country, District Chef Cynthia Normandin is helping lead that transformation in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District through fresh ingredients, local partnerships and scratch cooking that introduces students to healthier foods and new flavors.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 12, 2026 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News
HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden conducted its annual Town Meeting on May 11, approving 18 of the 20 articles on the warrant.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 12, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — German Gerena Community School will stay in the North End.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 12, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
Human trafficking happens in Western Massachusetts. That is the number one message Amber Estelle, deputy COO and clinical director of the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, wants to share.
by Tyler Garnet | May 12, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — After three years of deliberation, the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board has approved, with conditions, Holyoke Gas and Electric’s Liquefied Natural Gas Infrastructure and Resiliency Project.
by Tyler Garnet | May 11, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, South Hadley
Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia speaks on the importance of Memorial Day during the 2024 ceremony. Reminder Publishing photos by Trent Levakis. Communities across Western Massachusetts and the country are ready to honor their deceased service men and women. Memorial Day...