‘Celebrating story and community’ at The Story Barn
SOMERS — The Story Barn, at 952 Main St. in Somers, is home to the Frieda B. series of children’s books, which Author/Co-founder of Frieda B., LLC and The Story Barn Renata Bowers writes.
Mi Cultura II brings traditional Puerto Rican cuisine to Enfield
ENFIELD — After opening to rave reviews, the new Mi Cultura II cafe on Pearl Street is looking to bring traditional Puerto Rican cuisine to local diners.
Agawam art festival features local history, African crafts, more
AGAWAM — The Agawam Community Artists and Artisans will host the fourth annual Pioneer Valley Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, at the Polish American Club, 139 Southwick St., Feeding Hills. This year, there will be two new exhibits:...
Club fosters friendships with shared passion for Model A
Model A clubs, like the Connecticut Valley Working A’s in Southwick, help ensure that the nearly 100-year-old cars will live on. Dedicated to helping club members restore and maintain their cars, the club is one of 270 local chapters of the national Model A Ford Club of America, and also is affiliated with the Model “A” Restorers Club.
Six Flags to build steampunk-themed coaster opening in 2025
The park announced its newest attraction, a straddle coaster called “Quantum Accelerator,” park president Pete Carmichael compared it to “Pandemonium,” a steel spinning coaster with a max speed of 31 miles per hour. Both “Pandemonium” and the new coaster, he said, are thrill rides the whole family could experience together.
West Side Water Department testing PFAS effectiveness of filtration system
WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield will test its Southwick water treatment facility to see if it filters out certain varieties of PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.”