by Tyler Garnet | Dec 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE – Catie’s Closet, in partnership with Holyoke Public Schools, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 17 to celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new, in-school closet at William R. Peck Middle School.
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — “No more. We will not stand for injustices.” Those were the words of state Sen. Adam Gomez on Dec. 9 as he, his fellow legislators, educators, activists and community members gathered to stand in solidarity with the Somali Bantu community after President Donald Trump described them as “garbage.”
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Agawam Senior Center, where scores of people were treated to the sights, sounds and experiences of the second annual Snowflake Spectacular.
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2025 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The Agawam Historical Association is gearing up for a year of celebrations and programs to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.
by Peter Tuohy | Dec 30, 2025 | Dining, Dining and Entertainment, Features, Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — An all-star ensemble of musicians are coming to Springfield with the “Take Me to the River: New Orleans” concert at HOPE Center for the Arts on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. The concert is inspired by the 2022 documentary of the same name, which will be shown for free on Jan. 3 at 4 p.m.
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The holidays are a time of joy but can also be stressful for families who are experiencing financial difficulties. Each year, the Indian Orchard Citizens Council hosts a toy drive to help families give their children some holiday magic.