by Mike Lydick | Jan 12, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, West Springfield
Two eighth graders — one from Agawam and the other from West Springfield — are among more than 300 teens from around the state who will engage in what has been called “an awe-inspiring” youth-led movement for change through community service.
by Trent Levakis | Jan 12, 2026 | Easthampton, Hampshire County
The Friends of the Easthampton Dog Park and Nini’s Ristorante are inviting the public to come ‘Raise some Dough’ for the future Easthampton Dog Park inside Nonotuck Park.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 12, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke
Holyoke residents may or may not have noticed an incorrect Community Preservation Act tax rate on their bills at the start of the new year.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 9, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — After months of back-and-forth, a federal government shutdown and the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230-196 to resurrect the expired Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 9, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Legislature often deals with big-picture challenges, but state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez is thinking small for 2026.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 9, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Hunger is a growing problem across Massachusetts.