by Trent Levakis | Jul 2, 2025 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider
NORTHAMPTON — Several individuals were seen via security camera removing pride flags from the Thornes Marketplace building awning before setting them on fire in the middle of Main Street and fleeing the scene in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 19.
by Ryan Feyre | Jul 2, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Springfield
Unregulated and untested THC products, known as “gas station weed,” were displayed at a June 4 press conference.Reminder Publishing file photo SPRINGFIELD — In a unanimous vote, the Springfield City Council approved an ordinance that effectively bans the...
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 2, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
EAST LONGMEADOW — The School Committee approved the 2025-26 program of studies for East Longmeadow High School, which included a work-study program. At the June 24 meeting, Principal Frank Paige delivered an update on the program’s development.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 2, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow hosts what is widely considered to be the largest Fourth of July parade in Western Massachusetts and the prestigious title of grand marshal is awarded to a member of the community who is giving of themselves to help others and make the town a better place to live. For the 2025 East Longmeadow Fourth of July Parade, that honor belongs to Daniel Burack.
by Debbie Gardner | Jul 2, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
EAST LONGMEADOW — It’s been a town tradition for as long as anyone can remember, celebrating Independence Day with a festive parade. Today’s parade is recognized as one of the largest in the area. But it wasn’t always such a grand affair. And no one’s really sure when the tradition actually began …
by Sarah Heinonen | Jul 2, 2025 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
EAST LONGMEADOW — Olivia Upton graduated from East Longmeadow High School in 2018 and did not hesitate. She knew that she wanted to make films and moved to California to attend the Academy of Art University San Francisco. A year later, when the coronavirus pandemic upended her plan, she decided it was as good a time as any and moved to Los Angeles. Since then, Upton has become impressively prolific as a short film producer.