State announces Literacy Launch awardees
EASTHAMPTON — Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and State Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler visited Easthampton on Aug. 18 to announce $9.3 million in the second round of Literacy Launch grants.
Springfield seeks repairs after West Street Bridge closure
SPRINGFIELD — A major thoroughfare between Springfield and Ludlow needs to undergo repairs after its sudden closure on Aug. 17.
Business owners to renovate and modernize Wilbraham’s Lakeside Inn
WILBRAHAM — Two local business owners are redeveloping a property on Boston Road, bringing back its original purpose as a place for people to stay and dine along Nine Mile Pond.
East Longmeadow Town Council to put recreational cannabis dispensaries on ballot
EAST LONGMEADOW — A non-binding question on whether to allow recreational cannabis dispensaries in the town’s industrial zone will appear on the June 2, 2026, election ballot.
Fancy Bagels opens second Massachusetts location
Pam and Tony DeGrandi stands with their family in front of the Fancy Bagels logo.Reminder Publishing submitted photo AGAWAM — When Pam and Tony DeGrandi moved to Southwick with their family a couple years ago, they were disappointed to learn that there weren’t as many...
So That Reminds Me visits sheriff’s picnic
Despite it being a rainy, cold afternoon on Aug. 20, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual picnic attracted more than 1,000 people, consisting of local and state elected officials, community members and more.