


Electric buses on hold in HWRSD until fire cause known
WILBRAHAM — A fire broke out at the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative Bus Garage at 2045 Boston Rd. on Jan. 21. The fire, reported by a passerby at 1:37 a.m., involved four electric buses housed at the site.

Mile Tree Elementary School principal leaves following no confidence vote
WILBRAHAM — Mile Tree Principal Allison Petit announced her departure at the Jan. 23 Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee meeting. She said that she was stepping down from the administrative role, and instead, had taken a position as a fifth grade teacher at Soule Road School.

Agawam students showcase passion for poetry
Winner Abigail Drumm (center right, holding flowers) next to runner-up Marissa Leary on stage with the 19 other 2025 Poetry Out Loud contestants.Reminder Publishing photo by Mike Lydick AGAWAM — Abigail “Abby” Drumm was ecstatic about winning the high school’s annual...
Every Moment We’re Alive receives $10K donation
HOLYOKE — On Jan. 22, Hyundai Hope on Wheels donated $10,000 to Each Moment We’re Alive of West Springfield at the Gary Rome Hyundai dealership.

Springfield celebrates MLK Day with ceremony and flag raising
SPRINGFIELD — The city of Springfield honored the life, legacy and message of Martin Luther King Jr. at City Hall on Jan. 20.