by Staasi Heropoulos | May 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — When Emily Frangie, 18, began using acrylics years ago to paint landscapes, her skies were dark and the trees forlorn. Sheltering at home and tormented by bullies, painting helped her cope with the loneliness and express what she was feeling.
Frangie is more likely to paint sunshine and blue skies these days. The Westfield teenager has turned her life around and been named Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield.
by Amy Porter | May 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Hilltowns, Local News, Photo Slider
CHESTER — The 33rd anniversary Chester on Track on Saturday, May 18, marks the 183rd year since the Western Railroad was opened as the world’s first mountain and wilderness railroad, and the first cluster of stone arch railroad bridges built in America, two miles outside of Chester.
by Laura Mason | May 7, 2024 | Agawam, Longmeadow, Photo Slider, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — American International College hosted a signing ceremony on April 26 in recognition of three recent Team IMPACT child-sports team matches at the college.
by Tyler Lederer | May 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Construction season has begun in the Pioneer Valley, and Traffic and Safety Committee Chair Brian Griffin’s phone has been busy. Construction, he said, is happening not just in West Springfield, but Chicopee, Springfield and Westfield, as well.
by Ryan Feyre | May 7, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, Northampton, Photo Slider
NORTHAMPTON — As carbon pollution continues to raise global temperatures to dangerous levels, a cadre of Northampton High School students are taking matters into their own hands when it comes to fighting the world’s climate crisis.
by Trent Levakis | May 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua Garcia was a special guest at HCS Head Start where he returned to embrace the youth and join students for a reading session once again.
