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AHS grad tackles history of Agawam-West Side gridiron rivalry

By Mike Lydick | Nov 25, 2024

AHS grad tackles history of Agawam-West Side gridiron rivalry

AGAWAM — The Agawam Brownies and the West Side Terriers will compete in their annual Thanksgiving Day game this year in Agawam. Although the 2024 game will mark the 100th time the gridiron rivals have battled it out, not all games have been on Thanksgiving.

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By Ryan Feyre | Nov 25, 2024

Council approves resolution in response Eversource spike

AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council is looking for help after Eversource’s recent natural gas rate spike was approved by the Department of Public Utilities.

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By Miasha Lee | Nov 25, 2024

Organizations team up to host Holiday Used Toy Exchange

AGAWAM — The Agawam Zero Waste Club, Agawam High School’s SAVE Club and National Honor Society are hosting the ninth annual Holiday Used Toy Exchange.

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By Miasha Lee | Nov 19, 2024

Christmas tree farm readies for another holiday season

AGAWAM — What makes good holiday memories? Some would say baking gingerbread cookies, singing carols, watching holiday films or decorating a tree. Others would say, it’s the sheer joy of the season as you’re spending time with loved ones and creating moments, you’ll cherish for years to come.

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By Trent Levakis | Nov 19, 2024

Agawam Police Association continues food drive

AGAWAM — The Agawam Police Association once again is inviting the public to help “Stuff” the Cruiser as its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive returns on Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24.

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Agawam senior receives Certificate of Academic Excellence

By Tyler Garnet | Nov 19, 2024

Agawam senior receives Certificate of Academic Excellence

AGAWAM — During the Agawam School Committee meeting on Nov. 12, Assistant Superintendent Cheryl Salomao presented the M.A.S.S. Certificate of Academic Excellence to Agawam High School senior David Abramchuk.

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Agawam educators support AHS paraprofessional

By Mike Lydick | Nov 12, 2024

Agawam educators support AHS paraprofessional

AGAWAM – Agawam educators gathered in the gym at the high school on Nov. 4 to show their support for AHS paraprofessional Sonya Johnson by having a photo taken of themselves wearing “Sonya Strong” T-shirts. The photo was sent to Johnson, who is battling cancer, along with the poster that was signed by everyone in the photo.

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By Miasha Lee | Nov 12, 2024

Chamber’s annual Food Fest West returns Nov. 20

AGAWAM — The West of the River Chamber of Commerce’s annual Food Fest West will take place on Nov. 20 at Crestview Country Club from. 5:30-8 p.m., bringing in some great restaurants, eateries and new types of cuisine.