Agawam

By Miasha Lee | Nov 12, 2024

Parish Cupboard aims to put Thanksgiving meals on tables

The act of giving is the ability to give selflessly and willingly. As the holiday season approaches and folks prepare their to-do list, feelings of gratitude inspires people to reflect and think about others; it’s a reminder that everyday is an opportunity to give.

Miasha Lee

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Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

By Sarah Heinonen | Nov 11, 2024

Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.

Sarah Heinonen

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It’s all in details, emotions for local artists in ACAA exhibit

By Tyler Lederer | Nov 5, 2024

It’s all in details, emotions for local artists in ACAA exhibit

AGAWAM — For Agawam artist Suzanne DiSessa, who has been learning how to paint the past seven years, painting gives her endless problem solving opportunities.

Tyler Lederer

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School psychologist’s book takes novel approach to anxiety

By Mike Lydick | Nov 5, 2024

School psychologist’s book takes novel approach to anxiety

AGAWAM — There are many books written about how to help kids deal with anxiety, but one of the newest takes a different approach than most.

Mike Lydick

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Way Finders cuts ribbon on Feeding Hills apartment complex

By Tyler Lederer | Oct 29, 2024

Way Finders cuts ribbon on Feeding Hills apartment complex

AGAWAM — Way Finders joined public and private partners in celebrating its new affordable housing complex, Rosewood Way, at an Oct. 25 ribbon-cutting ceremony.

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Coaches, players reminisce on 100 years of Agawam football

By Mike Lydick | Oct 29, 2024

Coaches, players reminisce on 100 years of Agawam football

AGAWAM — It was a night of Agawam High School gridiron memories as 125 people — coaches, players and supporters — gathered to celebrate the centennial of Brownies football.

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By Tyler Lederer | Oct 29, 2024

Agawam to re-establish sister relationship with Italian city

AGAWAM — The Agawam City Council recently voted unanimously to re-establish a sister city relationship with Reggio Calabria, a city at the southern tip of the Italian peninsula. The two had already established a relationship in 1999, leading to the creation of a...

By Michael Ballway | Oct 29, 2024

Early voting underway as Nov. 5 state election approaches

AGAWAM — Though not every legislator has an opponent, voters in Agawam have several choices to make on their Nov. 5 election ballots, or during early voting sessions. At the top of the ballot is a six-way contest for United States president, featuring major-party...

By Tina Lesniak | Oct 29, 2024

Dentists offer tips to keep teeth healthy after trick-or-treating

One of the best parts of Halloween for most kids is the excessive amount of candy they come home with after trick-or-treating. Some kids like to savor it, making it last for weeks, while others like to dive into the pile of sugar and go through it quickly. However,...

Agawam high schoolers working to improve academics, behavior

By Mike Lydick | Oct 23, 2024

Agawam high schoolers working to improve academics, behavior

Marlene DeJesus, the district’s director of social emotional learning, and Sadie Petta, an English teacher at Agawam High School, told the School Committee at its Oct. 15 meeting that the project, Caught in the ACT, is an initiative centered around giving students a voice and being involved in some decision making.