Agawam

Agawam educators honored for exceptional teaching skills

By Mike Lydick | Apr 20, 2026

Agawam educators honored for exceptional teaching skills

AGAWAM — Four Agawam teachers — Rebecca Bergeron, Alissa Easton, Melissa Kriebel and Tammy Rumplik — are among more than 100 Western Massachusetts educators being honored with a 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award.

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Gubernatorial candidate Shortsleeve stumps in Agawam

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 7, 2026

Gubernatorial candidate Shortsleeve stumps in Agawam

About 50 people gathered at Partner’s Restaurant on March 31 to listen to Brian Shortsleeve make his case for why he should be Massachusetts’s next governor.

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Agawam author publishes first in nine-book fantasy series

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 6, 2026

Agawam author publishes first in nine-book fantasy series

AGAWAM — One choice can change the fate of the world, and in “Unleashed,” the first book in local author Travis Kuffel’s “Tales of Ganden” series, a young warrior must heal the damage he has done amid long-buried secrets, a war-torn land, ancient magic and vengeful giants.

Sarah Heinonen

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Agawam High School seniors honored for academic achievement

By Mike Lydick | Mar 30, 2026

Agawam High School seniors honored for academic achievement

AGAWAM — Entering Agawam High School as a ninth grader Kamiyah Ward felt she didn’t have the best grades. So, she focused on changing that.

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Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

By Marc St. Onge | Mar 24, 2026

Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

HOLYOKE — In spite of the rain — heavy at times — falling throughout the day, thousands of people came out to see marchers from throughout the area and beyond in the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.

Marc St. Onge

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Spiritual magic show coming to Agawam

By Mike Lydick | Mar 23, 2026

Spiritual magic show coming to Agawam

AGAWAM — A Connecticut pastor who is well-known in the region for his performances as a magician will bring his show to Agawam Congregational Church on Saturday, March 28.

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Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2026

Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.

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New locations, lightning protocol for Agawam high school sports teams

By Mike Lydick | Mar 16, 2026

New locations, lightning protocol for Agawam high school sports teams

AGAWAM — Ongoing construction for the new high school has forced many Agawam High School spring sports teams almost entirely off campus, AHS Athletic Director Karen Gomez said when she spoke at the School Committee’s March 10 meeting.

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Council transfers golf funds, Bitzas continues pushback

By Dennis Hackett | Mar 13, 2026

Council transfers golf funds, Bitzas continues pushback

AGAWAM — After paying off a loan for a golf cart 22 months early, the Agawam Municipal Golf Course was recognized at the Agawam City Council’s March 2 meeting.

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2026 New England Mosaic Project underway in Western Massachusetts

By Peter Tuohy | Mar 13, 2026

2026 New England Mosaic Project underway in Western Massachusetts

AGAWAM — Agawam Community Artists and Artisans are calling beginner and experienced Western Massachusetts artists to participate in their Mosaic Project. The theme this year is “New England Treasures,” showcasing what artists love about living in New England.