Agawam

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.

Mike Lydick

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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.

Sarah Heinonen

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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.

Mike Lydick

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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.

Dennis Hackett

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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.

Peter Tuohy

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New novel explores struggles with terminal diagnosis

By Mike Lydick | Mar 9, 2026

New novel explores struggles with terminal diagnosis

AGAWAM — A new novel, “Bean in My Breast,” is the story of a woman named Rachel who is dealing with news that her breast cancer has returned. It’s terminal.

Mike Lydick

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CROP Hunger Walk returns to support local and global needs

By Tina Lesniak | Mar 9, 2026

CROP Hunger Walk returns to support local and global needs

As food insecurity rises across the region, organizers of the annual Agawam/West Springfield CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, April 26 say this year’s event carries an even greater sense of urgency.

Tina Lesniak

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Architect gives sneak peek of new Agawam High School project

By Mike Lydick | Mar 2, 2026

Architect gives sneak peek of new Agawam High School project

AGAWAM — The School Committee recently got a detailed sneak preview of what the new two-story, state of the art high school will look like when completed in 2028.

Mike Lydick

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AHS zeroing in on innovative teaching and learning vision

By Mike Lydick | Feb 22, 2026

AHS zeroing in on innovative teaching and learning vision

AGAWAM — Since 2023, a group of Agawam High School teachers, administrators and students have been working on an innovative project known as Meeting the Moment with the of goal creating a new teaching and learning vision for students.