Agawam
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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
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.
Open houses examine women’s history in Agawam, West Springfield
The Pioneer Valley History Network will bring together historical sites in Agawam and West Springfield for a day of open houses to showcase women’s history in the region. The Women of Western Mass. History Trail, part of the network’s “History on the Go” series,...
