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Eight incumbents win new terms during Hampden election

By | May 19, 2026

Eight incumbents win new terms during Hampden election

HAMPDEN — The Hampden election results are in and show that not much will be changing within the town’s elected officials.


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New district chef brings farm to cafeteria approach

By | May 12, 2026

New district chef brings farm to cafeteria approach

WILBRAHAM — At a time when school cafeterias are being reimagined across the country, District Chef Cynthia Normandin is helping lead that transformation in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District through fresh ingredients, local partnerships and scratch cooking that introduces students to healthier foods and new flavors.


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Hampden voters approve budget, vote down HWRSD capital costs

By | May 12, 2026

Hampden voters approve budget, vote down HWRSD capital costs

HAMPDEN — The town of Hampden conducted its annual Town Meeting on May 11, approving 18 of the 20 articles on the warrant.


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Hampden election ballot finalized with two contested races

By | May 1, 2026

Hampden election ballot finalized with two contested races

HAMPDEN — Hampden’s annual Town Election is coming up fast on May 18 and the ballot has been finalized, showing two contested races.


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Excellence in Teaching Award goes to three HWRSD teachers

By | Mar 24, 2026

Excellence in Teaching Award goes to three HWRSD teachers

WILBRAHAM — Three teachers in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District are being recognized with the 2025-26 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for going above and beyond, in and out of the classroom.


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Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

By | 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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‘There’s a monsoon happening in Wilbraham and Hampden’

By | Mar 18, 2026

‘There’s a monsoon happening in Wilbraham and Hampden’

WILBRAHAM — Tempers flared and some tears were shed at the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District School Committee budget roundtable and vote on March 17.


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HWRSD grappling with difficult budget decisions

By | Mar 17, 2026

HWRSD grappling with difficult budget decisions

WILBRAHAM — In describing the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District’s fiscal year 2027 budget situation, Superintendent John Provost didn’t mince words — it’s a “disaster.”


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‘Babes, Brews & The 90’s Boom’ brings nostalgia and giving together

By | Mar 10, 2026

‘Babes, Brews & The 90’s Boom’ brings nostalgia and giving together

HAMPDEN — A night of nostalgic music, dancing, shopping and philanthropy is coming to Hampden later this month as “Babes, Brews & The 90’s Boom – Throwing Back, While Giving Back” invites guests to relive the energy of the 1990s while supporting a meaningful cause.


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