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Palmer School Committee receives update on budget, state of the district

PALMER — The School Committee was presented a budget report during its Oct. 16 Palmer School Committee meeting that updated how the fiscal year 2025 budget is looking so far into the new school year.


Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.


Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.


Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit

Artist explores lost town under Quabbin in Westfield exhibit

What remains of Dana is the subject of the Westfield Athenaeum’s new exhibit, “The Art of Ron Michaud: The Road to Dana.” The Athenaeum will host a reception with Michaud at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Jasper Rand Art Gallery in the Athenaeum at 6 Elm St., Westfield.


Local music festival expected to exceed last year’s fundraising event

PALMER — The Quaboag River Music Festival — formerly the Monson Food Truck Festival — will take place on Saturday, Sept. 21, from noon to 10 p.m. at the 13th World Fairgrounds, 1701 Park St.


Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic

Officials discuss crime, legislative priorities at Sheriff’s Picnic

SPRINGFIELD — Considered by many to be the political event of the year in Western Massachusetts, Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual golf tournament and picnic again drew a bevy of local and state elected officials.


Know where to go: find your Election Day polling location

The state primary election is fast approaching. With that in mind, Reminder Publishing compiled a list of voting locations throughout the area as a service to its readers.


Early voting available for Sept. 5 state primary election

With the September state primary election closing in, local voters have several options through which they can make their voices heard, even if they can’t make it to their polling place on Election Day, Sept. 3.


Pathfinder Tech has new innovative cafeteria mural

Pathfinder Tech has new innovative cafeteria mural

PALMER — At Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, they are always looking for ways to improve their space and provide the most spirited environment possible for its students, staff and guests.


Study to determine if Palmer should have rail platform

PALMER — Ben Hood and Anne Miller of Citizens for a Palmer Rail Stop have announced to the group’s members the likelihood of Palmer receiving a new rail platform are “increasingly likely” with a public meeting in the fall that will share the results of the site location and design analysis and seek public input.