Springfield
Springfield remembers radio personality John O’Brien
SPRINGFIELD — While Springfield-based radio station Rock 102 was hosting its annual Mayflower Marathon Food Drive on Nov. 24, hosts Mike Baxendale and Steve Nagle were also mourning one of their own.
Study urges more schools to implement Breakfast in the Classroom
The Eos Foundation recently released its study, Ending Hunger in Our Classrooms with Breakfast in the Classroom, which explores the state of breakfast at Massachusetts’ high-poverty schools and urges schools to implement the Breakfast in the Classroom program.
Repair of home at Springfield Museums complete
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield is “The City of Homes” and one of those historic homes received a new lease on life with help from the city’s Community Preservation Committee.
‘Jurassic Gingerbread’ takes over Springfield Museums
SPRINGFIELD — For the 16th year the Springfield Museums have been taken over with a gingerbread display from local bakers and families.
Springfield citadel co-commander inspired by Toy for Joy generosity
The Toy for Joy Christmas campaign for children is 103 years old, but it’s new to Salvation Army Captain Stacy McNeil, who is inspired by the generosity it represents.
Springfield City Council agrees to regulate kratom products, talks cannabis laws
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council took up separate discussions on adult use substances at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Mayflower Marathon breaks record, raises $260K for Open Pantry
SPRINGFIELD — Two radio hosts, 52 hours, four trucks and one mission: to feed people in need this holiday season.
Holiday overindulgence can increase cardiac distress risk
The holidays are a time of celebration, but rather than parties with family and friends, some people find themselves in the emergency department with cardiac distress.
MGM Springfield hosts star-studded tree lighting, opens ice rink
Mayor Domenic Sarno, state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez, City Council President Michael Fenton and MGM Springfield Director of Community Affairs Beth Ward welcome Santa Claus to the stage at the casino’s tree lighting ceremony.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen...
Gomez, volunteers give out 1,000 turkeys
SPRINGFIELD — Eating turkey on Thanksgiving is a tradition for many in America, but for families who are facing food insecurity, the cost of a turkey dinner may be out of reach.