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A Year in Review: Taking a look back at Springfield’s 2025

By Chris Maza | Dec 22, 2025

A Year in Review: Taking a look back at Springfield’s 2025

With 2025 entering the rearview mirror, Reminder Publishing is taking a look back at some of the biggest stories in Springfield from the past year. Between new developments and controversial elections, 2025 was a big year for the city.

Chris Maza

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American Veterans in Prison supports Toy for Joy

By Ron Chimelis | Dec 22, 2025

American Veterans in Prison supports Toy for Joy

As the 2025 Toy for Joy drive entered its final days and the Christmas Eve deadline neared, William Toller was gratified that his organization had once again remembered the children, as it always does.

Ron Chimelis

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Springfield remembers radio personality John O’Brien

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 17, 2025

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.

Sarah Heinonen

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Study urges more schools to implement Breakfast in the Classroom

By Tyler Garnet | Dec 17, 2025

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.

Tyler Garnet

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Repair of home at Springfield Museums complete

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 17, 2025

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.

Sarah Heinonen

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‘Jurassic Gingerbread’ takes over Springfield Museums

By Debbie Gardner | Dec 17, 2025

‘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.

Debbie Gardner

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Springfield citadel co-commander inspired by Toy for Joy generosity

By Ron Chimelis | Dec 17, 2025

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.

Ron Chimelis

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Springfield City Council agrees to regulate kratom products, talks cannabis laws

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 16, 2025

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.

Sarah Heinonen

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Mayflower Marathon breaks record, raises $260K for Open Pantry

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 10, 2025

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.

Sarah Heinonen

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Holiday overindulgence can increase cardiac distress risk

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 10, 2025

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.