Springfield

‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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MGM Springfield hosts star-studded tree lighting, opens ice rink

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 10, 2025

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

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 10, 2025

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.

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AIC seals time capsule to mark college’s 140th anniversary

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 10, 2025

AIC seals time capsule to mark college’s 140th anniversary

SPRINGFIELD — There are few ways to mark the passage of time that capture the imagination quite like a time capsule. Cracking open a container to see long-hidden items from years past carries the excitement of possibility.

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Congressman continues tradition of supporting Toy for Joy

By Ron Chimelis | Dec 10, 2025

Congressman continues tradition of supporting Toy for Joy

For U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, the holiday season is a time to recognize that charity begins at home.

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Springfield City Council talks CPA funds for historical home

By Sarah Heinonen | Dec 10, 2025

Springfield City Council talks CPA funds for historical home

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council approved the use of Community Preservation Act funding to renovate the exterior of a historic at 37 George St. that was ravaged by fire, but not before thoroughly questioning the owner’s lack of homeowners’ insurance and how that would impact the project.