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Prayer marks first anniversary of Hamas attack

By | Oct 16, 2024

Prayer marks first anniversary of Hamas attack

SPRINGFIELD — A near capacity group of worshippers filled the sanctuary at Temple Beth El on Oct. 7 to mark the passing of the first year since Hamas terrorists killed and kidnapped Israelis, the action that started the current war.


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By | Oct 16, 2024

Early voting in Springfield, vote by mail opens Oct. 19, ahead of Nov. 5 election

SPRINGFIELD — Election Day can be a hectic time for voters. While the experience at most polling places in Springfield is efficient, people may struggle to make time to vote. Others might be hesitant to enter a busy polling location during flu season. Whatever the reason, those who may not want to cast their ballot in-person on Election Day can still exercise the right to vote through early voting.


Sarah Heinonen
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By | Oct 10, 2024

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.


Sarah Heinonen
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Dancers at Feeding Hills studio set to compete in Poland

By | Oct 9, 2024

Dancers at Feeding Hills studio set to compete in Poland

AGAWAM — Teenagers from Chicopee, Springfield and Suffield who attend a Feeding Hills dance studio soon will be making a trip to Poland to perform before an international audience as members of a U.S. dance team.


Mike Lydick
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Thunderbirds, Blues announce seven-year affiliation extension

By | Oct 7, 2024

Thunderbirds, Blues announce seven-year affiliation extension

SPRINGFIELD — Oct. 4 was a good day for hockey in Springfield.


Chris Maza
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Springfield residents demand historic bench returned or replaced

By | Oct 7, 2024

Springfield residents demand historic bench returned or replaced

SPRINGFIELD — The park in Stearns Square dates from the end of the 18th century, a green oasis in downtown Springfield. But amid the large trees, manicured grass and brick paths is a jagged hole surrounded by yellow sawhorses — all that remains of a long, pink granite bench that sat on the site for 137 years. And the residents want it back.


Sarah Heinonen
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Ronald McDonald Family Room to give parents place to recharge

By | Oct 7, 2024

Ronald McDonald Family Room to give parents place to recharge

SPRINGFIELD — Patients are not the only ones who receive care at Baystate Children’s Hospital. Family members often live and sleep alongside their children while they receive treatment. Now, there is a place of their own to refresh and relax for a time, without leaving their children.


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Springfield officials: ‘Zero tolerance’ for hoax threats against schools

By | Oct 7, 2024

Springfield officials: ‘Zero tolerance’ for hoax threats against schools

SPRINGFIELD — Following two more in a recent spate of phony threats and reports of violence against Springfield public schools, officials met with the media on Oct. 3 to declare their new zero tolerance approach to those behind those hoaxes.


Chris Maza
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Springfield residents, police share experiences at community meeting

By | Oct 1, 2024

Springfield residents, police share experiences at community meeting

SPRINGFIELD — Recently, amid a casual atmosphere with a light dinner of pizza and sandwiches at Wesley United Methodist Church, residents and law enforcement took part in the challenging work of coming together to find middle ground and a way to move forward.


Sarah Heinonen
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