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March for Food Bank returns for 15th year on Nov. 25

By Tyler Garnet | Nov 11, 2024

March for Food Bank returns for 15th year on Nov. 25

For the 15th year, the March for Food Bank with Monte Belmonte will take place on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 25 and 26 to help raise funds for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.

Tyler Garnet

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Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

By Sarah Heinonen | Nov 11, 2024

Neal defeats activist opponent, secures 19th term in House

The morning after the Nov. 5 election, while control of the U.S. House of Representatives was still in the air, the outcome in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District was clear. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) won a 19th term, his sixth representing the westernmost district in the state.

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By Ron Chimelis | Nov 11, 2024

Food pantries show need as Toy for Joy kicks off 102nd season

The need has never been greater.

Ron Chimelis

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By G. Michael Dobbs | Nov 6, 2024

Springfield art exhibit reflects effort to cope with grief

SPRINGFIELD — The use of art to express feelings of grief is the reason for the second annual exhibit of art made by participants in the peer-support programs offered by Rick’s Place in Wilbraham.

G. Michael Dobbs

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Chandler honored for helping others reach for the stars

By Miasha Lee | Nov 6, 2024

Chandler honored for helping others reach for the stars

American Medical Response’s Emily Chandler was recently recognized with a Stars of Life award.Reminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — American Medical Response’s Emily Chandler has been recognized nationally with a Stars of Life award for her commitment...

Book fair connects community with local authors

By G. Michael Dobbs | Nov 4, 2024

Book fair connects community with local authors

Dr. Jim Price was one of the authors participating in the “Cultural Connections: A celebration of Black and Brown Literature” conduced on Nov. 2 in Springfield.Reminder Publishing photos by G. Michael Dobbs SPRINGFIELD — For a second year the “Cultural Connections:...

By Sophie Markham | Nov 4, 2024

AIC athletes host trunk-or-treat for local families

SPRINGFIELD — American International College student-athletes hosted a Halloween trick-or-treating event for children on Nov. 1 before the football team’s game against Assumption College. In addition to a safe trick-or-treating experience, all families attending were given free admission to the game.

Sophie Markham

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Forest Park grandstand reno, horticultural center fundraising underway

By Sarah Heinonen | Nov 4, 2024

Forest Park grandstand reno, horticultural center fundraising underway

SPRINGFIELD — The noise of construction filled the air in Forest Park during an Oct. 28 press conference with U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, but this spring those sounds will be replaced with the crack of a baseball bat and the cheer of the crowd.

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By Miasha Lee | Nov 4, 2024

Forest Park residents celebrate Halloween with party, parade

SPRINGFIELD — The Forest Park Civic Association invited residents of the Forest Park Neighborhood to its annual halloween party and parade at the Garfield Street Triangle at the intersection of Garfield, Fairfield, and Greenleaf streets on Oct. 26.