Springfield
Springfield Thunderbirds host annual School Day Game
SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of area school children had the opportunity to see the Springfield Thunderbirds play their annual School Day Game with a 10:30 a.m. puck drop on Nov. 6.
Fire at former Vibra Hospital highlights security issues
SPRINGFIELD — A fire at the shuttered Vibra Hospital building at 1400-1414 State St. on Oct. 28 was the most recent development in the city’s ongoing struggle regarding the property.
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.
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.
Food pantries show need as Toy for Joy kicks off 102nd season
The need has never been greater.
Ron Chimelis
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.
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
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:...
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
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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