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By | Aug 7, 2024

Preservation Trust offers look at Victorian Era churches

SPRINGFIELD — As part of its Second Saturday Walking Tours, the Springfield Preservation Trust will offer visitors an inside look at the Victorian era churches of Springfield on Aug. 10.


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By | Aug 5, 2024

McKnight challenges Williams for state rep. seat

SPRINGFIELD — In one of the few contested local political seats in the area, the incumbent said he hasn’t finished the job and the challenger said his opponent has become “a typical career politician.”


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By | Aug 5, 2024

SHA: low audit score was due to software issue

SPRINGFIELD — The low rating given to the Springfield Housing Authority from its most recent audit by the Department of Housing and Urban Development was not unexpected Denise Jordan, the executive director of the agency, told Reminder Publishing. The low score...

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Legislators approve extended tenure for Springfield police superintendent

By | Aug 5, 2024

Legislators approve extended tenure for Springfield police superintendent

SPRINGFIELD — The state Legislature, including the entire Springfield delegation, approved a home rule petition that will allow Police Superintendent Lawrence Akers to remain in the position until the age of 70.


Chris Maza
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Northampton resident nominated as Superior Court associate justice

By | Aug 5, 2024

Northampton resident nominated as Superior Court associate justice

NORTHAMPTON — Northampton resident Deepika Shukla was recently nominated to the Massachusetts Superior Court by Gov. Maura Healey.


Ryan Feyre
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Hockey Day honors history starting with Coliseum, Shore

By | Jul 30, 2024

Hockey Day honors history starting with Coliseum, Shore

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Over the years, Greater Springfield has been home to Falcons and Thunderbirds. Kings have also reigned supreme. Those hockey teams are part of the region’s history of sending hundreds of local stars to the National Hockey League.


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Staasi Heropoulos
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Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

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Sheriff’s Shuffle 5k/walk to benefit YWCA domestic violence programs

By | Jul 30, 2024

Sheriff’s Shuffle 5k/walk to benefit YWCA domestic violence programs

SPRINGFIELD — Each year, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department hosts a charity 5K/walk to benefit a local organization that helps the community. This year the race will benefit domestic violence prevention and support efforts from the YWCA of Western Massachusetts, a cause that is personal to Sheriff Nick Cocchi.


Sarah Heinonen
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By | Jul 30, 2024

ValleyBike to officially return to the region in mid-August

NORTHAMPTON — After a slight delay and several months of laying idle, the regional ValleyBike Share program will officially make its return on Aug. 12.


Ryan Feyre
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Springfield Thunderbirds host Community Caravan

By | Jul 29, 2024

Springfield Thunderbirds host Community Caravan

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Thunderbirds visited Forest Park for the second of three Community Caravan events on July 22. The event featured an appearance from Thunderbirds mascot Boomer and team staff, as well as a wide variety of activities and vendors, street hockey activities, and food. The first Community Caravan event took place in June at Look Park in Northampton and a third will take place at Amelia Park in Westfield on Aug. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Chris Maza
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By | Jul 29, 2024

Casino grant to fund garage, green space, police equipment in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently announced it had awarded Springfield $2.86 million for improvements for fiscal year 2025 through its Community Mitigation Fund.


Sarah Heinonen
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