Springfield

By Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2024

Sen. Gomez on his experience, earning re-eelection

SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Adam Gomez is facing an opponent in this year’s race for the Senate Hampden District seat, Springfield City Councilor Malo Brown.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2024

Nonprofit awarded grant for veteran financial literacy

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Partners for Community Action is one of seven organizations recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the state for their veterans’ financial literacy program.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Aug 13, 2024

Springfield Caribbean Carnival Parade returns Aug. 17

SPRINGFIELD — More than 7,000 islands lie in the blue-green waters of the Caribbean Sea. From Aruba to the Dominican Republic, and St. Lucia to Turks and Caicos, the cultures and traditions of the people there are varied. Each year, those who have come to call Springfield home can get a taste of the Caribbean with the Springfield Carribean Carnival Parade.

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By Tina Lesniak | 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 G. Michael Dobbs | 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 G. Michael Dobbs | 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...

Legislators approve extended tenure for Springfield police superintendent

By Chris Maza | 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.

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Northampton resident nominated as Superior Court associate justice

By Ryan Feyre | 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.

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Hockey Day honors history starting with Coliseum, Shore

By Staasi Heropoulos | 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 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.

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

By Sarah Heinonen | 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.