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Hockey regional ‘a win, hands down’ for Springfield economy

By Chris Maza | Apr 10, 2024

Hockey regional ‘a win, hands down’ for Springfield economy

Denver travelled to Springfield and clinched the Springfield regional championship with wins over UMass and Cornell. Pictured, the Pioneers celebrate their double-overtime win over the Minutemen.Reminder Publishing photo by Joseph Derosiers SPRINGFIELD —...

Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 10, 2024

Western Mass. represented in Healey’s Youth Advisory Council

Gov. Maura Healey swore in the members of her administration’s Youth Advisory Council on March 25.

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By Staasi Heropoulos | Apr 3, 2024

Armbrook Village, Springfield College partner for Lifelong Learner classes

SPRINGFIELD — Catherine Banks worked as an associate dean at Springfield College for 28 years. Now, at age 82, she is a student there, enrolled in a strength training and personal fitness class. “Two football players were assigned to me, and every week I would come...

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 3, 2024

$22M program brings internet to low-income tenants

SPRINGFIELD — The internet is embedded in the day-to-day lives of Americans, from working from home to ordering food or filing taxes. While reliable access to high-speed internet is an assumption for many, there are people in communities around the state that do...

By Bill Zito | Apr 3, 2024

Councilor to Springfield Parking Authority: be aggressive in pursuing maintenance funding

SPRINGFIELD — City Councilor Sean Curran is encouraging the Springfield Parking Authority to find ways to close a $17 million gap in deferred maintenance money that is creating a delay in addressing regular work on Springfield’s parking garages. At the March 14...

Pilot program examines role of diaper access in poverty

By Sarah Heinonen | Apr 3, 2024

Pilot program examines role of diaper access in poverty

People wait in line to receive diapers and wipes through a diaper distribution pilot program.Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen SPRINGFIELD — On the second floor of 721 State St., a line stretched out of the door. People filled out forms while waiting,...

By Laura Mason | Mar 27, 2024

Veritas Prep gives Springfield students chance to earn a degree college faster

SPRINGFIELD — When Rachel Ramano founded Veritas Prep Charter School in 2012, the middle school was designed to prepare students for high school. The Springfield-based school welcomed grades 5-8 and offered social, emotional and academic supports. Yet, after the...

By Laura Mason | Mar 27, 2024

Springfield School Committee approves superintendent screening committee members

SPRINGFIELD — The School Committee approved the superintendent screening committee as recommended by the Ad Hoc Superintendent Selection Advisory Committee during a special meeting on March 20. The selected committee includes 13 members across five groups of...

Use of force: What it is and how Springfield police review it

By Sarah Heinonen | Mar 27, 2024

Use of force: What it is and how Springfield police review it

A chart showing areas where an individual may be struck with a police baton.Photo credit: Monadnock SPRINGFIELD — The resident turnout and engagement at a Board of Police Commissioners meeting on March 13 demonstrated that the community has questions about how the...

Sarno, MGM brass to meet following rumors of Springfield sale

By Chris Maza | Mar 27, 2024

Sarno, MGM brass to meet following rumors of Springfield sale

MGM Resorts International CEO William Hornbuckle (second from left) met with Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno (center) in January 2023 to discuss concerns regarding MGM Springfield’s adherence to the host community agreement. Sarno said he would meet with Hornbuckle...