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Future Lawyers of Springfield participate in mock trial

By | Mar 24, 2026

Future Lawyers of Springfield participate in mock trial

SPRINGFIELD — A few dozen high school, college and law school students recently had a chance to demonstrate their skills in the courtroom, taking on the roles of prosecutors and defense attorneys in a mock trial as part of the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office program Future Lawyers of Springfield.


Sarah Heinonen
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Faith-based orgs receive grant fundings to secure against hate

By | Mar 24, 2026

Faith-based orgs receive grant fundings to secure against hate

SPRINGFIELD — Six faith-based Springfield nonprofits were recently awarded state grants to ensure they remain safe in an atmosphere in which threats and hate crimes have become commonplace.


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Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

By | Mar 24, 2026

Soggy weather doesn’t dampen spirits at Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade

HOLYOKE — In spite of the rain — heavy at times — falling throughout the day, thousands of people came out to see marchers from throughout the area and beyond in the 73rd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22.


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Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

By | Mar 20, 2026

Area chambers of commerce partner to Fill the Food Bank

For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.


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Springfield Prep Charter School celebrates Black history

By | Mar 19, 2026

Springfield Prep Charter School celebrates Black history

SPRINGFIELD — A couple of hundred people honored Black history at Springfield Prep Charter School’s second annual Black History Month Celebration.


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City councilors examine issue of potholes plaguing Springfield motorists

By | Mar 19, 2026

City councilors examine issue of potholes plaguing Springfield motorists

SPRINGFIELD — Spring in New England is pothole season and this year the roadway nuisance has been particularly egregious.


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Springfield resident stranded in Lebanon aids humanitarian efforts

By | Mar 18, 2026

Springfield resident stranded in Lebanon aids humanitarian efforts

BEIRUT, LEBANON — It is hard to be away from home for extended periods. Harder still when one is in a war zone.


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Students learn to skate with Olympian, Thunderbirds

By | Mar 13, 2026

Students learn to skate with Olympian, Thunderbirds

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Square One pre-school students were treated to an Olympic sized ice-skating lesson during a field trip to the Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield on March 12.


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Springfield City Council advances food truck ordinance after first-step vote

By | Mar 11, 2026

Springfield City Council advances food truck ordinance after first-step vote

SPRINGFIELD — Food truck businesses in Springfield could soon be getting more regulations after the City Council approved the first step of a food truck ordinance at its March 9 meeting.


Dennis Hackett
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