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So That Reminds Me: Highlighting local wings and game day bites

By | Jan 30, 2026

So That Reminds Me: Highlighting local wings and game day bites

On the Jan. 30 episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Dennis Hackett, Chris Maza and Ryan Feyre sat down to discuss an iconic Super Bowl delectable: chicken wings.


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Fabulous February invites families to experience winter at Forest Park

By | Jan 29, 2026

Fabulous February invites families to experience winter at Forest Park

SPRINGFIELD — It is winter, but that does not mean there is nothing to do at Forest Park.


Sarah Heinonen
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BHN launches intensive youth crisis family support program

By | Jan 29, 2026

BHN launches intensive youth crisis family support program

When a child or teen is in crisis, it can be difficult to know where to look for resources. Behavioral Health Network has recently launched its Family-Based Intensive Treatment program, a crisis stabilization program for youth up to age 21.


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AMR answers snow-related calls, faces challenges during storm

By | Jan 27, 2026

AMR answers snow-related calls, faces challenges during storm

SPRINGFIELD — Winter Storm Fern ravaged much of the country over the course of four days, hitting Western Massachusetts as a nor’easter and dropping 18 to 20 inches of snow between Jan. 25 and 26.


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BHN opens Abilities Learning Center for dedicated youth behavioral services

By | Jan 26, 2026

BHN opens Abilities Learning Center for dedicated youth behavioral services

SPRINGFIELD — On a cold January morning, elected officials and Behavioral Health Network leadership gathered outside the doors of its new facility at 583 East Columbus Ave. to cut the ribbon, officially opening the Abilities Learning Center.


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Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

By | Jan 22, 2026

Warming centers by cities and towns as cold weather arrives at end of January

It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.


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Sarno talks economic investment opportunities, acknowledges challenges

By | Jan 22, 2026

Sarno talks economic investment opportunities, acknowledges challenges

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Chief Development Officer Timothy Sheehan sat down recently with Reminder Publishing to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the city in 2026.


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O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation provides $550,000 to community

By | Jan 21, 2026

O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation provides $550,000 to community

SPRINGFIELD — It was only the second year of operation for the O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation, but it made a substantial impact in the city of Springfield and surrounding communities.


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District attorney connects with youth through outreach programs

By | Jan 21, 2026

District attorney connects with youth through outreach programs

SPRINGFIELD — The public may think of the Hampden County District Attorney’s office only when they have an interaction with law enforcement.


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MLK’s dream kept alive in Springfield at 11th annual celebration

By | Jan 20, 2026

MLK’s dream kept alive in Springfield at 11th annual celebration

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration was filled with song, remarks by elected officials and the words of the city’s schoolchildren, all celebrating accomplishments while acknowledging how far the United States has yet to go.


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