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Agawam students collect donations, tour CHD Cancer House of Hope

By | Jun 25, 2026

Agawam students collect donations, tour CHD Cancer House of Hope

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Ten fifth and sixth graders from Agawam crowded into a small room at West Springfield’s CHD Cancer House of Hope. The shelves were lined with wigs of every color and style draped over foam and plastic heads. The students curiously asked Program Director Margaret Toomey questions, wondering how people put them on, how long a wig will last and if the hair can be curled and styled. Toomey patiently answered the children’s questions, before the group moved on to tour other areas of the house.


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Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

By | Jun 25, 2026

Hello Summer: Western Mass. concert schedule

Reminder Publishing has compiled a list of summer concerts taking place across Western Massachusetts. This concert listing is as complete as possible by press time.


Debbie Gardner
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West Springfield refugee students receive recognition

By | Jun 12, 2026

West Springfield refugee students receive recognition

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield families showed up in droves to support 22 refugee students from all around the globe, recognizing them for sharing stories of courage, perseverance and resilience.


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West Side man urgently needs living kidney donor

By | Jun 1, 2026

West Side man urgently needs living kidney donor

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Fifteen years ago, routine bloodwork revealed that Theodore “Ted” Pinkerman had kidney damage.


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Retiring educators honored by West Springfield School Committee

By | May 29, 2026

Retiring educators honored by West Springfield School Committee

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Four retiring educators received applause and recognition from the West Springfield School Committee just a few weeks before their final days with the district, honoring their long-term commitment to the students and lasting impact on the district.


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West Springfield Town Council hears details on fiscal year 2027 budget

By | May 21, 2026

West Springfield Town Council hears details on fiscal year 2027 budget

WEST SPRINGFIELD — West Springfield Mayor William Reichelt is emphasizing the town’s strong financial position after releasing the fiscal year 2027 budget.


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Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week

By | May 19, 2026

Westfield-West Springfield Elks honor 19 for annual youth week

WESTFIELD — The Westfield-West Springfield Elks Lodge 1481 observed the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Youth Week with a recognition of accomplishments by area youth at its lodge at 56 Franklin St. on May 6.


Amy Porter
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John Ashley School data shows expansive academic growth in students

By | May 8, 2026

John Ashley School data shows expansive academic growth in students

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The John Ashley School in West Springfield is working hard to ensure academic growth in the young students for the 2025-2026 school year and the data certainly proves it.


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New activities and plant selection coming to West Springfield annual plant sale

By | May 1, 2026

New activities and plant selection coming to West Springfield annual plant sale

WEST SPRINGFIELD — It’s officially that time of year where April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, and if they don’t, the West Springfield Garden Club definitely will.


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Traditional Celtic festival coming to West Springfield for first time

By | Apr 24, 2026

Traditional Celtic festival coming to West Springfield for first time

WEST SPRINGFIELD — As the last chill of a snow-packed winter fades away over the Pioneer Valley, the Irish Cultural Center of Western New England is bringing a tradition to West Springfield that dates back 5,000 years in Ireland’s history, welcoming the beginning of summer in the Celtic calendar.


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