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Nine Westfield students advance to state science fair after regional

By | Mar 18, 2025

Nine Westfield students advance to state science fair after regional

WESTFIELD — Twenty-four students, some individually and some in teams, showcased their talents at the Region 1 Science Fair on March 7 at Western New England University.


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Westfield’s oldest resident celebrates 103rd birthday

By | Mar 18, 2025

Westfield’s oldest resident celebrates 103rd birthday

WESTFIELD — Pearl Degray, Westfield’s oldest resident, celebrated her 103rd birthday on March 12 and told Reminder Publishing her secret to the long life she’s living.


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Colleen prioritizes service, learning about her Irish heritage

By | Mar 10, 2025

Colleen prioritizes service, learning about her Irish heritage

WESTFIELD — The colleen who will represent Westfield in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 23 and in activities throughout the year is Jillian Battles, 17, a senior at Westfield High School. Members of her court are Jaiden Caban, McKenna Clark, Madison LeClair and Isabella Proietti. The colleen and her court were selected in a two-day interview process, culminating at the Sons of Erin Colleen Ball on Feb. 7.


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Easthampton artist’s work to be on exhibit in Westfield

By | Mar 10, 2025

Easthampton artist’s work to be on exhibit in Westfield

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Athenaeum is hosting an exhibit of the paintings of local artist Kim Carlino. The exhibit opened on March 10 and will run through May 3 inside the building’s gallery space.


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Shamrock Shake sales support Ronald McDonald House

By | Mar 10, 2025

Shamrock Shake sales support Ronald McDonald House

WESTFIELD — It’s that time of year again when the legendary Shamrock Shake has returned to McDonald’s menus all across the nation, and local participating franchises alongside the team at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts are using the annual sensation as a fundraising opportunity.


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City of Westfield answers lawsuit by police officers alleging wage theft

By | Mar 3, 2025

City of Westfield answers lawsuit by police officers alleging wage theft

SPRINGFIELD — Attorneys representing the city of Westfield in a lawsuit filed by nearly 20 current Police Department officers alleging wage theft has asked a Superior Court judge to dismiss portions of the lawsuit.


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Battery storage facility remains point of contention in Westfield

By | Mar 3, 2025

Battery storage facility remains point of contention in Westfield

WESTFIELD — Discussions over the controversial proposed batter storage facility in Westfield brought much tension inside Westfield River Elementary on Wednesday, Feb. 26, when a team of state officials stated they could not comment on specific questions and concerns from residents regarding the proposed facility.


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WTA CNAs are pursuing a wide range of health care fields

By | Feb 25, 2025

WTA CNAs are pursuing a wide range of health care fields

WESTFIELD — Although all 13 of the Allied Health students recognized in Westfield Technical Academy’s 18th annual CNA pinning ceremony on Feb. 14 have received their certificates as certified nursing assistants, their future goals in the health profession are diverse.


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