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News Staff

Editors

Chris Maza

Interim Executive Editor

As interim Executive Editor, Chris oversees operations of Reminder Publishing’s Editorial Department, including its weekly editions, The Westfield News, Prime and Go Local magazines, and special publications. Chris also contributes opinion columns to the weekly editions and serves as a host on The Reminder’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me”.

Dennis Hackett

Managing Editor, Hampden County

As managing editor for the Hampden County publications, Dennis oversees content for the East Longmeadow, Springfield and Agawam/West Springfield editions of The Reminder, and the monthly Enfield/Somer edition of The Reminder. Dennis writes occasional opinion columns and reports for each of the editions he oversees. Dennis also serves as a host on The Reminder’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me”.

Lauren LeBel

Managing Editor, Hampshire County

As managing editor for the Hampshire County publications, Lauren oversees content for the Hampshire County edition of The Reminder, the Chicopee-Holyoke Herald and The Original Pennysaver. Lauren also and reports for each of the editions she oversees and oversees content for Go Local magazine and special sections. Lauren also serves as a host on The Reminder’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me”.

Debbie Gardner

Editor, Prime Magazine

Debbie is the editor of PRIME Magazine, Reminder Publishing’s monthly lifestyle magazine for those 45 and older. This publication is available at sites throughout the Pioneer Valley and northern Connecticut.

Chris Putz

Westfield News Sports Editor

Chris is the Sports Editor for The Westfield News. He also coordinates sports photography for The Reminder weeklies. Catch him attending sporting events in our communities! Chris also takes sports photos for the Palmer/Monson Reminder. 

Hampden County East Staff

Sarah Heinonen

Staff Writer, Hampden County East

Sarah Heinonen is the lead reporter for the East Longmeadow Reminder. Sarah also contributes to the Agawam-West Springfield Reminder. She also manages coverage for the Dining & Entertainment page and occasionally covers social issues with regional impact.

Ryan Feyre

Staff Writer, Hampshire County

Ryan Feyre is the lead reporter for the Springfield Reminder and contributes to the Agawam-West Springfield Reminder. He also writes the occasional local music review for the Dining & Entertainment page.

Hampshire County Staff

Trent Levakis

Staff Writer, Hampshire County

Trent Levakis is the lead reporter for the Hampshire County Reminder, which covers Easthampton, Northampton and the surrounding communities. Trent also contributes to the Westfield News.

Tyler Garnet

Staff Writer, Hampshire County

Tyler Garnet is the lead reporter for the Chicopee-Holyoke Herald and contributes to the Agawam-West Springfield Reminder. Tyler also serves as a host on The Reminder’s Podcast, “So That Reminds Me.”

Hampden County West Staff

Cliff Clark

Staff Writer, Hampden County West

Cliff is one of the reporters for the Westfield News and the Original Pennysaver, which covers Blandford, Chester, Otis, Granville, Huntington, Montgomery, Russell/Woronoco, Southwick, Tolland and Westfield. Cliff primarily covers Southwick and Westfield for both the Westfield News and the Original Pennysaver.

Amy Porter

Staff Writer, Hampden County West

Amy is one of the reporters for the Westfield News and the Original Pennysaver, which cover Blandford, Chester, Otis, Granville, Huntington, Montgomery, Russell/Woronoco, Southwick, Tolland and Westfield. Amy primarily covers Westfield and the Hilltowns for the Original Pennysaver and the Westfield News.

News Photographers

Nate Blais

Photographer

Sam Blake

Photographer

Branden Bruso

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Bill Deren

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Joe Desrosiers

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David Hosmer

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Sophie Markham

Photographer

George Skovera

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Derek Wesley

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