by Letters to the Editor | Feb 9, 2026 | Letter to the Editor, Opinion
Findings from a new state audit of the Holyoke and Chelsea state’s soldiers’ homes are sounding the alarm bell not just for those who live there, but also for the workforce who cares for the veterans.
by Sarah Heinonen | Feb 6, 2026 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News
AGAWAM — The Agawam Veterans’ Service Office has completed its mission to fund a fifth monument for veterans who have served since the Vietnam War. Now underway is a campaign to identify the names of veterans, coined “No Name Left Behind.”
by Tina Lesniak | Feb 2, 2026 | Enfield, Local News
ENFIELD — This spring, as residents stroll through the Enfield town green and along nearby streets, they will be met by powerful reminders of service, sacrifice, and hometown pride.
by Tyler Garnet | Jan 20, 2026 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News
HOLYOKE — An audit report released by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office on Jan. 14 found violations and oversight gaps at the Holyoke Veterans’ Home that resulted in the deaths of nearly 80 veterans during the coronavirus pandemic.