HOLYOKE — Excitement is brewing in Holyoke as the city’s biggest weekend, the 71st St. Patrick’s Parade weekend, approaches with parade day coinciding with the holiday itself. ...
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Whether developing breaking news reports or sprawling historical deep dives, G. Michael Dobbs, author and former executive editor of Reminder Publishing, showcases the same savvy embrace for inform...
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PALMER — St. Paul’s Church will host a Saturday, March 2, fundraising dinner for Kids in the Congo, a nonprofit that aids Congolese children with projects like classroom construction an...
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SPRINGFIELD — Andrew Bennett, 12, is a child star, performing on stage locally since he was in kindergarten. He’s also sung before thousands of people at Springfield Thunderbirds and Ha...
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HOLYOKE — A legendary voice for New England sports who has been on the call for multiple decades’ worth of memorable Boston Celtics moments will be honored by the St. Patrick’s Co...
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The music of Carla Patullo’s 2023 album, “So She Howls,” is haunting yet hopeful. Autobiographical in nature, the mostly instrumental tracks follow the Springfield native through ...
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SPRINGFIELD — Although the single-digit wind chills may not have been a great indicator, the sight of beer vendors and the distinct aroma of sausage grinders inside the MassMutual Center on a...
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SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College was once again the site for the annual Spaulding Hoop Hall Classic, a weekendlong showcase of some of the country’s best high school players at the bir...
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WHATELY — For a family in the early 1900s, receiving a telegram was a terrifying event, especially for a mother. Western Union usually brought news of a death among distant relatives or, in w...
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EASTHAMPTON — The continued rise of the Easthampton Theater Company within the community and arts scene in the region will keep rolling on as they prepare for another much-anticipated show in...
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SPRINGFIELD — If you love cartoons or stop-motion films such as “King Kong” or “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” then a new exhibit at the Springfield Science Museum i...
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CHICOPEE — Hot Oven Cookies has big plans for 2024 with the recent opening of a new location in Chicopee and soon moving into wholesale.

A herd of cookie lovers lined up outside of the...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Mark Avery was on his way home after another day in an office cubicle working in the sales department of an industrial tooling company. He was bored and dreaming of the day...
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SPRINGFIELD — Currently on display at the Springfield Museums is the “In the Land of Sugar & Seuss” gingerbread exhibition. In this 14th annual holiday exhibit, visitors will ...
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WEST CHESTERFIELD — Marla Brodsky raced her team of sled dogs in Alaska, Canada, the Midwest, New England and Europe. Now she’s home for Christmas and offering a camp for kids, a chance...
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SPRINGFIELD — Spirit of Springfield presented their 17th annual Bright Nights 5k Road Race that brought in a total of 550 runners this year. From Ice Queens to The Grinch and even Santa, runn...
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NORTHAMPTON — After drawing close to 20,000 people in 10 days in its return from the coronavirus pandemic last year, Santa’s Trains at Look Park will once again celebrate the holiday se...
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SPRINGFIELD — For the 14th year, Monte Belmonte, host and executive producer of New England Public Media’s “The Fabulous 413,” participated in his annual pre-Thanksgiving ma...
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EAST LONGMEADOW — People in East Longmeadow are fairly familiar with Bill Collins, the owner of Center Square Grill. Beginning in mid-2024, he will become familiar to others in the region thr...
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AMHERST — The University of Massachusetts Amherst Minuteman Marching Band has a year to get ready for a most prestigious gig, the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The band wi...
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SPRINGFIELD — Thanksgiving is on the horizon and for many people that means it’s time to donate to Open Pantry Community Services through the annual Mayflower Marathon.

This yea...
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NORTHAMPTON — The legendary Fall Chrysanthemum Show is returning to Smith College’s Lyman Plant House and Conservatory for two weeks in November.

The show, which will run from N...
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LONGMEADOW — When Fred Sokol, 76, retired in 2014, this erstwhile theater director wondered how to script the next scenes in his life. He then came up with a novel idea. He began writing book...
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In the fall, when orchards cool, the apples crack when you bite them and gush sweet juices. The Franklin County CiderDays celebrate those apple pleasures, along with the sweets and drinks made from...
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This spooky season, horror author Darlene Longo, writing under the pen name D.M. Siciliano, ups the ante of suspense with the release of her fifth book, “The Darkest Lullaby: A Dark Nanny Ant...
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SPRINGFIELD — October means that hockey season is right around the corner, and the Springfield Thunderbirds will be opening their season at home on Saturday, Oct. 14, at 7:05 p.m. against the...
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SPRINGFIELD — From the breast cancer diagnosis to the five-year cancer-free milestone, Leslie Lawrence captured her journey through photos. Now, those photos are being shared in her memoir, &...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Paradise City Arts Festival is returning to the Three County Fairgrounds from Oct. 7-9 for its 29th year.

According to the website, the festival this year will featu...
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Fishing is a pastime for many. Authors Michael Tougias and Adam Gamble found their shared pastime became a gateway to a long-lasting and profound friendship that helped see the two through life&rsq...
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CUMMINGTON — The Hilltown Arts Alliance will present the fifth open studio tour of artists living in the Hilltowns on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 — but the star this year is the town itself &md...
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LUDLOW — When Joe Codding took a break from his job as a gunsmith at Smith & Wesson in Springfield, he went to the vending machines and ran into a fellow employee he had never met. She sp...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Lisa Johnson looks forward to the Big E every year because it brings back a lot of fond memories — not only as a visitor, but also as a volunteer.

Johnson is a...
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EASTHAMPTON — A labor of love 27 years in the making is set to take center stage during a multimedia event presented by The Frost Heaves and HaLeS’ at City Space’s Blue Room on Se...
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SPRINGFIELD — What started as a way to attract people to the city’s first historic district has evolved into much more as the Mattoon Street Arts Festival returns for its 50th year. ...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD — Each and every year ahead of the Big E, Reminder Publishing and many other media outlets are invited to the Eastern States Exposition Fairgrounds to taste test the...
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SPRINGFIELD — The world’s biggest and brightest basketball legends and stars once again gathered at Symphony Hall on Aug. 12 for the 2023 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement C...
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AGAWAM — Aaron Bisson is a production lead at Yankee Mattress Company, and that’s quite comforting for his two dogs. Bisson has been using leftover comfort layers from the production li...
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CUMMINGTON — The traditional Sunday turkey dinner is back at the Cummington Fair this year, though there’ll be no drumstick for the tardy. Only 200 dinners will be sold.

The fair...
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SPRINGFIELD — The city’s newest retail addition to downtown is named appropriately “Downtown,” with the second line of the name being “Curiosities, Oddities & Art....
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Some baseball players spend their lives imagining the moment they get drafted, making their professional dreams come true.

It’s safe to assume, however, that Alec Baker’s experie...
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WALES — When Joey Bush Jr. was found overdosing and near death on a sidewalk in Palmer, police revived him and he was rushed to Wing Memorial Hospital where doctors saved him. That was in ear...
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EASTHAMPTON — An adage I’ve heard from a couple of musicians is you must live before you can record an album.

Now, diminishing the laborious process of recording music to a simpl...
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More than 6,000 riders from around the globe, including a portion from Western Massachusetts, will pedal in the 44th Pan-Mass Challenge on Aug. 5 and 6 to raise funds for cancer research and patien...
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CHESTER — Midseason at the Chester Theatre — on July 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. — will be a special workshop production and debut of the solo show “Unreconciled.” This pla...
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WORCESTER — When stars from the Worcester Red Sox step up to the plate at Polar Park on July 8, they’ll be going to bat for the Springfield Boys and Girls Club. The WooSox are hosting a...
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The Fourth of July holiday weekend is upon us and festivities throughout the Pioneer Valley and beyond are slated to offer fun and pay homage to the sacrifices made to secure the nation’s fre...
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NORTHAMPTON — Crickets are deceptive little creatures. Despite being hard to locate, their palpable chirping often functions as the soundtrack to summer nights. We often see them as simple de...
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HADLEY — The second annual Country in the Country Music Fest will take the stage on Saturday, June 24 at The Young Men’s Club of Hadley. The event will feature a lineup of country music...
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SPRINGFIELD — Girls on the Run of Western Massachusetts hosted its end-of-the-season 5K at Western New England University on June 3, celebrating the work and effort put in by 1,030 participan...
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EASTHAMPTON — The Thunder in the Valley Festival returns to Easthampton for its eighth and potentially grandest iteration yet, kicking off the summer season on Saturday, June 24 for an all-da...
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SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of people participated in the second annual Springfield Pride Parade on June 3, while spectators lined the streets to cheer and clap as it made its way down Main Stree...
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NORTHAMPTON — The Northampton Jazz Festival is kicking off its 2023 season with a film premiere of the recently released film “Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes” on June 15 at 7 p....
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HOLYOKE — For the third straight year, Gary Rome Hyundai was the site for the Western Massachusetts Council of the Boy Scouts of American Pinewood Derby races, where young scouts put their ca...
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WESTFIELD – Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport was host to the Westfield International Air Show on May 13 and 14. The two-day event brought adults and children alike out to view the many flyin...
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EASTHAMPTON — After a fruitful inaugural run, the Easthampton Film Festival has returned for its second year of showcasing up-and-coming filmmakers from all over the world.

“We ...
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LUDLOW — The Western Mass. Pioneers and New England Mutiny have both begun their seasons with hopes of having deep playoff runs.

Both teams call Lusitano Stadium home. The stadium, lo...
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SPRINGFIELD — Fifteen years, 70 schools, 1 million book donations.

Link to Libraries donated its millionth book during a gala event on May 4 at the Basketball Hall of Fame. Link to Lib...
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WILBRAHAM — On Saturday, May 13, engines will rev, the sun will glint off chrome and dozens of vintage cars will roar up Monson Road as part of the Wilbraham Hill Climb. This year, automotive...
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EASTHAMPTON — The burgeoning Easthampton Theater Company is on the cusp of debuting its first show at the City Space Blue Room on 43 Main St. across four days in May.

From May 11-14, ...
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HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Civic Symphony’s season finale concert and annual fundraiser will take place Sunday, May 7, at 3 p.m. and conclude the 56th season of the orchestra.

The con...
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HOLYOKE — Girls Inc. of the Valley is returning once again with its annual Spirit of Girls event on Friday, April 28, to showcase the nonprofit and the work they provide to girls in the area....
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EAST LONGMEADOW — Anger, worry, happiness and love can be difficult emotions for adults to navigate and even harder for young children. East Longmeadow resident Nancy Moriarty experienced tha...
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EASTHAMPTON — A festival dedicated to highlighting the importance of nature and our environment through art is set to occur during the week of Earth Day.

“The Earth & Fire A...
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The adult recreational sports league Valley Wheel Baseball is preparing to throw out the first pitch for the start of its 18th season. Valley Wheel Baseball Commissioner James Nason shared that the...
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HOLYOKE - On March 19 residents and officials from all over the region congregated for the 70th annual Holyoke St. Patrick's parade.

WARE — For the second year, Operation Soaring Eagle Golf Tournament will return to benefit Homefront Strong, a nonprofit organization that assists veterans, service members and their families...
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NORTHAMPTON — A global effort to raise money for Ukrainian organizations both inside and outside the theater world is making its way to Northampton.

On March 26 from 4 to 9:30 p.m., Ed...
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HOLYOKE — Anticipation continues to grow as Holyoke’s biggest weekend approaches in the 70th St. Patrick’s Parade weekend and the community is geared up for its second straight ye...
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LUDLOW – In an intimate gathering with employees and friends, Reminder Publishing celebrated their 60th anniversary on Jan. 25 at Iron Duke in Ludlow.

In November of 1962, Reminder...
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WESTERN MASS. — Arielle Perry loves the mission of Girls on the Run, a physical activity-based positive youth development program for third- to eighth-grade girls.

Perry has been...
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WESTFIELD – One year has passed since the Russian Federation launched a full-fledged invasion of neighboring Ukraine. Since then, thousands of Ukrainians have fled the violence, with many com...
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WARE – It’s the middle of the week, any week, and Christine Henry checks her calendar to see where she’s going on the weekend and what celebrity will be waiting for her.

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SPRINGFIELD – A new kind of mental health delivery service has arrived in Western Massachusetts, one that does not require an appointment.

Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHC) la...
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EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton Winterfest returns this year on Feb. 11 with a slate of dynamic events to celebrate the 10th year of its existence.

The Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committ...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Boston Red Sox hosted their annual Winter Weekend in downtown Springfield on Jan. 20 and 21. The action was split between the MassMutual Center and MGM Casino. Red Sox alumn...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Amherst Railway Society will host its 55th annual Railroad Hobby Show on Jan. 28 and 29 at the Eastern States Exposition, 1350 Memorial Ave.

The show is the lar...
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HOLYOKE – For former Holyoke High School baseball coach Tom Brassil being inducted into the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Class of 2023 isn’t that big of a dea...
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SPRINGFIELD – The event-based community organization Spirit of Springfield enjoyed another prosperous year with its series of seminal gatherings, including Bright Nights and the World’s...
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WHATELY – A cause for hope concluded a presentation by the Whately Historical Society, “Rise and Fall of the American Chestnut,” on Dec. 11. The sampling was fitting because, as A...
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SPRINGFIELD – Author and recently retired Reminder Publishing Executive Editor G. Michael Dobbs recently released his new book “Made of Pen and Ink: Fleischer Studios, The New ...
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NORTHAMPTON – One of the largest performance festivals in Massachusetts is set to return to a full in-person format after COVID-19 altered its traditional makeup since 2019.

After usi...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Thunderbirds set a new team record by collecting 6,083 stuffed animals Dec. 10 during the sixth annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Teddy Bear Pools & Spas,...
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CUMMINGTON – The opening reception of an art show is a community event, never more so than the night of Dec. 2 when Jeanne Johns hung up 28 portraits of her friends and neighbors for the sixt...
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GREENFIELD – Over the last decade, the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC), which has offices in Greenfield and Hartford but calls the entire stretch of the Connecticut River watershed its se...
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SPRINGFIELD – Stepping into the special exhibition room at the Springfield Science Museum is like stepping into a delicious storybook.

Gingerbread, frosting and sweet treats set the st...
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NORTHAMPTON – After two lost years due to the coronavirus pandemic, Santa’s Trains at Look Park will return to The Garden House for 10 days throughout December.

In collaboration...
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SHUTESBURY – Born into the farming life, David was still a boy when he learned about the ancient stone mysteries in the forest.

“It’s just one of those things if you own l...
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SPRINGFIELD – For 85 years in Springfield, people have been able to look up at the stars at times when you couldn’t otherwise see them.

Discovering the wonders of the galaxy, to ...
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WESTERN MASS. – Economic instability, inflation and supply chain issues have exacerbated already existing regional food insecurity issues and placed additional strain on those working to brid...
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WESTERN MASS. – With a difficult winter expected due to an increase in prices for everything across the board, local food pantries and organizations are preparing for the difficult times ahea...
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WESTERN MASS. – The Quabbin Reservoir is known as the largest inland body of water in the state, however, to earn this title, four Massachusetts towns had to disappear entirely.

Enfie...
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WARE – Purple clothing and large-scale signs stood out in a crowd of over 100 people, all gathered for one reason: to bring awareness to domestic violence.

On Oct. 22, the Ware River ...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Masshole Cornhole Club is hosting their first annual “Special Hole” Cornhole Tournament on Nov. 13 at the Northampton Elks Lodge at 17 Spring St. in Florence to ...
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EASTHAMPTON – A mini performance festival featuring an eclectic group of storytellers co-produced by E-Media and World and Eye will be part of this year’s Eastworks Open Studios event o...
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AGAWAM – Fright Fest has returned to Six Flags New England for Halloween, and there are limited days left to enjoy the spooky season. Reminder Publishing was given a peek into the day-to-day ...
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NORTHAMPTON – Arts, crafts and goods were on display during the Paradise City Arts Festival from Oct. 8 to 11. The festival included demonstrations, live music and plenty of art of all kinds ...
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HAMPDEN COUNTY – The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will be hosting a full concert series in 2022-2023 after dealing with ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic.

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AMHERST – The annual Fall Foliage and Cider Run will take place on Oct. 15. The 5K run is organized by and in support of Amherst A Better Chance (AABC), “a residential high school progr...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Museums celebrated the return of its Oktoberfest on Oct. 6 after a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which featured local breweries and hom...
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SPRINGFIELD – For the past 30 years, Rachel’s Table has addressed both food insecurity and food waste in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and the organization’s executive ...
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EASTHAMPTON - Dakin Humane Society hosted its seventh annual dog party, Barks & Brews, at Fort Hill Brewery in Easthampton.

NORTHAMPTON – The Northampton Police and Fire Departments congregated at the Northampton Fire Department headquarters on Carlon Drive to commemorate the lives lost during the Sept. 11 attacks...
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AMHERST – On Sept. 11, members of the Amherst Fire Department and public gathered for a ceremony at the Amherst fire station to remember the lives that were lost in the attacks in 2001. Durin...
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EASTHAMPTON – Residents gathered at the Easthampton Fire Department on Sept. 11 for a ceremony honoring those lost during the attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City 21 years ago.

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WESTERN MASS. – A good used bookstore is a treasure and is worth the drive. At least I think so.

My buddy Steve Bissette and I have frequently gone on used book hunts. We’d get i...
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NORRTHAMPTON - From Sept. 2 to Sept. 5, the Three County Fair once again took over its fairgrounds in Northampton for its 205th year. Between the car show, food vendors, the Ferris wheel and other ...
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GRANBY – Dino Fest 2022 is returning for its eighth year and residents are welcomed to join in on the family fun.

“For some reason, God blessed us with Dino Fest,” said Fes...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Big E is back, and better than ever.

On a sunny morning on Aug. 25, the news staff at Reminder Publishing, along with countless other media outlets, had...
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KILLINGTON, VT – There’s nothing like crisp Vermont mountain air on a summer day. Or an autumn day leaf peeping. Or ... a winter day skiing. Or a spring day hiking. Really, Vermont is i...
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Winery will host its third annual Pioneer Valley Brimfield Blues Fest on Aug. 27 at 35 Main St.

The concert features the James Montgomery Band with special gu...
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NORTHAMPTON – The Cummington Fair is returning for its 154th year from Aug. 25 to 28 with a bevy of events for the local community.

“We try to keep a lot of the same traditions, ...
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WESTERN MASS. – It’s a fact – I love history.

The bane of many students who moan they don’t care what happened in the past, I see history as the roadmap that explains...
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SPRINGFIELD – The smooth sounds of jazz and an eclectic array of talents will be featured at this year’s Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival. The festival will take place on Aug. 12 and...
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WORCESTER – Located in the middle of Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the Heart of the Commonwealth. It is also my hometown. From space and science at the Ecotarium, to the second largest...
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HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Public Library and Heritage State Park Visitor Center are currently home to a timely poster exhibit that is being staged for the month of July.

The theme of the e...
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NORTHAMPTON – Look Memorial Park marked the return of its Summer Celebration Auction on June 29 at the Garden House. The event featured food from Local Burger and drink tastings from sev...
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A 17th century Dutch wall tapestry depicting the life of Alexander the Great. Hand-carved marble bathtubs with hot and cold running salt water. Fireplaces that originally graced French chateaus. A ...
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HOLYOKE – With the passing of the summer solstice, the 2022 New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) season is upon baseball fans to enjoy, with the chanc...
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WESTERN MASS. – It isn’t only households that are affected by the economic downturn and increased cost of food and other necessities. Charitable organizat...
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AMHERST – The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is initiating a six-month celebration for the museum’s 20th anniversary beginning on what would have been Carle’s 93rd birthday...
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HAMPDEN COUNTY – The Polish Center of Learning and Discovery on 33 South St. in Chicopee offers visitors a slice of history through the lens of the Polish commu...
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For people who used cannabis back in the day the word “edibles” usually referred to a home-made brownie. Today with adult use cannabis legal in Massachuse...
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NORTHAMPTON – Among the many happenings throughout Northampton this summer, an inaugural event put together by a group of local artists aims to bring music, art and comedy together into one f...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Thunderbirds have had one of its most successful seasons. As this photo essay from the past season was being prepared, the team and the Lavel ...
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HADLEY – The New England Public Media (NEPM) Asparagus Festival is slated to make a return after a two-year hiatus at the Hadley Town Common on June 4 from 10 a...
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BRIMFIELD – A weekend full of wine tasting, food, a farmers’ market and more can be expected with the return of the third annual Pioneer Valley Wine Festi...
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AMHERST – On May 28 and 29, the second annual Odenong Powwow will be conducted in-person at Amherst-Pelham Regional High School to celebrate the dynamism of Indigenous cultures and bring visi...
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SPRINGFIELD – Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts (JA) has announced their inaugural list of “18 under 18” honorees, recognized for their innovative spirit, leadership and...
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EASTHAMPTON – The first-ever Wild & Precious Arts Festival is happening across Easthampton on May 27 and 28 to celebrate the artistic works of women 50 years of age and over through poetr...
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BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Flea Market is at times overwhelming. With literally hundreds of vendors selling a dizzying array of genuine antiques, collectibles an...
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EASTHAMPTON – Celebrating 40 years of protecting open land and farmland in Easthampton, the Pascommuck Conservation Trust (PCT) will host an event on June 25 at John Bator Park to commemorate...
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ENFIELD, CT – “You have a show that is about love and trust. Help your castmates and community help each other.”

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SPRINGFIELD – The bustling activity of malls and their traditional retail hubs remained on pause during the initial stages of the coronavirus pandemic. In COVID-19’s aftermath, the East...
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NORTHAMPTON – Photographer Mark Guglielmo isn’t satisfied taking just one picture of a scene – he takes thousands and said that’s the only way to capture what’s really...
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AMHERST – Earlier this month, the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College announced a “Mead on the Move” initiative, a program that brings art education ...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Elliot Ross Memorial Jazz Artists in the Schools program at Northampton High School (NHS) has officially returned as a ...
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LUDLOW – After two years of virtual workout events, the annual Sgt. Joshua D. Desforges Walk/Run Challenge returns for its in-person obstacle course and race at...
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WESTERN MASS. – The recent news that the state would support continued expanded outdoor dining options has been well received by local restaurateurs and business leaders.

On April 1, G...
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SPRINGFIELD – Standing tall as a round symbol of innovation within Springfield, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame remains a cultural mainstay of the...
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HAMPDEN/WILBRAHAM – First aid treats a variety of ailments, from wounds to broken bones to more serious injuries, such as heart attacks. A program through the Hampden-Wilbraham Partners for Y...
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HOLYOKE – In a call to all artists across the Pioneer Valley, Canna Provisions Holyoke is looking for artists to submit work for the chance to be chosen to exhibit in the dispensaries monthly...
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AMHERST – How do you stick to your roots while allowing yourself room to grow?

That’s the question Amherst Brewing C...
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EASTHAMPTON – When Chris Ferry moved to Easthampton with his family in 2020, the first thing he wanted to do was connect with people in the community who shared similar interests with him....
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WESTERN MASS. – As the warm weather approaches and COVID-19 restrictions ease, local wineries prepare for the return of crowds. On top of the hand-crafted bever...
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WESTFIELD – Dozens of people braved the winds and frigid waters on March 13 to benefit the Special Olympics athletes of Massachusetts in the second annual Weste...
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NORTHAMPTON – With many Ukrainian evacuees still trying to escape the ongoing Russian invasion, a local business owner in Northampton has taken steps to raise money for people affected by the...
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SPRINGFIELD – An endless array of pancakes and the celebratory theatrics of the Fourth of July fireworks mark a few of the festive staples the Spirit of Springfield will feature during the su...
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WESTERN MASS. – Climate change and its ever-changing impacts take center stage at a new Springfield Science Museum exhibit entitled “Under the Arctic: Dig...
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WESTERN MASS. – Winter activities took center stage during the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. While elite athletes across the world give their all for coveted medals, many of the same ...
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EASTHAMPTON - On Feb. 12 the Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee hosted its ninth annual Winterfest. 

WESTERN MASS. – The ramifications of the pandemic continue to take a hold on industries at large. Despite dealing with setbacks, Greater Springfield Visitors and Convention Bureau President M...
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HOLYOKE – The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade is back after being canceled in 2020 and 2021.

The 69th Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade will be presented on March 20.

Marc J...
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SOUTH HADLEY – Twenty-five-year-old Kyle Zych has proved that hard work and dedication pay off after earning a spot on the Team USA sled hockey team at the 2022 Paralympic Games.
Zych,...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, local florists discussed the challenges ahead for one of the most popular flower holidays of the year.

Before ...
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HOLYOKE – To some, the image of Bob Dylan and his girlfriend Suze Rotolo strolling down Jones Street in Greenwich Village, NY, for the cover of his “The F...
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AMHERST – In a celebration of Pearl Primus, a pioneer of Black dance, the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Fine Arts Center, in collaboration with the University Museum of Contemporary Art...
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LUDLOW – To help women financially struggling during their breast cancer treatment, the Pink W. A. Y. (Women Around You) Foundation raises money through a variety of events, including its upc...
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NORTHAMPTON – As winter temperatures continue to plummet, the programming at All Out Adventures is heating up.

The nonprofit organization in Northampton provides outdoor recreation pro...
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WESTFIELD – New England Public Media’s timeless high school quiz show, “As Schools Match Wits,” has returned for its 61st season with some regular teams returning to the fol...
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EASTHAMPTON – The Easthampton WinterFest is returning for its ninth year on Feb. 12 with a combination of online, indoor and outdoor events.

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SPRINGFIELD – The current surge of the COVID-19 pandemic has case numbers at unheard of levels, and though the omicron variant is considered to be a less severe version of the virus, the shee...
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AMHERST – Ed Emberley has been a working illustrator since the 1970s and has been influential to millions of young artists over that time.

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NORTHAMPTON – Steve Herrell, the legendary entrepreneur who founded Herrell’s Ice Cream in Northampton and Steve’s Ice Cream in Somerville, recently released his new book titled &...
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The holidays are synonymous with many activities – spending time with family and friends, laughter, enjoying a delicious beverage – perhaps opening gifts. However, there’s one &nd...
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SPRINGFIELD - Each year the Springfield Museums hosts their annual Gingerbread House exhibition and this year’s theme is “Under the Sea.” On to...
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EASTHAMPTON – As we move closer to a post-pandemic world, Zing! Table Tennis continues to be a center for community engagement five and a half years into its existence.

A table tennis ...
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY – In a holiday season during which supply chain disruptions and delivery timeline concerns are prevalent, local business advocates are encouraging shoppers to consider new an...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Many consider the holiday season the most wonderful time of the year. Our planet, however, might disagree.

According to East Longmeadow Recycling Coordinator Elizabe...
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WESTERN MASS. – From Bright Nights’ holiday cheer to the opulence of the City of Bright Nights Ball, local nonprofit Spirit of Springfield is excited to be returning to semi-normal oper...
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EASTHAMPTON – Over 25 local artists are ready to sell their art, interact with customers and kick off the holiday season at the Cottage Street Studios Holiday O...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Thanksgiving is a traditional time for family and feasting throughout most of the United States, but this Thanksgiving is particularly of note as it is the 400th anniversary...
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DEERFIELD – A famous couple from the North Pole, the Kringles, will visit Historic Deerfield this year, where the holidays smell of sugar cookies, apple cider and the cool menthol of hemlock....
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WESTERN MASS. – The Christmas season is fast approaching and nearly synonymous with the holiday is the Christmas Tree. While artificial trees are common, finding the perfect live tree and bri...
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WESTERN MASS. – Veterans Day highlights the revered sacrifices of military members across the country. While the time-honored holiday serves as an important ges...
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WESTERN MASS. – With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Reminder Publishing reached out to businesses across the area about shopping local for the holiday and what some of the challenges...
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EASTHAMPTON – After being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastworks Open Studios will return to Easthampton on Nov. 6 and 7.

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It’s that time of year when you plan to buy candy for trick-or-treaters. The decision is usually based on budget: how many kids you expect versus how much money you want to spend.

The ...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Ronald McDonald House of Springfield is hosting their first Trees of Hope gathering at Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke from Nov. 5 to 19.

The Trees of Hope has been a r...
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WESTERN MASS. – As the leaves turn brown and the seasons change, more residents are looking to participate in fall activities. Corn Mazes are one of the most popular and family-friendly optio...
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AMHERST – In an effort to revamp their downtown scene after the pandemic, the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID) and Downtown Amherst Foundation have announced that The Drake Live Pe...
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WESTERN MASS. – Mark Roberts and his almost 7-year-old labradoodle, Mocha, are on a mission to get people talking about and thinking of ways to help those who may be struggling with food inse...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Big E returned this year and as always members of the Reminder Publishing news staff took the time to visit the annual fa...
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AMHERST – The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Fine Arts Center (FAC) will kick off their fall season at the end of September, showcasing a variety of artists, musicians and perfor...
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WESTERN MASS. – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced increased risk in contracting West Nile Virus for six Western Mass. communities. Agawam, Chicopee, East Longm...
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EASTHAMPTON – With autumn almost upon us, Easthampton City Arts (ECA) has officially unveiled the lineup for their Spot Lot Fall Series at the Spot Lot at 50 Payson Ave., located in the Cotta...
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WESTERN MASS. – This Sept. 11 marks 20 years since the deadly terrorist attacks took place in New York City, bringing down the twin towers of the World Trade Ce...
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NORTHAMPTON – After a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Northampton’s Three County Fair returns from Sept. 3 to 6.

With preparations for the fair in their...
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WESTERN MASS. – Tourism is getting closer to pre-pandemic norms in the Pioneer Valley region, according to President of the Greater Springfield Visitors and Con...
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WESTERN MASS. – Since the days of 4100 B.C., wine has been a celebrated dinner table staple for a range of communities. While National Wine Day has been celebra...
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CUMMINGTON – After the COVID-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 Cummington Fair, the fair returns from Aug. 26 to 29 for its 152nd year.

Albert Judd, the Cummington Fair&r...
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WESTERN MASS. – As the fall semester closes in and students are preparing to return to the area, local colleges and universities have been working to strike a b...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – With the Big E just around the corner, people are patiently awaiting all the amusement that comes with the old and new of the world-renowned fair. With the theme “Big...
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NORTHAMPTON – Signature Sounds will be hosting its first-ever Back Porch Bluegrass Festival at the Pines Theater in Look Memorial Park.

The festival will start at 12 p.m. and run throu...
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Western Massachusetts is known for having an abundance of great hiking and walking trails. From Franklin County to Hampden County, each area of Western Mass. boasts ways for individuals and familie...
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WESTERN MASS. – Joe. Mud. Java. Jitter juice. Morning jolt. Sweet nectar of the gods.

Whatever you call it, coffee is one ...
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WESTERN MASS. – Have you ever driven by a town green or walked by a statue around Western Mass. and wondered why it’s there or what’s it’s story? Wonder no more because &ldq...
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WESTERN MASS. –  No matter what time of year or the current economic circumstances, there is always a need for food pantry services. Hampden County has a v...
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WESTERN MASS. – It was in 1984 that President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day. ...
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HOLYOKE –  The International Volleyball Hall of Fame has begun slowly reopening its doors to the public while continuing to honor the sport’s history in the city where it was born....
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WESTERN MASS. – The popularity of the food truck has grown by leaps and bounds and with it the vast array of options offered by the mobile purveyors of  culinary delights.

Fr...
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WESTERN MASS. – A community-based research project in Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin Counties aims to document the lives of free, enslaved, and formerly enslav...
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NORTHAMPTON – This summer, customers at Northampton’s restaurants on Strong Avenue can enjoy a brand-new outdoor dining space right on the street.

Homestead chef and owner Jeremy...
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After a year of increased home-cooked meals, Western Mass. residents might be looking for a change of scenery for their lunch or evening meals. Outdoor dining is in full swing – Reminder Publ...
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WESTERN MASS. – Spring is in full swing and summer is on the way, and with all of the gorgeous weather, activities outdoors – including local farmers&rsqu...
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Editor’s note: This series focuses on local hiking and nature trails visited by the author with his wife, 3-year-old daughter and the family dog to showcase...
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SPRINGFIELD –  During the month of June, Dakin Humane Society will host their new Paws on the Town event to bring people together to support local restaurants and local animals.

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WESTERN MASS. – According to Dan Dziuban of Westfield, owner of Theory Skate and Snow in Northampton and Holyoke, skateboarding is riding a five-year wave in in...
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NORTHAMPTON – With primary care expected to come soon, Transhealth Northampton will provide mental health care, primary care and other services to transgender and gender-diverse people.

WESTFIELD – Participants from across the region can now register for the Stanley Park Wheel Walk, a one-mile fun run, walk, stroll and wheel, on an accessible path in the park.

The ann...
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SOUTHAMPTON – A virtual COVID-19 edition of The Valley Music Showcase – “The Best in Original Local Music” – will officially occur on May 28 from 7 to 10:45 p.m.

WESTERN MASS. –  Two children’s museums are opening their doors and their exhibits to Western Massachusetts families once again.

Holyoke Children’s Museum<...
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY – Over the last couple of months, Gov. Charlie Baker has lessened the COVID-19 restrictions for venues that host live music and performances....
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GRANBY – In the basement of a house in Granby, a local woman is sending dresses and hope to children in Africa and around the world.

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WESTERN MASS. – With warmer weather and sunny skies becoming a regular occurrence, cycling enthusiasts, walkers, nature lovers and history buffs can hit their local rail trail this spring and...
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SPRINGFIELD/HOLYOKE – Outdoor recreation businesses are preparing to welcome the warm weather season once again.

One of those businesses, Holyoke Rows, offers Western Massachusetts res...
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WESTERN MASS. – After launching during the summer of 2020, Western Mass Rabbit Rescue rescues, treats and takes care of rabbits before helping to find them a permanent home.

Jessica Ri...
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WESTERN MASS. – Spinning vinyl. Dropping the needle. Whatever you call it, listening to records has come back in a big way for music enthusiasts.

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WESTFIELD – National Beer Day is April 7, and there are many options for those who want to celebrate into the weekend with a local brew.

In the Westfield area alone are several breweri...
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FLORENCE – A recognizable brewery space is headed, well, back to the Drawing Board.

The husband and wife brewing team of C...
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WESTERN MASS. – It’s no secret – the news staff at Reminder Publishing loves food. When we heard that National Burrito Day was on April 1, we had to...
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WESTERN MASS. - Just over a year ago, in many respects, was the day the music died in Western Massachusetts.

As the state instituted restrictions in March 2020 aimed at containing the sprea...
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­­­HOLYOKE –  The Valley Blue Sox will host the eighth annual Western Massachusetts Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony later this month.

General manager of the ...
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SPRINGFIELD – A month-long celebration of Dr. Seuss at the Springfield Museums kicked off for Springfield-native Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 1. Geisel was born March 2, 1904, and every year...
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WESTERN MASS. – It’s synonymous with this time of year in New England.

That beloved sticky, sugary, sweet breakfast nectar known as maple syrup.

Each year, as the first hi...
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WESTERN MASS. – In the story of people’s lives, grandmothers frequently play a foundational role. The celebration of those individuals who often help shape us, is the focus of “Ou...
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SPRINGFIELD –  From Oct. 24 to Jan. 20 The Springfield Museums showcased artwork of local residents in their “This Is Us: Regional Portraiture Today” exhibit. “This Is ...
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TAMPA, FL – Only two things seemed truly routine about Super Bowl LV.

One was the fact that Tom Brady was playing quarterback for one of the participating teams.

The other was t...
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WESTERN MASS. – The holiday for showing loved ones we care is in a mere 10 days. That’s right – Valentine’s Day is already right around the corner.

While you may be t...
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­­­MASSACHUSETTS  –  The Mass Cultural Council (MCC,) in partnership with the Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development, recently announced nearly $10 milli...
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WESTERN MASS. –  The Commonwealth of Massachusetts may soon have a state dinosaur.

The legislation is set to be filed later this month by state Rep. Jack Lewis who serves the Seve...
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Ah, bagels. There’s nothing I love more than a deliciously crafted, doughy, spice/seed-ridden bagel.

On Jan. 15, the world celebrates National Bagel Day – a day commemorating the...
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EASTHAMPTON – Despite the pandemic, the Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee is making sure families have something fun to do this winter. The 8th annual Easthampton WinterFest kicked off on ...
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SPRINGFIELD – There’s been no celebratory banner hanging from the majestic bell tower of Trinity United Methodist Church on Sumner Avenue this season. You won’t see the familiar a...
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What are you looking forward to this holiday season?

This year has been a year like no other. I cannot express how many times I’ve heard people say, “I can’t wait until thi...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Museums’ annual gingerbread contest is now on display for all to see.

Each year, dozens of professionals, amateurs and youth from across Massachuset...
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LOS ANGELES, CA – A lot of people dream of a career in films, and Springfield native Mark Sikes was one of those. Now, Sikes has taken his nearly 30 years of experience in film and TV and wri...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – On Oct. 13, the Heinz Family Foundation named Molly Baldwin, founder and CEO of Roca Inc., the recipient of the prestigious 25th Heinz Award in the Human Condition categ...
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AGAWAM – A small but significant part of the town’s history is coming back to life thanks to the Bulldog Project.

In 1932, engineer Robert Hall, who had worked for the Granville ...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Museums are showcasing artwork of local residents in their “This Is Us: Regional Portraiture Today”  exhibit. This is the Museum's first iterati...
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SOUTH HADLEY –  Bruno Coelho, co-owner and head brewer of Drunken Rabbit Brewing in South Hadley, said he’s been interested in the brewing process since he was young.

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As we move into the holiday season, we at Reminder Publishing are acutely aware that some of our readers may be looking for a small escape in our articles. A distraction – if you wil...
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SPRINGFIELD – Oct. 25 was supposed to be the day to conduct the annual Rays of Hope walk-run that raises money to fund local efforts to assist the treatment of breast cancer, but instead more...
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WESTERN MASS. – Halloween might look a little bit different this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s no reason the little boils and ghouls of Western Massachusetts can&...
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WESTERN MASS. – National Dessert Day took place on Oct. 14, and if you’ve gathered anything about the news staff over at Reminder Publishing, you know that we love to write fea...
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SOUTH DEERFIELD – For Michael McManus, Powder Hollow Brewery and the Yankee Candle Village are a perfect match.

Having spent a fair amount of time searching for the ideal spot to expan...
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SUNDERLAND – With autumn officially in full swing as of Sept. 22, you and yours may be itching to enjoy the crisper weather with some festive activities. While a few local attractions have ha...
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HOLYOKE – Two Western Massachusetts entertainment establishments, the Log Cabin and Eastern States Exposition, have come together to offer favorite Big E tastes in a whole new setting with th...
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AGAWAM – Each year, hundreds of thousands of people arrive in West Springfield ready to eat their way through the Big E. While there are new offerings each year, there are also iconic Big E f...
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EASTHAMPTON – Normally, Western Massachusetts would be celebrating the approach of Big E season, but this year, many will miss all of the food the annual fair has to offer.

The 2020 Bi...
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WESTERN MASS. – As crisper days set in and summer comes to a close, we round the corner into autumn. For New Englanders, often this time of year brings on thoughts of drinking pumpkin flavore...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – The reopening of White Hut may prove that you can go home again.

Peter Picknelly, the co-owner of White Hut, was adamant. The building has been cleaned up and modern...
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Once upon a time, The Reminder had a column called “Trip on a Half Tank.” The idea behind the column, if you haven’t already guessed it, was to feature local day trips that people...
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It is the essential American cookie – a ubiquitous presence in American cuisine. And chocolate chip cookies deservedly have their own day of recognition.

That day, according to the Nat...
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Its exact origins are shrouded in the mists of history.

We don’t know just how the hot dog evolved, but all we know is the German immigrants who brought their version of the sausage to...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame reopened to the public last week, sporting not only a new look but a revamped philosophy on telling the story of the game invented ...
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SPRINGFIELD – You may have seen news reports of an outrageous nature that begin with the phrase “a Florida man.”

Just do an internet search of the “Florida man”...
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Protests continue to take place across the country, including in Western Massachusetts, following the death of George Floyd. Floyd, an unarmed black man from Minneapolis, MN, died after Minneapolis...
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WESTERN MASS. – Summer has officially arrived in New England. Typically this time of year brings summer vacation, families heading to the beach, kids swimming in pools and playing in splash p...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Are you eager to go back to some of your favorite retailers? You can, but only if you buy items by phone or website and then pick them up curbside.

Non-essential ...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD - While houses of worship were among the first organizations permitted to reopen under the Baker-Polito Administration’s plan, numerous religious organizations are taking ...
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Like nearly everyone else stuck at home right now, I spend way too much time online. In an attempt to amuse myself when I’m not working, I’ve found myself watching hours of videos, scan...
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For many, along with all of the other concerns about the current situation, there was added disappointment as family vacations scheduled for the April school vacation were put on hiatus or canceled...
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WILBRAHAM – One Wilbraham native has a view of the COVID-19 crisis from the perspective of two countries.

Carla Valentine, the former managing editor for Reminder Publishing, has spent...
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SPRINGFIELD – March 19 was quite a day for Pope Francis Preparatory School class of 2017 alum Tim Sears. He was the big winner on that night’s College Week Wheel of Fortune broadcast, n...
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CHICOPEE – The wait is almost over.

Chicopee Provision is now waiting for the final approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to resume the sale of the company&r...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – With events all over Western Massachusetts canceling left and right in an effort to promote social distancing, four local business owners have come together to provide a one...
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RUSSELL – As the weather begins to heat up and the ground starts to thaw, I find myself looking to get out of the house more often and take trips to places in the area that I wouldn’t n...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – When three local people – all with professional ties to movies, TV and the recording industry – get together to talk about films and TV shows, the difference in...
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SPRINGFIELD – With the crisis in recycling making news – the markets for recyclables are contracting and many municipalities are having to re-think how to dispose of plastic, paper, gla...
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With the news that White Hut in West Springfield closed –perhaps temporarily – many people’s attentions have been focused on the humble but mighty hamburger.

It’s see...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD –  While the origin of Valentine’s Day is a little murky, one thing is certain: over the years it has evolved into a day to show love to your significant other....
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – February is African American History Month. According to africanamericanhistory.gov, the month-long celebration of African American heritage and history began in 1925 as...
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Editor’s note: This is the text of Gov. Charlie Baker’s State of the Commonwealth Address:

“Mr. Speaker. Madame President. Members of the House and Senate. Members...
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In anticipation of the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, the Reminder Publishing news staff discussed quintessential foods that are consumed during the big game. Nachos. Wings. Various dips. Another f...
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SPRINGFIELD –  Dozens of people gathered at the Trinity United Methodist Church over the weekend of Jan. 10 to see the annual Boar’s Head Festival.

According to the church&r...
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BOSTON – The reporters and editors of the State House news Service have identified what they believe are the top stories in Massachusetts for the past year.

 1. School Fun...
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FLORENCE – On Dec. 18 numerous Reminder employees hosted "Reminder Night" at Santa's Trains at Look Park.

Everyone’s families are different. Some enjoy spending the holidays in their pajamas on the couch, watching festive movies and drinking hot chocolate. Others enjoy a more regal affair; dressi...
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“Never show up to someone’s house empty-handed,” my mom ingrained into my brain as a young girl. “When someone is throwing a party or hosting you, it’s polite to bring...
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SPRINGFIELD – Each year hundreds of cars and buses line Sumner Avenue waiting for their turn to drive through the festively-decorated Forest Park during Bright Nights.

Twenty-five year...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Parade of the Big Balloons made its way down Main Street in Springfield on Nov. 29.

Surprise, surprise, we’re back with another food tasting.

In honor of Thanksgiving, we present to you, our readers, our review of four pumpkin pies that the Reminder Publishing news st...
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The holidays are quickly approaching, and there is certainly no shortage of festive events underway to help you and yours celebrate this special time of year. Churches, community organizations, tow...
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HOLYOKE – Brewery representatives and residents from across Western Mass. supported Big Brothers?Big Sisters of Hampden County on Nov. 7 during their Brews, Bites & Bids event. The craft ...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Three churches in Hampden County are lending a hand in making sure children around the world will have a gift to open on Christmas.

The Cornerstone Church in East...
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SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of pop culture fans came to the seventh annual Bing Comic Con presented at Trinity United Methodist Church in Springfield on Oct. 26. The day included a cosplay contest...
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SPRINGFIELD – As geek culture has become fashionable over the past couple of decades, comic conventions have become big business. Tickets for one day of the 2019 Rhode Island Comic Con, for e...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Halloween is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to get out with the family to enjoy the very last of warm(ish) weather. Lucky for Western Massachuset...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Fall is pumpkin season. As soon as summer’s end nears, stores, cafes and coffee shops stock up on pumpkin donuts, pumpkin bread and pumpkin beverages. If you&rsquo...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Continuing on with our page two fall features, Reminder Publishing Staff Writer Danielle Eaton and I came up with the idea to feature a few local pumpkin patches and sto...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Leaves are falling, cooler weather is starting to creep in, and both pumpkin and apple products are out in full swing. Apple cider donuts are a seasonal favorite of many...
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Thousands of people turned out on a beautiful September weekend for the annual Mattoon Street Arts Festival in Springfield. Artists from around New England exhibited their work, while street musici...
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September may be Big E month, but it is also the time when the area hosts many other fairs and festivals.

The following are some of the events offered this month:

• Annu...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD –  It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and I’m not talking about the holidays.

Every year the Big E invites local media to their event called, &...
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NORTHAMPTON  – Publisher Michael Kusak recalls he had a “light bulb moment” after he had a conversation about the legalization of cannabis in the Bay State.

Kusak, who...
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SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of people showed up to Court Square Aug. 10 for a day of music and fun at the sixth annual Springfield Jazz and Roots Festival.  

WESTFIELD – Mike Tierney’s yaks were the talk of the town in West Springfield the morning of July 24 after they were spotted at Bear Hole Reservoir.

 The three large, furry...
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SPRINGFIELD – There was more than just vintage Indian Motocycles on display at the Springfield Museum’s 10th annual Indian Day on July 28.

There was an opportunity to become an o...
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HAMPDEN –  On July 20, the Hampden Senior Center hosted the Scantic River Artisans “Surfin Art Show,” featuring artists from around the area. Dozens of painters and photograp...
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SPRINGFIELD – Nestled in a cozy, brick lined alleyway behind 1341 Main St. in Springfield, on Market Street, sits Nosh Restaurant and Cafe – an industrial-style eatery that is both home...
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SPRINGFIELD – Away from the happy barks of dogs who are meeting prospective families at the Dakin Humane Society in Springfield are two dogs for whom finding the right owners is especially im...
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HOLYOKE – They’ve been rehearsing for weeks to get their walk right, the phrasing for their “Philosophy of Life” polished, their talent ready for the stage, the steps for th...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Retail cannabis shops may not be proliferating as quickly as CBD oil sellers, but the retail market for legal marijuana is here to stay in Massachusetts – and expa...
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SPRINGFIELD – On June 6, Pope Francis Preparatory School hosted the first on-campus graduation since moving to its new facilities on Wendover Road in Springfield. Head of School Dr. Paul Harr...
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SPRINGFIELD – Twenty sixth and seventh-grade students from Libertas Academy in Springfield painted portions of a mural as part of the Fresh Paint Springfield community project. It consists of...
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SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Preservation Trust not only recognized the preservation efforts of home and business owners in Springfield at its recent awards event, it also paid tribute to it...
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LONGMEADOW – On May 18 and 19, Longmeadow residents gathered for the 40th annual Longmeddowe Days, a celebration of the town’s long history. This year marks the 125th anniversary of the...
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HAMPDEN – “Good casting,” John Christie encouraged his granddaughters, Aurora 10, and Mykelti, 7. Although the girls had been fishing before, it was there first time at the Hampde...
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SPRINGFIELD – MGM Springfield kicked off their Food Truck Fridays festivities on May 3 and was host to numerous food trucks and hundreds of hungry people in search of a bite to eat.

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AGAWAM – Agawam Cinemas celebrated the release of “Avengers: Endgame” in Marvel style on April 25. Marvel characters greeted guests who anxiously lined up to view the latest relea...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Eastern States Exposition is no stranger to tattoos. Every fall during the Big E fair, booths offering henna and spray-on tattoos set up shop on the fairgrounds.

What does a well-made cookie have in common with a contestant in the Ms. Massachusetts Senior America pageant? They’re both sweet, but not so much that it overwhelms each one’s distinct...
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We at Reminder Publishing love a good food review – see our “Best Damn Sandwich” column on the Dining & Entertainment page for proof. Last year a few members of the reporting ...
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SPRINGFIELD – If you’ve attended various musical performances in the region over the past 30 years, then the chances are good you’ve seen percussionist Billy Arnold.

Arnold...
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SPRINGFIELD – Behind an antique barn door on Gasoline Alley, lies a coffee shop with all kinds of character; Monsoon Coffee Roasters is owned by Tim and Andrea Monson. The couple opened up th...
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SPRINGFIELD– The Ronald McDonald House of Springfield will be hosting its 28th Annual Gala on April 6. The gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Springfield house, which is part ...
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AGAWAM – It was all smiles at Agawam’s Towne Taproom on Feb. 23 as they hosted “Dogs and Brews.” This event gave people the unique opportunity to bring their dogs into the b...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – The New England Patriots – whether you love or hate them – recently won their sixth Super Bowl. Imagine working in a capacity that allows you to hang out wit...
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AGAWAM – Whether a fan of football or not, many people can appreciate the party that comes with Super Bowl Sunday annually. With the New England Patriots competing in the 2019 game, it is alm...
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SPRINGFIELD – The cookies at Hot Oven Cookies are baked daily and sell out frequently, but for owner and baker Sheila Coons there is a lot more to the business than just serving unique cookie...
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SPRINGFIELD –The annual celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the city was marked by calls for action to continue King’s work fighting injustice.

Gov. Charlie Baker atten...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – On Jan. 12, the Springfield Bridal Expo hosted by Jenks Productions took place at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. Over 100 vendors filled the Better Livi...
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SPRINGFIELD – There’s something about the allure of toys that brings out the child in everyone. Whether it’s a retro toy like Teddy Ruxpin that evokes nostalgia, or a brand new in...
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BOSTON – Western Massachusetts is benefiting from advances in the clean energy industry, according to a report issued last week.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) report ...
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New Years celebrations  – according to the website History.com, we can thank the ancient Babylonians for passing down the idea of whooping it up as the new year dawns – though thei...
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It is the one international Christmas tradition that has roots in the city of Springfield: Springfield’s own favorite son Ted Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, created a 20th century contrib...
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SPRINGFIELD – Continuing on our series recognizing the traditions and holidays celebrated across the community, Reminder Publishing spoke with Ayanna Crawford, Public Relations and Media Prof...
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LONGMEADOW – In the spirit of the season, the Reminder Publishing staff decided that we wanted to learn more about other holidays celebrated during this festive time of year. With each member...
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SPRINGFIELD – It’s a fact. A simple balloon is one of the most dangerous things to give a young child.

That conclusion is from this year’s “Trouble in Toyland” ...
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SPRINGFIELD – We think of it as a purely American tradition, a story well known by every elementary school student. How the Pilgrims and the Indians came together to celebrate the harvest at ...
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SPRINGFIELD – Why do veterans sell poppies around Veteran’s Day? And why, exactly, do we have a day in November to remember our nation’s veterans?

These are just a few of t...
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HAMPDEN/SOMERS – Clouds scattered across the blue sky and the sun struggled to poke through as Reminder Publishing staff writer Stephanie Trombley and I drove up Scantic Road in Hamp...
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Joseph Citro has investigated, cataloged and reported haunted places all over New England and yet the man called “the Bard of the Bizarre” has never experienced something that has gone ...
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SPRINGFIELD  – This time of year, cemeteries takes on a more ominous tone.  It is Halloween and, after all, cemeteries are where the dead people are.

At dusk, and certainly ...
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FEEDING HILLS – With the familiar sound of crisp leaves rustling in the cool breeze, pumpkin patches overflowing with children in search of the perfect pumpkin and tree branches weighed down ...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Over the last few months The Reminder reporting staff has had the opportunity to go on a series of food and beverage related tours. First, it was reviews of coffee at lo...
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SPRINGFIELD – They came from as far away as Boston, New York, Cape Cod and lower Connecticut to dance, to eat and to remember. Sept. 2 was the 30th anniversary of the St. Mark Armenian Church...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – While The Meg – a movie that chronicles one man’s attempt to save people trapped inside a “sunken submersible” from a 70-foot shark – is takin...
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SPRINGFIELD – It’s not every young singer/songwriter who gets the opportunity to both create an original album and be the opening act for a popular local band. But for 16 year-old Abaig...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

A few weeks ago, the Reminder news staff reviewed several local coffee shops in the area. While I can appreciat...
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SPRINGFIELD – Like the robins in the spring, the vintage Indian motocycles return to the city of their birth, even if the weather forecast included the chance of rain.

The annual...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Thrift stores were created with America’s working class in mind. While they still serve that purpose, thrifting has evolved into a trendy hobby and way of life for...
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SPRINGFIELD – Walking around Monkey Wrench building on Main St. in Springfield you may catch the scent of freshly roasted coffee beans wafting through the halls. Monsoon Roastery opened its d...
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SPRINGFIELD – They are the last retailers standing.

In two merchandise categories that used to be common in the city, there is now just one full-time store that sells DVDs and one tha...
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AGAWAM – On the morning of May 31 my editor, G. Michael Dobbs, and I set off to Six Flags, “The Thrill Capital of New England” to take the new Harley Quinn Spinsanity for a spin, ...
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Editor’s note: Make an incision on a reporter and the liklihood they bleed coffee is a real possibility. The average reporter operates on a diet dominated by coffee. Reporters talking abo...
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LONGMEADOW – Each year hundreds of locals pour onto the Longmeadow town green for Long Meddowe Days.  The 39th Annual Long Meddowe Days festivities will take place on May 19 and 20, and ...
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Robert Bolduc, CEO of Pride Stores, remembers what kind of food one could find at a gas station years ago. “The most you had was a Coke machine,” he said.

Those days are long gon...
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CHICOPEE – Over the years, Jonathan Evans has seen other natural apothecaries come and go. He has seen Internet businesses threaten his shop.

Despite the market pressures, The Herbari...
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In the era of the “Me, too” movement during which people have become more conscious of the prevalence of sexual harassment and abuse, The Reminder News Staff wondered if pick-up lines, ...
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LONGMEADOW – As Toys R Us moves down that oft-bumpy road through liquidation and store closures, what does that mean for consumers – and the toy industry?  It means big changes are...
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SPRINGFIELD – Trevaughn Smith one of the student organizers of the Springfield March for Our Lives on March 24 was jubilant.

Speaking to a group that filled the steps of Springfield Ci...
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HOLYOKE – The statistics are troubling. According to the website suicide.org, 20 percent of all teens will experience depression before they reach adulthood, but only 30 percent of depressed ...
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AGAWAM – On Feb. 20, around 40 people filed into the West Springfield Public Library to learn more about life-beyond-the-grave from Agawam’s very own Ghostbusters.

Agawam Paranor...
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WORCESTER – For Lauren Scibelli Mullin, her book “Memories of Ciro’s” came about through a gradual process of writing down recipes that were featured at the iconic Springfie...
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SPRINGFIELD – All one has to do is to survey the diners at one of this year’s Hunter’s Dinner at the Student Prince to understand the nature of tradition. Each year diners receive...
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SPRINGFIELD – Ambassador Mark Hambley believes the recent media sound bites that ISIS has been defeated in Iraq really mean that ISIS has been defeated in the cities in Iraq that it was occup...
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SPRINGFIELD – A favorite local TV program is coming back with a new schedule, a new host and a renewed commitment to local journalism.

“Connecting Point” will return for i...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Jan. 29 to Feb. 2 is Catholic Schools Week in Western Massachusetts, a time when the 12 elementary and two high schools in the diocese celebrate the moral values, foundi...
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CHICOPEE — For years, John Wasowicz traveled from his home in northern Virginia to his job in Washington D.C. and along the way a story formed.

While it took years for him to assemble ...
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SPRINGFIELD — Hundreds of people gathered at the MassMutual Center for the 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration. The free event featured speakers, musical performances, prayer and ...
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SPRINGFIELD – The conventional political wisdom is that Attorney Tahirah Amatul-Wadud should wait until Congressman Richard Neal decides to retire and not seek another term in office. Her cha...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD – Donnie Francis first dressed as a superhero as a gag, but then a series of events happened that pushed the behavioral interventionist into a new part of his life: a cosp...
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SPRINGFIELD – The co-manager of Eastfield Mall, Nicole Sweeney notes the mall has undergone reinvention before to meet the retailing needs of the times and is currently undergoing another to ...
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SPRINGFIELD – On a cold Sunday morning, the residents of Pineywoods Avenue saw something one does not usually see in the city: two beautiful Shire horses being hitched to a cart loaded with C...
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SPRINGFIELD – The 27 photos produced by famed photographer Richard Avedon represent a specific moment in history: a look at the President-elect John F. Kennedy and his family just days before...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Though she was born and raised in East Longmeadow, Kelly Christianson, 24, has lived in Rwanda for the last two years working for the Peace Corps and enriching thousands of ...
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ENFIELD, CT – When recently reviewing his company’s accounts, Powder Hollow Brewery owner Michael McManus stumbled upon a milestone.

Powder Hollow beer is now available in 500 lo...
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SPRINGFIELD – There were labels taped to strategic steel girders and artist renderings mounted on easels through the construction site. Pope Francis High School board of Directors member Tom ...
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In a ballroom in mid-August at the Hilton Hotel in Stamford, CT, the initial impression is the event is like any other dance recital one might have attended.

People flow in and out of the r...
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SPRINGFIELD – While complications have presented themselves, White Lion Brewing Company and its president remain motivated to meet the primary goal of building a brewing and pouring facility ...
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If you ask Bruce Rivest, Brightside for Families and Children gave him the greatest gift of all.

“In 1970, I was adopted through Brightside. If it wasn’t for them, who knows wher...
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AGAWAM – Soldier On’s new permanent housing facility in Feeding Hills offers previously homeless veterans new opportunities.

The nonprofit organization, which special...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – West Side's Taste of the Valley returned to the Town Green Aug. 10-13. Local restaurants offered a wide-variety of delicious food, drinks and treats. 

LONGMEADOW  – Cecilia Allentuck wants to both honor her late uncle John Pedace Jr.  and to spread his message of community service.

To do so, she and her friend J...
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The 2017 Made in Massachusetts Festival took place on the grounds of
the Eastern States Expositon on July 8 and 9. The event ?featured things to eat  and drink, as well as Massachu...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Dean McKeever says he’s always been an “art nerd.”

Long before the Wilbraham native and current East Longmeadow resident graduated from UMass Dartmo...
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SPRINGFIELD – Actor, writer and director John Shea recalled with obvious fondness how he would ride his bicycle from his home in Sixteen Acres to the Bing Theater to see the newes...
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SPRINGFIELD – The murals are being touched up and workers are busy finishing exhibits, but all will be ready for the opening on June 3 of the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, th...
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GREATER SPRINGFIELD  – Although they might be a vanishing breed on daytime television, soap operas have entertained millions of Americans over several generations and local a...
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SPRINGFIELD – Two hundred years ago in 1817, the civilian superintendent of the Springfield Armory wanted to practice his Episcopal faith, but the nearest church was in Greenfield...
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LUDLOW – She found closure for her own childhood sexual abuse in 2015, successfully suing her stepfather in Federal Court for molestation that lasted from the age of 7 until she w...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – How many times do you use your debit or credit card every day? During that quick stop for gas? When you pop into the market for groceries? How about lunch on the...
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As he approaches his position as the new head of school for Pope Francis High School, Dr. W. Paul Harrington Jr. said he sees plenty of challenges, but also plenty of potential.

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SPRINGFIELD – Since the 1920s, Shriners Hospitals for Children have been providing essential care to the youngest and most vulnerable of our population.

They have also been const...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – Just a quick drive over the North End Bridge into West Springfield sits Calabrese Market and Deli, a family owned Italian shop that features an extensive panini...
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SPRINGFIELD – With a near evangelistic zeal at times, Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged the several hundred people who attended her appearance in Springfield on March 20 to become activ...
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SPRINGFIELD – Since its inception in 2014, White Lion Brewing Co. has been one of the most civically engaged businesses the city of Springfield has seen in some time.

The s...
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SPRINGFIELD – At three years old, he started playing hockey at his Canadian home. At 20 years old, he was drafted, and moved to Springfield.  At 28 years old, he inju...
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SPRINGFIELD – The diamonds are coming. So are the pearls, tourmaline, topaz and sapphires. These precious stones  – and many more – will arrive ador...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – In what was once an essentially abandoned building, a memorial to the accomplishments of Irish immigrants is about to begin a new chapter.

On Feb. 24, board members ...
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As she stood atop a Duck Boat, overlooking the hundreds of thousands – maybe a million – people who came out to welcome the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, Angelique Fiske got...
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LONGMEADOW – John Hanifin, a Longmeadow native, is the frontman of the John Hanifin Band, which recently released a self-titled extended play (EP) record consisting of seven songs.

The...
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LUDLOW – Artist Stephanie Perez’s artwork reflects her Mexican heritage and the former Springfield resident is reaching new audiences through Vida, a site that takes your paintings and ...
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SPRINGFIELD – City residents and elected officials gathered at the UMass Center at Tower Square on Dec. 30 to celebrate Kwanzaa and the African American community.

Kwanzaa is celebrat...
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SPRINGFIELD – Baby Boomers might associate the humble ukulele with Polynesian music or with the 1970s pop culture icon Tiny Tim, but today a new generation of musicians is discovering the fou...
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WILBRAHAM – Karen E. Rose, a town native, never thought she’d be writing books for children until she was inspired by two animals on her farm in southwestern Vermont becoming unlikely f...
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SPRINGFIELD – The first snow of 2015 started flying in October and Logan Carlson was preparing to head to class at Western New England University.

He packed his backpack and tossed in ...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – Producer, playwright and director Danny Eaton has accomplished almost the impossible. In an era when entertainment trends and tastes shift with alarming frequency, Eaton&rs...
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SPRINGFIELD – The heroes born in the Pioneer Valley – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) – will be the subject of an exhibition at the Springfield Museums that will combine o...
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LONGMEADOW – “Wicked Dead” – the sequel to Longmeadow native Howard Odentz’s young adult horror comedy book “Dead (A Lot)” was recently released on Oct. 15...
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LONGMEADOW – Dr. Patricia Martin recently released her second book, “Liars, Cheats, and Creeps: Leaving the Sociopath Behind,” which is described as a resource for women seeking t...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – The 100th edition of the Eastern States Exposition is underway and I went through the fair to scope out attractions and offer tips to make your trip to the fair more fun....
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EAST LONGMEADOW – An 11-tiered, four and a half-foot tall cake weighing more 200 pounds that celebrates the Eastern States Exposition’s 100th anniversary will be on display throughout t...
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SPRINGFIELD – Although there have been some changes to television news, Beth Ward is back on familiar ground.

The East Longmeadow resident once again is at the anchor desk on WGGB &nda...
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HOLYOKE – The road trip is a staple of the American vacationing experience. But few can say they’ve had the kind of summer excursion as Mickey Lebiedz.

The 24-year-old Holyoke na...
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WILBRAHAM – It’s not often that someone can legitimately claim to be among the world’s best in a given field or endeavor but three men from Wilbraham certainly can.

Liam Nu...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Scott Trainor, who holds a masters degree in social work, never thought he’d end up working as a farrier, a blacksmith that specializes in horseshoes. He’s been ...
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LONGMEADOW – Howard Odentz, a resident of Somers, CT, and Longmeadow High School class of 1981 graduate, has released his third book – a collection of 26 horror short stories called &ld...
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WILBRAHAM – In nearly six and a half decades of articles and columns read by Western Massachusetts consumers, one thing has been abundantly clear – Garry Brown is a family man.

I...
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WILBRAHAM – Since it first began more than four years ago, the Wilbraham Hiking Club has organized hikes for people across the region and has grown to include a roster of 1,200 hikers.

SPRINGFIELD – The house with the classical columns at the corner of Union and Maple streets has been restored after years of neglect.

The Merrick-Phelps House will now be the new home...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – A new summer game called Fris-Zing, a flying disc game that also has elements similar to horseshoes, was created by two residents and will be sold in Western Massachusetts s...
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Editor’s note: With the passing of Muhammad Ali, Springfield-based political consultant Anthony Cignoli shared these memories of Ali’s 1991 visit to the area.

In 199...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Local author Melissa Volker is set to release a book of short stories about the experiences of people living in New York City.

The collection of 32 stories, entitled...
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SPRINGFIELD – When contemplating the future of the former fire station on Sumner Avenue in East Forest Park, Roger Roberge said he saw a unique opportunity.

At a May 5 unveiling of the...
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SPRINGFIELD – You might think sleep would be the last thing on your mind while listening to a speech by Arianna Huffington, co-founder, president, and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, ...
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Tommy Shea never hit a home run.

He came close once.

Donning an itchy Red Sox uniform – an irony of ironies for a boy who planned to replace Mickey Mantle as the New York Yankee...
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HOLYOKE – One of the first things Sister Lorraine Villemarie of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield will explain to you is the difference between a maze and a labyrinth. A maze is a puzz...
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HOLYOKE – A native of Holyoke who has become a noted sculptor is returning to the Paper City with a workshop that will teach people the basics in stone sculpture and create a white marble art...
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AGAWAM – Local author Jacqueline Lynch will discuss the history of the Quabbin Reservoir in relation to her historical fiction novel, “Beside the Still Waters,” as part of the Aga...
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AGAWAM – Pajer Superette, a store specializing in homemade Italian dishes, has been in business since 1931 and continues to offer a traditional grocery atmosphere to the community.

Alf...
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Walk into a brewery and you may find your mind at ease.

Walk into a brewery with Caitlin Lavin and you can expect an experience that can bring harmony to mind, body and spirit.

That&r...
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WILBRAHAM – Christopher Sala, chief musician of the United States Navy Band and a 1990 graduate of Minnechaug High School, is returning home to Western Massachusetts during the band’s 2...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Mohit Mali, a 17-year-old East Longmeadow High School (ELHS) senior, will be the only timpanist for the All State Festival’s Concert Band. The festival brings together...
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SPRINGFIELD – Kerry Weber wanted to put her religious beliefs in action and her new book “Mercy in the City” is the recounting of her journey to do so.

Weber will be appear...
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INDIAN ORCHARD – Climb the stairs to the second floor of the Indian Orchard Mills and you’ll find yourself transported to another place.

To the right, a black Labrador plays in d...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Ask Merrill Shepard how long she has been singing and the response is quick and definitive: “All my life.”

Shepard is pursuing her life-long love of music...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – When she was 21 years old Alexandra Holloway had an epiphany.  She was with her father at Foxwoods attending a concert. As they were climbing the stairs out of the park...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – The man who broke a crucial record set by the late Evel Knievel will appear at this year’s Springfield Motorcycle Show on Jan. 16 and 17 at the Eastern States Exposit...
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AGAWAM – Even on a late Tuesday morning, Partners Restaurant is bustling, alive with forks clanging on plates and servers delivering omelets to hungry customers. People are happy, owners Sue ...
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LONGMEADOW – Michael Tougias, a town native and author of at least 23 nonfiction books, will see one of his published works about a ship rescue, “The Finest Hours,” released acros...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Irish Cultural Center of Western New England, which moved from Elms College to the former Elks Lodge in West Springfield in July, has taken steps forward in its renovat...
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SPRINGFIELD  – The Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee is honoring the late Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan by designating him as the parade marshal for the 2016 Springfield co...
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It’s a typical Friday afternoon lull between the lunch and dinner rushes at Antonio’s Grinders on State Street in Springfield.

Employees mill around behind the counter prepping a...
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SOUTHWICK – Sergio Bonavita, owner of Westfield River Brewing Company, was a home brewer for 10 years before distributing his beer, but don’t call him a beer geek.  

Since h...
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SPRINGFIELD – The city named Massachusetts Army National Guard Col. John Driscoll 2015 Veteran of the Year, during a ceremony on ...
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As fall descended upon New England, two local breweries were preparing to celebrate the completion of their first years in business.

While taking two very different approaches to their upsta...
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CHICOPEE – Wanted: volunteers who like a challenge.

At the end of View Street sits a house that needs a lot of love. On the afternoon of Oct. 26, Reminder Publications was giv...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – When the word “spirit” is spoken in casual conversation, one might think of ghosts, the supernatural, and overall spookiness.

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AGAWAM – Mary Ann Dietschler has been making wreaths for her home for years, but now, she is doing far more than decorating.     

Dietschler turned her hobby into Wreath...
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SPRINGFIELD – In 1902, Rev. Edgar Helms, a Methodist minister, had an idea to assist disadvantaged people. He collected used household items and clothing, trained people to repair them and th...
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SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Domenic Sarno liked what he saw during a tour of the former Morgan Square apartments on Sept. 24. Now known as SilverBrick Lofts, the
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SPRINGFIELD – A little more than three years ago, Springfield native Mark Sikes and his friend Marty Langford, filmmaker and a professor of film at American International College (AIC), had a...
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HOLYOKE – It’s not what you expect to find in a hardware store.

Among the typical items you would need to sustain or repair your home is a skee ball game made out of Studebaker p...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – What do you get when you invite the local media to try out new food offered at this year’s Big E? A full tent of hungry reporters.

Few things attract the press...
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HOLYOKE – The long dormant railroad station served as a transportation hub in Western Massachusetts for 75 years.

Now, under that original mass transit building designed by H. H. Richa...
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LONGMEADOW – Dr. Robert Rappaport, an orthodontist who has maintained a practice in the Longmeadow Shops since 1983, has join...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – A deadline is fast approaching for area residents considering volunteering at the Storrowton Village Museum during The Big E next month.

“Volunteering at Storr...
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WESTFIELD – From 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays, Eddie & Angie’s Food Engine delivers on its promise – “fresh, delicious, distinctive food” curbside through the ...
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AGAWAM – High school sweethearts Maureen and Mark Weiner have a passion for tantalizing the taste buds of others.

That passion was evident on the afternoon of July 23 when they set up ...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – Part fan convention, part trade show, The Worldwide Circus Summit attracted more than 700 people as far ...
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SPRINGFIELD – Selecting a season of attractions is an intense process, but Tina D’Agostino, the president of CityStage & Symphony Hall, believes this season will offer people the re...
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With the arrival of summer, farmers’ markets are once again bustling with activity as vendors showcase their best locally grown fruits and vegetables, plants and flowers, home-baked breads, r...
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INDIAN ORCHARD – Glance around the Jean Henry Salon for a moment and you’ll notice something different: around the shop are photos of Henry with such show biz figures as Shirley MacLain...
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NEW YORK, NY – Springfield native Laiona Michelle knows she has a long day ahead. The actress and singer is in technical rehearsals – a 12 hour day – for the Broadway musical &ldq...
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After graduation from Agawam High School, Seamus Curran...
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WESTFIELD – Local strawberries will soon be in season and just in time for the 152nd annual Strawberry Festival, hosted by parishioners of the ...
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BOSTON – For those looking for examples of the craft beer industry’s record growth, they need look no further than Western Massachusetts.

While the Pioneer Valley has long been f...
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CHICOPEE – For 16-year-old Will McKinstry, he anticipates the day he will take the family business to the next level.

“I have big plans for the farm,” he said during a rece...
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WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE – As media members and airmen load on and strap in aboard “Fat Albert,” the Blue Angels&rsq...
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EAST?LONGMEADOW – Jules Conroy, a 23-year-old resident, has been operating a YouTube channel for the past several years where he arranges metal guitar versions of video game music. This year ...
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KATHMANDU, Nepal – David D’Angelo of Ludlow had been sitting in a coffee shop on April 25 halfway around the world in Pokhara, Nepal, when the ground started to shake. As he and the peo...
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SPRINGFIELD – Imagine a downtown Springfield that used the buildings and streets as a backdrop for art and creativity.

University of Massachusetts (UMass) graduate student Yu Yu is sit...
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SPRINGFIELD – That pistol brandished by our hero, that rifle used to defend the good guys – are they historically accurate in our favorite action film?  A new exhibit at the ...
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BOSTON – We went to see the contents of the Statehouse time capsule, but stayed for so much more.

My family’s recent Sunday morning visit to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (MFA) ...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Michael Baxendale, the “Bax” of “...
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HOLYOKE – Since kindergarten, Lael Dratfield, now 15, looks forward to rekindling friendships at summer camp, hosted by the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts.

“I l...
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In 2006, Springfield-based All That Remains found worldwide success with its breakout hit record “The Fall of Ideals” ...
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SPRINGFIELD – Rob Kearney is a pretty normal graduate student. He has a full schedule as he works two jobs as he completes his master’s degree in advanced athletic training at Springfie...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – Sometimes a photograph can capture moments that humanize and evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

That’s just what Holly Bell, a photographer and lifelong resid...
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EAST LONGMEADOW – For the past two weeks “Red Queen,” a young adult fantasy novel by Victoria Aveyard has been on the
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WESTFIELD – The New England Dermatology and Laser Center has added another facet to its practice, but this time the focus is on tranquility.

T...
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WEST SPRINGFIELD – Movie tropes reserve middle school music classes to the clarinet kids and the future garage bands.

But don’t tell that to the teachers at West Springfield...
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