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| Candidates spent more to win in 2014 | Local schools score high on MCAS | $650 million water park resort proposed in Palmer | 68th Annual Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade | A tale of two riders: Pan-Mass Challenge sparks need to ride | A year in review: stories that shaped the region | Aaron Saunders announces bid for 7th Hampden District state representative seat | Academic programs prepare students for changing workplace ­­­ Area schools to offer innovative programs for upcoming year | Action on bill could affect the state’s egg supply | Addiction remains major issue in sheriff’s race | AFC deploys COVID-19 mobile testing vans in community | After victory, Velis prepares for first full term in state Senate | Agawam and West Springfield districts prepare to reopen schools | Agawam councilor will mount GOP challenge to Sen. Velis | Agawam, West Side food pantries continue to assist residents through hard times | Agawam, West Side to celebrate in-person graduations | Agawam, West Springfield assisting seniors in receiving vaccinations | Agawam, West Springfield competing to donate textiles for prize | Agawam, West Springfield educators recognized for excellence | Agawam, West Springfield give thanks for family, health, coworkers | Agawam, West Springfield legislators take chairs, set goals | Agawam, West Springfield middle schoolers in statewide service | Agawam, West Springfield remember unity, sacrifice of 9/11 | Agawam, West Springfield state budget cuts disappointing | Agawam, West Springfield voters buck trends in races with locals | Agawam, Westfield teens’ texting PSAs are state finalists | Age-friendly survey goes to Western Mass. communities | Agri-tourism increases across Western Massachusetts | Agric Organics offers mobile grocery store to help with food access | AHL All Star Game brings visitors, revenues to city businesses | Air and Space Show returns to Westover | All Morgan-Sullivan Bridge lanes now open to traffic | Amtrak finds Valley Flyer popular with younger riders during pandemic | Angledies and Coakley-Rivera discuss Register of Deeds campaigns | Annual pond tour showcases homes in Chicopee and Springfield | Annual Sheriff’s Picnic is a dizzying political mosh pit | Area businesses react to end state’s of early closure mandate | Area churches prepare for Christmas during COVID-19 | Area fire departments receive grants to educate children, seniors | Area food advocates outline steps to end hunger | Area lawmakers participate in MassSupport Twitter chat | Area legislators, educators praise proposed education funding bill | Area legislators push back against slow-down | Area libraries launch auto-renewal program to benefit patrons | Area malls move toward entertainment and lifestyle | Area men remember the late President Bush as a ‘gentleman’ | Area pantries in need of food and monetary donations | Area sees increase in tourism | Area towns receive grants to teach fire safety | Area sees change in 2015, prepares for more | ArtsHub Virtual Summit to support regional creative economy | Ashe returns to office, Rivera wins Register | Baker Administration announces programs to address food insecurity | Baker announcement about east-west rail deemed ‘historic’ | Baker announces another round of small business grants | Baker announces loosened restrictions for businesses | Baker explains phased reopening, guidelines | Baker extends emergency order to May 18 | Baker overhauls health metrics, DESE pushes for in-person learning | Baker overhauls COVID risk metrics, DESE pushes in-person learning | Baker pledges $800M to support healthcare efforts | Baker releases color-coded system for COVID risk at-a-glance | Baker signs executive order to protect reproductive healthcare | Baker unveils COVID-19 vaccination schedule | New state broadband funding won’t benefit local municipalities | Battle over SNAP benefits impacting local food pantries | Beat the Putz grand prize winner announced | Belchertown and Ludlow to host Veterans Day ceremonies | Belchertown, Ludlow prepare for Veterans Day | Belchertown, Ludlow receive rehabilitation project grants | Belchertown, Ludlow receive school safety grants | Big Brothers Big Sisters continuing to foster relationships with community youth | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampden, Franklin counties to merge | Big E foods in ‘friendly rivalry’ for Agawam, West Springfield Lions | Bill aims to legalize low-stakes senior center card games | Bill would compensate Quabbin watershed towns | Blake’s philanthropy can be seen around the region | Bob the Bike Guy sees importance in helping homeless through pandemic | Boldyga discusses committee assignments for new session | Boldyga questions decision to extend mail-in voting | Boldyga takes a rare Mass. GOP victory to keep his House seat | Bonneville selected as next superintendent of Hampshire Regional School District | Breweries collaborate to help family of car crash victim | Brightside’s Toy Drive, Motorcycle Run rolls on for another year | Broadband Institute talks digital equity at seminar | Brothers share journey through Westfield River’s history, wildlife | Bump’s report highlights area’s infrastructure deficiencies | Business owner has tips for powering through season | Calabrese, Velis bring different perspectives to Senate race | Candidates discuss problems facing the 9th Hampden District | Candidates for state senate seat define positions | Candidates pick up endorsements, announce future bills | Cannabis impact fees, host agreements get review | West Springfield, Westfield, Holyoke partner for carbon sequestration | CARES Act funding offers needed assistance to colleges, students | Catie’s Closet seeking outerwear for children in need this winter | Census data reveals population decrease in Holyoke, Granby while South Hadley increases | Census response rates trend higher in local towns | Census shows increased diversity in Agawam, West Side | Centuries-old churches welcome teacher as shared pastor | Albano’s former political rival endorses Cocchi | Applications for new charter schools announced | Chester, Westfield pupils win snowplow naming contest | Chicopee, Springfield and Holyoke mayors denounce illegal dirt bike riders | Chicopee, Springfield receive FY23 S.A.F.E. grants | Chip Harrington announces state rep. bid | Chorus seeks new singers in return from COVID-19 break | Clean energy industry increases in Massachusetts | Clerks in Monson, Ware credit mail-in, early voting with solid election turnout | Clerks share thoughts on same-day voter registration bill | Coalition calls on Baker to recommit to clean energy | Cobble Mtn. Reservoir valued for water supply, public access | Two-plus years of work pays off for Cocchi campaign | Cocchi settles into new role during first 100 days | Cocchi sworn in as Hampden County sheriff | Collaborative for Education Services receives funds for youth substance use prevention | Springfield Rescue Mission collection nears its end | Comcast awards grants to support digital equity in Western Mass. | Comerford joins sheriff’s race as sole Republican candidate | Communities benefit from funds for abandoned or vacant properties | Communities celebrate the holidays with numerous events | Communities consider ban on trick or treating due to pandemic | Communities join together for All Hamptons Read initiative | Communities note National Child Abuse Prevention Month | Communities provide information for upcoming state primary | Communities receive fire safety education funds from state | Communities ring in holiday season with tree lightings | Community colleges reverse course on vaccine mandates | Community comes together at Jack’s Walk in hope, support | Community organizations face declining membership | Community Outlook 2021: Eversource promises safety as it takes over for Columbia Gas | Community Outlook 2021: Habitat for Humanity looking forward to 2021 after tough year | Community Outlook 2021: NAMI-WM warns of mental health crisis created by pandemic | Community rallies to support area resident dealing with serious illness | Community youth hockey back on ice | Congressman McGovern: Putin is guilty of war crimes | Conserving forested land easier under new program | Controversial police reform bill seeks Baker’s approval | Countless donors support Toy for Joy’s mission to raise $150k | COVID-19 causes higher education to adapt | COVID-19 impacting local, national movie theaters | COVID–19 hits dog daycare industry, local businesses persevere | CSA farm share program offers season of fresh veggies | CTEC students preparing for business competition nationals | Cumberland Farms among those raising money for disabled vets | DA presents internet safety program for children | Dakin to host Barks and Brews at home | Daycare centers close to limit exposure to coronavirus, local centers react | Democrats in the 9th Hampden seek your vote | Democrats in the 9th Hampden seek your vote | Democrats vie for open Senate seat in Southwick, Hilltowns | Dempsey gathers local endorsements for state auditor run | Despite budget delay, lawmakers see opportunities ahead | Detailer cleans emergency vehicles | Detailer sanitizes police cruisers | Diehl defeats Doughty for Republican gubernatorial nomination | Diocese lays out distance learning plan and schedule | Discussions on return to in-person learning continue | Districts continue remote learning, schools to remain closed | Downing seeks to bring Western Mass. to governor’s office | Durant wins Worcester, Hampshire Senate District special election | E-ticketing expanding at Agawam, West Side varsity games | Early education outreach gets boost from state CFCE grant | Early voting kicks off in local communities | Eastern Equine Encephalitis threat present in Western Mass. | Educators awarded for excellence discuss love of teaching | Educators now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccinations | Electric buses on their way after LPVEC gets federal grant | Endorsements come for democratic senate candidates | Enfield still in play as location for additional Connecticut casino | Entertainment offerings expand thanks to non-profit arts venues | Essential retailer works to stay safe while providing public with supplies | Eversource in process of assessing their natural gas services | Eversource to buy Columbia Gas following plea agreement | Expert talks part of local libraries’ Climate Week program | Exploring radicalization of the American right | Facing unemployment? Local experts offer advice on adjusting to new norm | Facing unemployment? Local experts offer advice on adjusting to new norm | Family honors loss through Toy for Joy | Farms receive funds for assistance with storm, frost damage | Fate of CASH Act stimulus bill is in the hands of Senate | Fields set for upcoming Agawam, West Springfield elections | Fire departments commit to share personnel | Fire education grants awarded to local municipalities | First Congressional District race reaches home stretch | Fishing Friends aims to provide children hobby, mentorship | FLN-MAR continues tradition of supporting Toy for Joy | Food Bank fills critical local role during pandemic | Food pantries prepare for busy holiday season | Former Mass. Governor announces presidential campaign | Foster Memorial Church to remember the anniversary of Parkland school shootings | Four legislative efforts could help improve regional economic development | Four Western Mass. nursing homes facing impending closure | Four young piano students win competition to play Carnegie Hall | Free canvases now available for community mosaic project | Free Comic Book Day returns to local comic shops on May 7 | Frigid fundraiser in Westfield to benefit Special Olympics | Funding awarded for affordable housing in South Hadley, Holyoke | Galvin encourages residents to fill out U.S. Census | Gaming Commission report: casino hasn’t hurt lottery sales | Gandara Center hosts necessities drive for quake-stricken Puerto Rico | General, CEO has 2 missions: defending U.S., hiring in Western Mass. | Gobi pledges to work with all rural communities | Gobi’s departure leaves Senate seat up for grabs | Golf courses were ready when governor eased restrictions | Governor Charlie Baker announces new COVID–19 restrictions | Governor’s Council race heats up after Hurley’s announcement | Grants allow towns to address areas vulnerable to climate change | Grants will aid Agawam, West Springfield traffic enforcement | Gratitude abounds for family, community on Thanksgiving | Greater Westfield supts. say MCAS change adds to pandemic stress | Group seeks to bring sports betting to lottery agents | Group supporting Big E vaccination site proposal grows | GSSSI warns of COVID-19 scams | Guided tours slated at museums, historical sites in 3 towns | Gulluni touts National Guard’s donation of TruNarc device | Hampden County Sheriff’s department partners with Toy for Joy | Hampden County Sheriff’s Office distributes toys to over 400 kids | Hampshire and Franklin County police, Northwestern DA’s office partner for 20th Drug Take Back Day | Healey administration tightens focus on human trafficking | Healey, Patriots team up with local schools | Healey’s mid-year budget cuts impact local towns | Health officials, schools prepare for lifted restrictions | Helpline for those who abuse opens in region | High-speed East-West Rail could be part of national network | High school graduation rates up around the region | Hilltowns elect officers, weather power outage on primary day | Law enforcement takes action against ‘Hollywood’ heroin | Holyoke and Chicopee host peaceful protests in support of Black Lives Matter movement | Holyoke Community College displays Gary Hallgren artwork | Holyoke motorcycle museum proposal in question | Holyoke native chosen as 2019 JFK Award winner | Holyoke, South Hadley, Granby fire departments to purchase equipment through grants | Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade 2018 | Holyoke, Westfield sites featured in series of historical mystery novels | Holyoke Catholic, Cathedral could be combined by 2016 | Holyoke, Westfield, Springfield sign community compact | House passes bill to name Rt. 20 the Medal of Honor Highway | Housing a critical issue for incoming Healey administration | Housing remains a concern for those aiding Afghan evacuees in the Pioneer Valley | How your community is addressing coronavirus | Humason proposal helps hunters transport guns | Hunger Action Month is time to help the Food Bank in its mission | I-391 included in Baker’s bridge funding announcement | Pioneer Valley businesses brace for impact from I-91 repairs | Updates announced for 91 construction projects | IMPACT: Abandoned mills continue to make impacts | IMPACT: East West passenger rail project chugs forward | IMPACT: Fares, convenience part of bus ridership lag | IMPACT: No longer niche: The cannabis market in Western Mass. experiences growing pains | IMPACT: Reform act creates difficulties for communities | IMPACT: Shared-use path work continues | IMPACT: Superintendents talk pressures, changes to job | IMPACT: Where are they now? | In first 100 days, Oliveira works on ‘equity’ for Western Massachusetts | In the pandemic, safety net expanded to meet food needs | Irish heritage celebrated | Iron Duke Brewing has its first win in court | Iron Duke, WestMass dispute terms of lease | Medical marijuana: Is it actually medicine? | Jacobs wins seat as District 8 member of Governor’s Council | Fundraiser to help Ludlow boy to get the van he needs | Jesse Lederman joins Markey’s Office as new regional director | Jewish Federation continues operations in temporary Holyoke home | Kos, Sarno speak at Knowledge Corridor forum | Large crowd gathers to celebrate Michael Ashe | Lawmakers hear testimony from dozens affected by pyrrhotite | Lawmakers work to pass wiretap carve out for evidence of abuse | League of Women Voters sponsors video contest | Legislation would prohibit abusers from collecting alimony from abused | Legislators at ERC5 breakfast warn of ‘choppier’ waters ahead | Legislators call for Western Mass. representation on SJC | Legislators host hearing on Medicare for All | Legislators insist for larger Soldiers Home | Legislators strongly debate the death penalty bill | Legislators urge more vaccination sites here | Lesser announces run for lieutenant governor | Lesser discusses economic impact of pandemic, $49 million loss | Lesser ends tenure in state Senate, stays mum on future plans | Lesser: Legislature is considering New Jersey’s sports betting law | Lesser sees House action on East-West rail as ‘positive’ | Lesser, Humason wrap up Senate re-election bids | Lesser secures manufacturing training funds | Lessers discuss mental health concerns during the pandemic | Librarians support book access laws, get few calls for bans | Lieutenant governor talks rural issues | Link to Libraries to celebrate at gala | Local bakeries offering unique ways to keep kids entertained | Local bakeries see increase in demand as weddings and parties return | Local colleges close campuses, shift to remote learning | Local colleges weigh in on vaccine requirements | Local creates online space for those new to Pioneer Valley | Local districts respond to extended school closures | Local drinking water systems will improve thanks to state program | Local economists, business discuss labor shortage | Local experts weigh in on how to talk to your kids about the coronavirus | Local Farmer Awards program reaches million dollar milestone | Local fire departments receive grants for safety equipment | Local firefighters recognized with awards | Local fitness studios navigate COVID-19 challenges | Local franchise’s cut out of state relief programs | Local high school hockey players win Hobey Baker award | Local jewelers see business boom after COVID–19 | Local lawmakers blame Congress for shelter crisis in Mass. | Local leaders discuss benefits of municipal broadband | Local legislators split on proposed tax amendment | Local non-profit working to increase access to local, fresh food | Local nonprofit, artist team for coloring book for foster families | Local nonprofits share in over $8 million in food access grants | Local officials discuss potential $1.5 billion education bill | Local officials react to proposed two-month sales tax holiday | Local organizations awarded funds for early education, childcare program renovations | Local organizations receive funding to continue substance abuse work | Local potter, coffee shop collaborate on unique wares | Local residents featured in new book collaboration of women’s stories | Local restaurant owners attend roundtable on extending COVID-19 provisions | Local restaurants prepare for return of outdoor dining | Local restaurateurs react to commonwealth’s new restrictions | Local stores prepare for unique holiday shopping season | Local tourist attractions plan return | Local towns awarded grant funds to fight climate change | Local district test scores remain above state averages | Locals sewing masks for medical professionals in need | Locals take to the streets to fund cancer research | Longmeadow, East Longmeadow compete in donations drive | Longmeadow, Wilbraham receive police equipment grants | Longmeadow, Wilbraham receive road safety grants for targeted enforcement | Looking at the past helps chart a plan for the region’s future | Loomis Communities in midst of capital improvement projects | Loophole Brewing sets up shop in Ludlow Mills | LPVEC sees benefit of sealing phones away during day | Ludlow and Belchertown 2023: a year in review | Ludlow and Belchertown see little change in voter turnouts | Ludlow, Belchertown do not anticipate impacts from state budget cuts | Ludlow, Belchertown get ready to host Memorial Day events | Ludlow, Belchertown police departments receive grants to improve road safety | Ludlow, Belchertown police hosting events to help families for holidays | Ludlow, Belchertown schools get ready for new school year | Lunches stay free for all students in upcoming school year | Magic for Maddie to turn loss into positive change | Mail-in, early voting will continue in Belchertown and Ludlow | Mail-in voting not too burdensome for Agawam, West Side clerks | Malt beverages bill is brewing through the state government | Cocchi proposes excise tax hike on marijuana | Markey leads resolution for stronger protections of school support staff | Martilli notes funding an issue in race against Neal | Mass. LGBT Chamber of Commerce expands into Western Mass. | Massachusetts shutters schools for remainder of 2019–2020 school year | Marijuana: the hardest legal drug to get? | MassDevelopment provides funding for independent living | Four local communities receive MassDevelopment grants | MassMutual Center could become field hospital during COVID–19 surge | McGovern wins Second Congressional District race | Median price for single-family home in Mass. at $400k | Medical marijuana: issues confront police | Mediums at Large to conduct readings at Abundant Wellness Center | Mental Health Association receives funding for sober housing in Holyoke, Springfield | MIAA approves plan for high school sports, ADs react | Monson, Palmer offer info on start of school | Monson, Palmer, Ware set to host Veterans Day events | Monson/Palmer edition year in review: stories that shaped the region | Morse accused of inappropriate relationships with students while teaching | Mosquitoes test positive in Western Mass. counties | Natural gas infrastructure discouraged under state order 20-80 | NDR Program for Agriculture now open for farmers | Neal continues questioning proposed tax reform | Neal, McGovern react to potential Congressional district shifts | Neal witnesses chaos at Capitol building | Neal/Martilli race didn’t draw same voters as 2020 | Neal’s request for tax returns has precedents | Need for special education services, staff evident post-pandemic | ‘Never off duty;’ Local firefighters recognized for heroism | New administration creates rural development director | New bill proposes study group for dirt road maintenance | New bill would make remote meetings a permanent option | New director wants more people aware of LPVEC’s efforts | National Night Out planned for Chicopee and Springfield | New survey shows people want east-west rail | ‘No surprises ... just a ton of voters.; local midterm election trends | Non-profit collects toiletries for those in need | Nonprofit offering grants to support foster families | Nonprofit River East changes brand identity to better reflect mission | Nonprofit’s walk to share hope, fight mental health stigma | Ocean State Job Lot launches annual program to support veterans | Officials elevate risk level for mosquito-borne diseases | Officials intend to fight proposed Leeds VA closure | Officials react to remote meeting extension | Older population impacted as budget cuts hit councils on aging | Oliveira wins state Senate seat representing 12 communities | Oliveira wins primary, Lesser concedes Lt. Gov. race | Organizations help dogs on their journey to being adopted | Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide set to take place in-person and virtually | Outreach, local advocate tapped to spread Go Red message | Palmer, Hardwick awarded conservation grants | Part 2: Candidates for state senate seat define positions | Partnership with VA would help Soldiers’ Home, says Barabani | Pastor takes on incumbent, calls himself ‘full spectrum conservative’ | Pathfinder Tech Career Night produces record turnout | Pathfinder Tech to implement new cellphone policy | People urged to verify before responding to potential fraud | Pioneer Valley Travel plots return | Planning your future? Give community colleges a second look | Playgroups come together to celebrate ‘Week of the Young Child’ | Police departments discuss reform issues and implementation | Police support body cams, but wary of ban on self-review | Pop-up testing days for protest-driven coronavirus transmission | Pope Francis High School exceeds its admissions goal for 2016-17 | “Presidential Alerts” to be sent to cell–phone users on Oct. 3 | Probate race features experienced choices | Professor explores radicalization of the American right | Program adds trains linking Greenfield, Northampton, Holyoke and Springfield | Program allows transit passengers to read while they ride | Program to help young girls with social media coping | Progressives fall short of unseating incumbents | Proposed bill would outlaw use of wild animals for entertainment | Proposed state legislation mirrors calls for local change | Public, education officials condemn affirmative action ruling | Puppolo focuses effort on re-election to House | PVTA buses, paratransit fare-free through end of year | PVTA to increase trips for Ware-Palmer shuttle | PVTA to start a pilot express route between Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield | PVTA to update Northampton, Holyoke, Springfield routes | Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce welcomes its next CEO | Question one back on the ballot: updating right to repair­ | Rachel’s Table continues mission to provide food for those in need | Rachel’s Table partners with Food Bank of Western Mass. | Westfield State, Springfield schools partner for ‘Reach to Teach’ | Red Cross, local hospitals manage blood shortage | Redistricting lines may lead to confusion at polls, says clerk | Redistricting would mean changes for Agawam, West Side | Longmeadow shows skepticism regarding regional 911 system | Relic of St. Maximilian comes to Chicopee, Holyoke | Rep. Boldyga bills would legalize use of psychedelic drugs, plants | Report identifies challenges for rural schools | Report notes housing unit shortage across Pioneer Valley | Republican businessman enters race against Neal | Republican gubernatorial candidate Diehl connects with region | Residents urged to help food pantries with donations on May 13 | Resources for helping kids learn during school closures | Schools, restaurants react to Baker's restrictions | Retired Westfield educator finds a new passion in sailors’ basket craft | Ridership estimates still stumbling block to East-West rail | Roofing company enjoys success within its first year in area | Runners’ Hall of Fame to Celebrate third class of inductees | Russo plans to challenge Boldyga in Agawam-Hilltowns rep. district | Safety Equipment Grants awarded to fire departments | Saunders claims 7th Hampden District seat victory | Saunders reflects on first 100 days representing 7th Hampden | Schools closed through May 4, shopping guidelines in place | Area cities see marginal growth in state aid | Scottish festival donates to nonprofits after biggest year yet | Scouts plan Girl’s World education programs in Western Mass. | Search for foster families extends across Western Mass. | Sen. Velis attends national conference for opioid policy | Sen. Velis making national connections on mental health panel | Senate candidate's petition calls for public vote on driver licenses | Senate passes “Blue Envelope” bill to aid drivers with ASD | Western Massachusetts senators discuss their legislative agendas | Senior singers return to stage with free showtune concert | Sheriff’s Department partners with Toy for Joy once again | Sheriff’s candidates continue to address addiction | Sheriff’s Department receives state grant for opioid fight | Sheriff’s race heats up | Shopping malls build back stronger, fill storefronts | Significance of organ donations recognized in April | Single mom fueling a tribe of go-getters, one power bite at a time | Sister Mary Caritas remains thankful even after 100 years | Six east-west passenger rail options proposed by MassDOT | Small anti-pipeline victory: More evidence required from Eversource | Sports betting bill goes to the Massachusetts House for review | Sports betting gaining momentum | Springfield, Chicopee superintendents discuss mask mandate in schools | Springfield’s Boston Road VCA Animal Hospital to close | State distributes Fair Share funding to towns for road projects | State faces domestic migration losses, Springfield is a concern | State grants will help Ludlow, Belchertown with climate resiliency work | State hit problematic pedestrian safety milestone in 2022 | State homebound vaccination program launches with local help | State prioritizes return to in-person learning in the fall | State safety grants benefit local fire departments | State says bring elementary students back to school | State senate candidates discuss Hampden District challenges | State senators weigh in on police reform bill | Holyoke, Chicopee, Springfield receive state housing funds | Staying home more prompts refreshes and re–dos | Strong turnouts for State Primary in spite of pandemic | Sullivan, Reichelt take mayoral elections | Summer droughts, watering bans may be new normal | Summer meals for children offered in Palmer and Ware | Super PAC adds wrinkle to lt. governor race | Superintendents ask lawmakers to ease special education costs for all | South Hadley, Granby Superintendents discuss mask mandate in schools | Taking stock in election results around Western Massachusetts | Tapestry Health hosting online Narcan trainings | Teachers nominated for LifeChanger of the Year Award | Teachers unions vote no confidence in education commish | Technology and staff provide school safety, superintendents say | Test scores show improvements, areas for growth for Westfield, West Springfield and Agawam | The 'American Pickers' look for leads in Massachusetts | The rollout of 988 makes getting help easier to remember | Thinking about being tested for coronavirus? Here’s one reporter’s firsthand experience | Thinking about boating or swimming? Check the water quality | Thoughtless disposal of nip bottles creates problems | Three candidates vying for 3rd Hampden County seat | Tips and tricks for getting the best results when using Instacart | Towns and cities name 2024 colleens | Towns and residents experiencing trash troubles with Republic Services | Towns awarded Fair Share Amendment funds | Towns get creative with public holiday celebrations | Towns identify options to regionalize services | Towns in western Hampden County to swap legislators in redistricting plan | Towns look at next steps after retirement board ‘mismanagement’ | Towns navigate how to vaccinate seniors as phase two arrives | Towns see spike in mail-in ballots, prepare for early voting | Towns see value in internet option with Whip City Fiber | Towns to observe Memorial Day with parades and ceremonies | Toy for Joy aims to raise funds to serve 1,500 local families | Toy for Joy donations continue to pour in past holiday | Toy for Joy gifts books to thousands of children annually | Traffic congestion seen as threat to economic development | Two candidates vying for 3rd Hampden seat | Two years on, COVID-19 still taking a toll in Agawam, West Side | UMass poll gives Healey early advantage for governor | Under the tree: toy shopping this holiday season | United Way of Pioneer Valley distributes holiday meals | Utilities costs are skyrocketing, here is what you can do about it | Valley Flyer looks to increase ridership | Valley Press Club honors Ray Hershel for lifetime of news | ValleyBike settles into winter riding, plans new locations for near future | Valley garden and pond tour slated for July | Vaping ban raises concerns for businesses, consumers | Velis and Cain answer question about working with the opposing party | Velis chairs committee on mental health, substance use | Velis promises common sense approach in Senate | Velis secures increased funding for Holyoke Soldiers’ Home | Velis selected to chair Veteran and Federal Affairs Committee | Velis sweeps nine-town district to win reelection to state Senate | Velis to participate in Opioid Policy Fellows Program | Velis touts bill to support military families, aid Barnes air base | Veteran groups team up to aid Gold Star family | Veterans’ home bill passes with amendment from Rep. Carey | Veterans’ Home moving forward, behavioral health jobs go vacant | Virtual Daffodil Run | Ware and Warren awarded state grant funds for parks projects | Warren thrills audience with announcement about possible presidential bid | Welch focuses on healthcare reform bill | Western Mass. brewers collaborate to support local charities | Western Mass. company hoping to expand healthcare access | Western Mass. delegation announces $7.5M for storm response | Western Mass. Golf Hall of Fame to induct five new members | Western Mass residents walk for a cure in the Jimmy Fund Walk | Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission begins meetings | Western Massachusetts towns benefit from Gap Energy Grant funds | Westfield, Southwick residents taking advantage of mail-in voting option | Westfield, Southwick TV managers capture Artemis launch live | Westover to receive $42 million for funding of new hangar | White Lion Brewing to open second location in Amherst | Women’s Fund shares results of 2023 gender equity report | WooSox, Yard Goats ready for Opening Day | Year in review: 2015’s memorable moments | Youngsters eager for Westfield-West Springfield Elks gift | Shared past of area towns explored through History on the Go | 15th season for Bright Nights | 2008 has been quite a year for communities | 2010 elections yield surprises | 2013 in review: Area faces changes, challenges | Districts post encouraging MCAS marks | 2014 saw return of traditions and new beginnings | 2014: Fresh starts, old problems resolved | 2014 prepares area for significant changes | A look back at top town news | Angelides calls for reform | Angelides looks past voter fraud toward Sept. 6 primary | Angelides, Villamaino square off for state representative once again | Angels take flight in Springfield April 28 | Annual golf tournament to raise funds for Bay Path athletic teams | Annual Kalinka Russian Festival set for June 13 | Annual Letter Carriers' food drive taking place May 8 | Appalachian Mountain Club to host Family Fun Week Aug. 6 to 9 | A pre-school peek | Area cities, towns get extra education funds | Area koi ponds will be on display through tour | Area nonprofit group helps fund adoption process | Area still cleaning up after Nor'easter | Ashe, Puppolo set sights on future of districts | Ashe releases 2009 stats on inmate education and vocational training | Ashe's legislation to aid disaster recovery | Ashe wins Second Hampden District seat | Auditions for scholarship string program for young area musicians | Audubon issues annual legislative report card | Bay Path students honor King with day of service | Bay State consumers enticed to use fireworks illegally | Bay State in top tier of business-friendly states | Benefit to help baby with retinoblastoma | Berkshire Bank scholarship winner | Bikers get insurance refunds | Russell defends 2011 bankruptcy decision | Lesser bows out of debate, Boronski addresses marital status | Brad Shepard continues broadcasting online | Brown, Baker greet supporters in Western Massachusetts | Budget cuts threaten regional library system | Budget gaps to be filled statewide | Buoniconti, Coakley, Bennett work to curb witness, victim intimidation | Buoniconti, Mastroianni, Goodhines join crowded district attorney race | Buoniconti, Mastroianni differ on qualities needed by new DA | Cahill talks issues in Western Mass | Calculator to help people choose local, healthy foods | Candaras details issues in Register of Probate campaign | Candidacy offers voters 'real choice' | Candidates introduce themselves at forum | Candidates offer choices in state Senate race | Casino legislation provides role for city councils | Cathedral High deals with insurance woes | Celebrating 100 years of helping boys learn, grow through scouting | Challengers point to source of Neal's funds | Charges are flying between senatorial campaigns | Charter, WGGB deal to keep ABC, FOX programming | Springfield, Holyoke to address spaces under interstate highways | Cities near casinos start talking to developers | Cities pan for casino gold | Cities, towns never forget 9/11 | Cities, towns prepare to celebrate July Fourth | Coakley, Buoniconti lobby for victims' rights | Coalition for Occupational Safety releases annual report on job-related deaths | Cocchi makes early bid for sheriff | Communities cope with Chapter 90 cuts | Communities pay a price for Afghan war | Communities to get more state aid | Communities welcome the holidays | Congressional race nears conclusion | Connecticut River bacteria monitoring begins fifth season | Council seeks former Girl Scouts for Alumnae Association | Couple vying for dream wedding despite troubled times | DA candidates piling up endorsements | Longmeadow, East Longmeadow high schools ranked among tops in the country | Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society opens new spay/neuter clinic | Decreasing crime rates creating a safer Valley | Democrats join crowded race for State Senate | DESE announces PARCC exam pilot schools | Despite quake, local band plays on in Japan | Developer sees competition from other states | Diocese to cease its contributions to lay employees' pensions | Districts score well above MCAS state averages | Dozens of programs will be affected by cuts | East Longmeadow, Longmeadow among best high schools in the United States, says Newsweek | East Longmeadow, Springfield law enforcement honored | East Longmeadow, Wilbraham celebrate Veterans' Day | Economy in Western Mass. a good news/bad news situation | Economy still in flux as holidays approach | Electric companies’ critics sound off | Employment picture improves in Commonwealth | ESP needed to figure out budgets | Evan Falchuk makes bid for governor as independent | Familiar faces to take office in January | Farmer's Almanac predicts dry winter | Farmers' markets sprout up for summer | Farm stand provides income for couple | Female music group to celebrate first EP release at Iron Horse | First Time Father Project creates forum for proud papas | Fleitman hopes for chance to challenge Neal | Food drive to 'Stamp Out Hunger' | Food programs see great need | Forever in our Hearts to raise money for Shriner's hospital | Franco promises to bring balance to Governor's Council | Franco: ‘Entrenched politicians’ have directed us in the wrong direction | Free entertainment 'pops' up throughout the Valley | Future of Westover, Barnes is tied to commercial use | Goodwill looks to achieve 500,000 pound goal | Goodwill, Salvation Army issue plea for clothing | Governor wants to hear citizens' views | Gowns needed for 'Belle of the Ball' event | Graduation rates in the region show improvement | Grant boosts manufacturing | Grants aid local programs | Group makes plans for hill town youth center | Gulluni tops crowded field for Hampden County DA | Hampden, East Longmeadow work toward regionalization of IT | Hampden, Longmeadow state cases to MGC | Hampden, Wilbraham weigh impacts of Springfield, Palmer casinos | happywastelandbegi | Harrington pledges to make state more business friendly | Harsh weather holding up maple sugar production | Help your mail carrier stamp out hunger on May 9 | Happy Wasteland begins production of feature film in Pioneer Valley | Holiday outing to benefit Toys for Tots, Homeless Cat Project | Holyoke out again of casinos, Eastern States dives in | Humason wins full 2nd Hampden/Hampshire term | Hungry Hill native honored to help open Special Olympics Training Center | Ideas sought for '1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts' | Inaugural author's fair to be 'enlightening experience' | Increases in property tax continue in WMass | Insurance rates in flux for town employees | Reminder looks back at Top 10 stories of 2009 | It was an active week in DA's race | JCC'S Dec. 5 poker tourney to benefit youth scholarships | Job figures on the rise in the Pioneer Valley | Job numbers decrease by 42 percent | Kane's Krusade, Dave's team up with Kibble Drive | Granby resident seeks funds to participate in Miss MA, raise awareness | Last minute entry takes gamble on Western Mass. | Law mandates new practices for state’s organic waste disposal | Lesser tops Boronski for 1st Hampden and Hampshire Senate seat | Library presents marketing seminar for poets | Local chefs get chance to shine at annual Food Fest West | Local companies, groups do their part with blood donations | Local districts continue strong MCAS performances | Local farmers' markets ready for the new season | Local man observes progress in Afghanistan first hand | Local men take on Pan-Mass Challenge | Local races deliver surprising results | Local teens adopt 12 families and more this holiday season | Looking back on the top 12 stories of 2012 | Ludlow native to compete in 48 Hour Film Project competition in New York | MacDuffie student selected as local TV co-host | March of Dimes Chef's Auction set for Nov. 1 | Marines remain steadfast to brotherhood | Markey begins local campaign for Kerry's Senate seat | Massachusetts job seekers saw more openings during April | Massachusetts women march for freedom in the Middle East | Massie is first to challenge Sen. Brown | Mass Save helps with citizens' utility costs | Mayors Cup raises money for Food Bank | MCAS scores measure up | Medical Reserve Corps honored for work during H1N1 pandemic | MGC approves Longmeadow, denies Hampden | MGC seeks assistance with resort casino applications | Communities plan uses for up-front MGM mitigation payments | Motorcycle riders encouraged to 'Soldier On' | Multi-storms push snow budgets closer to red ink | Municipalities could unite to form regional animal shelter | Municipalities welcome Chapter 90 funding boost | National Grid promises stronger service to area | Neal meets with Boston Olympic reps | Neal measures mood of his new district | Neal: single payer healthcare still in the mix | Neffinger sent packing, familiar faces to be sworn in | New domestic violence law keeps names of arrestees secret | Willie Nile kicks off Stearns Square Series | West of the River communities plan 9/11 remembrances | New publication date to better serve readers | New school year brings advancements in technology for Pioneer Valley districts | New technology to keep drivers 'sharp' at the wheel | New Year brings air of 'cautious optimism' | Officials laud No Child Left Behind waiver | On campaign trail, Patrick depends on grass roots support | Opponents square off in final DA debate | Organizations donate to food bank during tough economy | Allen asks candidates to cap outside donations | Patrick gives and takes aid from cities | Patrick to seek funds to improve broadband | New law cracks down on animal abuse | 'Play' is serious business at Toy Fair | Police Departments to sponsor drug take-back day with DEA | Police give holiday safety tips | Progressive Democrat to take on Rep. Richard Neal | Proposed budget cuts senior meal programs | Pseudo-gambling spreads through area | Pioneer Valley Transit Authority approves route changes | Ravages of winter seen in streets | Recent agreement highlights animal control discrepancies | Fines for feral feeding? | Region registers job growth | Report reveals impact of military bases | Report says motel stay should start to fade out | Republicans show little interest in voting for Hampden County District Attorney | Residents dedicated to creation of ‘Harmony House’ | Same-sex marriage does not impact Hampden County economy | Sandlin, Boldyga, Bonavita lobby for district | Schools invest in innovative technology to further education | School superintendents work to close budget gaps | School systems grapple with snow, school calendar | Seguin touts experience over politics in Probate race | Seguin squeaks past Candaras in Probate race | Senators, governor fight for military bases | Sen. Brown climbs mountain to promote tourism in state | Sharps disposal law goes into effect July 1 | Sept. 9 primary looms large over candidates | SNAP to make it easier for all to shop farmers' markets | Events in 2014 set up progress in 2015 | Springfield Museums celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday | State's economy 'fixable, not destroyed' | State Senate candidates to battle it out for Hampden District | Senate candidates move forward with campaigns following ballot ruling | Child abuse statute of limitations extended in Massachusetts | Story unfolds at dizzying speed in Holyoke and Springfield | Struggles with poverty remain after recession | Successful program will battle hunger across counties | Summer brings pressure to food pantries | Survey outlines teachers' opinions on schools | TALE OF TWO: Cities and Bridges | Talk show hosts seek ways to attract listeners, revenue | Texting ban broadsides drivers | Text messaging ban raises awareness, not citations | THE METER IS RUNNING | The Pioneer Valley comes together for "Extreme Home Makeover" | The Reminder's top 10 stories of 2009 | Think local this holiday shopping season | TORNADO RAVAGES VALLEY | Towns contemplate medical marijuana dispensaries | Towns seek regionalization of animal control services | Towns see record jump in Chapter 90 aid | Toy makers have 'iron' will for industry | Toymakers hope for better 2011 | Purchase of tracks could mean expanded rail service | Trolley Museum hopes to replace lost history | Unwanted cell phones precious commodity for soldiers | Vacancy jumpstarts race for Senate seat | Valley recovers from ‘SnowMAGEDDON’ | Western Massachusetts legislators lobby for casino | West of the River Chamber to host candidates’ forums | Wilbraham gains additional tornado relief funding | Winter storm cleanup carries hefty price tag | Winter tests communities | W. Massachusetts to have a voice in cabinet | WMECO to begin massive upgrades | WMECO to host public hearings on project to upgrade lines and substations | Would governor's proposals help small businesses? | Year in Review |
 
  
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