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Magnolia planting at King Family Services Center in Springfield marks Arbor Day
The event, sponsored by the Paperboard Packaging Council, also celebrated Earth Day. Paperboard Packaging Council executives Brian Chaisson, director of industry benchmarking, President Ben Markens...
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To be eligible for membership consideration in the National Junior Honor Society, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. SPRINGFIELD ā M. Marcus Kiley Middle School...
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Native Irish speaker Michael Carney, of East Longmeadow, scheduled to release...
Book to be part of national heritage celebration on May 24. Springfield resident Gerald W. Hayes, left, holds the recently published book, Ć¢ĀĀFrom the Great Blasket to America: The Last Memoir by an...
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Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield set to ordain 5 as permanent deacons
Group includes attorney, college administrator, registered nurse.. The Most Rev. Timothy McDonnell, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of SpringfieldRepublican file photoĀ Five men, accepted into...
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Historic St. John's Congregational to open new 22,000-square-foot worship...
Ribbon cutting scheduled June 23. The new 22,000-square-foot St. JohnĀ's Congregational Church on Hancock Street will have the ribbon cutting on June 23 with the church'Ās official dedication service...
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Bishop McDonnell asks Springfield diocese's Catholic parishes to collect for...
Recalls aid received here after June 1, 2011 tornado. Linda Tearl, left, and her daughter Stacy Criddle sort through the rubble of their home, May 24,in Moore, Okla., in the aftermath of the May 20...
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Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships
The Rotary Club of Enfield has been awarding scholarships since 1956. Last years Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship recipients honored at an August luncheon include, from left, Sean Navin, a junior...
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St. Joan of Arc students to stage 'Seussical Jr.'
"The message of the play, which is all about treating people nicely, is very good for the age group involved," said director Eva Stockhamer. Ā CHICOPEE - For the students of St. Joan of Arc School...
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Berkshire Bank awards $45,000 in scholarships to 30 students
The scholarship awards recognize students ā including nine in the Pioneer Valley ā who have exemplified community service through their volunteer efforts, have been successful academically, and have a...
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Kathleen Fitzgerald, of Holyoke, named National Scholar by Girls Inc.
Fitzgerald participated in the ING-Girls Inc. Investment Challenge, boosting her financial literacy and becoming a savvy investor while also learning about careers in finance with the help of staffers...
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'Springfield Plan' tackled segregation 75 years ago
The Chicago Defender newspaper of May 5, 1945, may have summed it up best: "In short, the Springfield Plan's success will be measured ... when today's children become citizens and community leaders in...
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Springfield Boys and Girls Club holds annual table tennis tourney
The four-division event had more than 50 players from surrounding communities, ages 7-15. It is held annually during school-vacation week to provide a positive activity for inner-city youth. Jalen...
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At Storrs Library in Longmeadow, summer is time to 'Dig into Reading'
Both adults and children will receive raffle tickets for reaching certain reading benchmarks and will be eligible for weekly prizes and then a grand prize at the end of the summer. On Tuesday, June 11...
View ArticleAbuse survivor Samantha Melendez, of Chicopee, blooms at Holyoke Community...
School was always a safe haven for Melendez, who has been accepted to Amherst and Mount Holyoke colleges and plans to teach in high school or college. She will be one of two students speaking at...
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Daniel Warwick: Springfield graduates bring honor, pride to educators, community
Students like Kayla Sturgeon, Sha-Ki Holiness and Nina Aldabayeva, all of Commerce, are shining examples of the thousands of students ... in whom we as educators, as a community, should take great...
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Irish nationalism focus of Mount Holyoke professor Amy Martin's new book
"Alter-Nations" explores resistance to British colonial domination. Mount Holyoke Professor Amy E. Martin with her boo, "Alter-Nations."Staff photo by DON TREEGERĀ In her new book, Amy E. Martin,...
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Children's Chorus of Springfield to debut piece by area musician Jerry Noble...
Scheduled June 1 at Trinity United Methodist Church The Children's Chorus of Springfield will feature a new song, "Little Light, I'm Gonna Sing," by Clifton J. Noble Jr., above, staff accompanist at...
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Gateway musicians win trophies at 'Music in the Parks'
The chorus and two bands each received an excellent rating, while the choir was rated good for its performance. Sophomore guitarist John Armitage won one of three outstanding soloist awards. Krista...
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Agawam High bands celebrate silver awards
The Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association runs the Massachusetts State Marching Band Festival, State Concert Band and Orchestra Festival, State Choral Festival and State Solo...
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Ready for the hot weather? Baystate physician offers tips to keep your cool
Drink plenty of liquids Associated Press fileĀ The summertime heat has returned, and along with it for those having fun in the sun or working outdoors comes the risk of heat-related illnesses. As with...
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