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Pride for Putnam Vocational Technical Academy abounds in farewell to old...
The new, $114 million Putnam, erected next to the facility built in 1938 as Springfield Trade High, will open its doors this fall. The Republican | Michael BeswickDeborah Owens, left, a...
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Putnam alumnus Russell Pepe: Vocational education provided tools for life
Putnam Vocational Technical Academy alumni share their reflections on their vocational education and what it has meant to them. Russell Pepe is a member of the Class of 1962 at Springfield Trade High...
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Putnam alumna Linda Mariani: Trade school teachers inspired for lifetime
Putnam Vocational Technical Academy alumni share their reflections on their vocational education and what it has meant to them. Linda Mariani is a member of the Class of 1969 at Springfield Trade High...
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Putnam alumna Daisy Cruz: Challenging course work plus vocational training...
Putnam Vocational Technical Academy alumni share their reflections on their vocational education and what it has meant to them. Daisy Cruz is a member of the Class of 2000 at Roger L. Putnam...
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New Putnam grad Melquawn Pinkney: Putnam helps keep college dream alive
Putnam Vocational Technical Academy alumni share their reflections on their vocational education and what it has meant to them. The Republican file photo | David MolnarMelquawn Pinkney is a member of...
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Taylor Smith earns Springfield Housing Authority's Farris Mitchell Scholarship
The New Leadership grad is headed to Westfield State University this fall to study child psychology. Submitted photoJimmie Mitchell, youth engagement coordinator at the Springfield Housing Authority,...
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What are you doing for fun this summer?
Teens discuss their summer plans. AP Photo/Kathy WillensMany teens are looking forward to spending time on the beach this summer. MARISSA BERNARD Holyoke High This summer I’m looking forward to...
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Eric Carle to return to Amherst museum on June 23 for book signing
Legendary illustrator and author, co-founder of The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, is back for his annual visit that his free with museum admission. Staff Photo by Dave RobackEric Carle...
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Veteran award winning educator Naomi White-Inniss retiring from American...
Longtime director of multicultural affairs is saying good-bye after 40 years. Republican file photo by MARK M. MURRAYNaomi White-Inniss, director of of multicultural affairs at American International...
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New England Public Radio announces new team for signature programs
Jill Kaufman named permanent host for "Morning Edition"; Susan Kaplan to contine with "All Things Considered." File photoSusan Kaplan New England Public Radio has announced its new local hosting team...
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Baystate Medical Center Emergency Department physician offers tips to 'beat...
Offers tips on ways to stay cool as well as warning signs of heat sickness. Associated Press When the heat becomes excessive, it’s the top weather-related killer in the United States. “As with many...
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Nick Albers: Should kids get paid for homework?
School’s out and so are report cards. Should kids get paid for good grades? Nick Albers of Granby Jr./Sr. High School shares his view. Republican staff photo by Don TreegerNick Albers Kids would focus...
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Belchertown High School singers, musicians win at Disney World
The school band took top honors in two categories: outstanding overall instrumental program and as the highest scoring ensemble, and the chorus won a Spirit of Orlando award. Photo by Jim...
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Head of Walker-Hoover Foundation Gwynnetta Sneed says Karen Klein case shows...
Bullying of senior citizens familiar to professionals who work with them in Pioneer Valley. (AP Photo/AP video) A video of four seventh-grade boys viciously engaging in verbal bullying and touching...
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Beloved educator, Naomi White-Inniss, looks back on 40 years as educator at...
Former student Henry Thomas III, Urban League president, credits head of multi-cultural affairs for helping many students get through their college years. File Photo by Mark M.Murray Naomi...
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Azell Cavaan: Blind 2nd-grader Jimmy Rivera shows rare vision (and penchant...
Paraprofessional Maureen Sullivan - one of his "biggest fans" - plans to be by Jimmy's side until he graduates from high school. The Republican | Don Treeger Jimmy Rivera, a second-grader at the...
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World's children on view in Amy Dane exhibit at Longmeadow library
Veteran traveler's exhibit, tied in with summer reading program, highlights young people in 40 photographs in traditional dress and native settings. Submitted PhotoAmy S. Dane, of Longmeadow, with...
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Author gives voice to 3rd-graders
On Wednesday, July 11, Jane Schoenberg, local author, will read "Best in Show" from her new book, "Stuey Lewis Against All Odds," at 2 p.m. at Odyssey Books in South Hadley. Schoenberg, mother of two...
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Water pollution serious
Baily Ortensi, eighth grader at Granby Jr./Sr. High wrote this essay as a class assignment for teacher Joan Vohl Hamilton. Staff Photo by Don TreegerThis is Baily Ortensi. By BAILY ORTENSI, Granby...
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Todd Fritch named provost of American International College
In his new role, Fritch, who has been at The American College of Greece in Athens, Greece, will be responsible for ensuring the academic curriculum appropriately reflects the mission of the college....
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