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The Republican's 'The Irish Legacy: A History of the Irish in Western...
The book, first in a series, features an array of photos and stories on Irish immigrants and their descendants. SubmittedAt right, standing, is Kevin O'Hara, taken at his family's home in Pittsfield...
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Author Doug Wilhelm speaks about bullying to seventh-graders at Birchland...
"The one most powerful thing (a bullied child) can do is to find someone they can talk to. Breaking the isolation is the most powerful thing a kid can do," Wilhelm says. Doug Wilhelm holds copies of...
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Caroline Manghan of Monson earns Girl Scout Gold Award for work with...
"To travel and be with these kids ... If I can do that, there are no boundaries in life, and I can do anything I set my mind to," Manghan said. Girl Scout Caroline M. Manghan, of Monson, presents her...
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Stephanie Morin, of Monson, earns Girl Scout Gold Award for senior fitness...
Morin hopes to complete the project - including a fitness walking trail around the senior center and benches for weight exercises - once rebuilding the town center is finished. Stephanie D. Morin, of...
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Belchertown biology teacher Louise Levy's work leads to grant for hands-on...
The core component of the project is to get teachers to develop field trips to Lake Wallace to research the town's biodiversity, with a focus on trees and aquatic sampling, Levy says. Belchertown...
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Springfield Museums initiates new educational program to put fun in students...
New York City artist Lisa Hoke's colorful work central to program. In the new museum program, students will participate in a scavenger hunt to find consumer products featured in Hoke's mural sculpture...
View ArticleR. Michelson Galleries to Host 23rd Annual Children's Illustration Exhibit
More than 50 children's book authors to gather for event with Norton Juster to present special award to book editor and author Anita Silvey on Nov. 11. More than 50 premier children’s book...
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Holyoke High School's Purple Knights football players tackle neighborhood...
The team's yearly community service project is to clean garbage off Holyoke's streets - as junior Kristian Arturet said, it's a way for the team to bond while helping others. Members of the Holyoke...
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Reading program goes to the dogs at Chicopee Public Library
The "Read to Rover" program, featuring dogs from the K-9's for Kids Pediatric Therapy Unit at Sandy Meadow Farm in Westfield, will begin Nov. 7. "Charlie" Turgeon, a K-9's for Kids pediatric therapy...
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Boy Scout Robert Anderson earns Eagle aiding Shriners kids
"The adjustable tables allow us to adapt the position of the laptop to the needs of our patients ... This makes a world of a difference for all of us," said Jessica Hagerman of Shriners Hospital for...
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New Westfield scholarship honors kindness of fallen police officer Jose Torres
An event to fund the scholarship, which is designated specifically for a student who shows kindness to others, will be held Nov. 2 at the Westfield Elks Lodge. Tickets are sold out, but donations will...
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Irish Cultural Center's Judith Kappenman being feted for long tenure as director
Kappenman, a Sister of St. Joseph, is stepping down at year's end and will be honored at a celebration on Nov. 17 at The Wherehouse? in Holyoke. Sister of St. Joseph Judith Kappenman will step down at...
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The Irish Legacy: Thomas W. Merrigan, of Greenfield, remembers Hannah Falvey...
Lawyer and former jounalist Merrigan pays tribute to his late wife, Marguerite McKillop Merrigan, and her mother. Thomas W. Merrigan poses with various family photos at his Greenfield home. Republican...
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Irish Legacy: Springfield Police Officer Francis M. Gallagher early hero...
Despite being wounded, he recovered his gun and was able to stop on of the thieves on Boston Road and Parker Street. Springfield Motorcycle Police Officer Francis M. Gallagher talking to his son, who...
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The Irish Legacy: Dance costumes have their own history
Few dresses are hand embroidered for today's competitions where a solo dress with elaborate design can cost $2,500. From left, Mauve Shea, of Longmeadow, and Erin Mulvagh and Bridget Barcomb, both of...
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Celebration set for publication of The Republican's "The Irish Legacy: The...
Event scheduled Dec. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Alumnae Library at Elms College in Chicopee. Margaret Fleming was born on Aug. 13, 1884, in Barma, Glenamaddy, Ireland. She married Martin Gormally, from...
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The Irish Legacy: Many immigrants from the West of Ireland added their...
Knowledge of the language today adds insight into the culture. Michael Monaghan, of Chicopee, is an Irish speaker from the Mayo Gaeltacht. Republican photo by DON TREEGER By THOMAS MORIARTY Ireland...
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Obama administration launches effort to help military children adjust to...
Many students with an active-duty parent or parent in the National Guard or Reserves cope with social, emotional and learning challenges associated with multi moves. From left, first lady Michelle...
View Article'Books for Gay Boys' talk planned at Forbes Library in Northampton on Nov. 14
Author Dee Michel will give a presentation on Nov. 14 on books for kids younger than adolescents. “Books for Gay Boys,” a talk by author Dee Michel, of Northampton, will be presented Nov. 14 at 7 p.m....
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'Tribute to Artists with Disabilities' exhibit at Tower Square plans...
Four regional artists are showcasing their work in the Springfield gallery Holyoke painter Edward Kwiatowski, born with cerebral palsy, executes one of his artworks. He is among the four regional...
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