In late May, Red Sox assistant GM Eddie Romero mentioned 20-year-old Dominican Republic native Allan Castro as a prospect who was about to take off.“He’s struggled some so far a little bit but he’ll finish off strong,” Romero said back then. “He’s a really good...
AGAWAM — The William P. Sapelli Elementary School will keep its name despite the opposition of a few parents.In a 5-1 vote Tuesday, the Agawam School Committee rejected a proposal to change the name back to the Robinson Park Elementary School.Last summer, the school was...
SPRINGFIELD — There is a Chinese proverb about crossing the river by feeling the stones.And it’s what wife-and-husband team Wenting Jia and Nels Frye say they are doing as they open and refine the Springfield branch of Keezer’s Classic Clothing, the oldest second-hand fashion store...
East Longmeadow Garden Club ScholarshipEAST LONGMEADOW – The East Longmeadow Garden Club announces that the 2024 Esther A. Rosati Memorial Scholarship applications are now available at the East Longmeadow High school guidance office, the East Longmeadow Public Library, and can be downloaded from its website...
WESTFIELD — Planning Board members found a few points of difference on how to encourage affordable housing at a recent brainstorming session.Jay Vinskey, the city’s assistant director of planning and development, said Community Development Director Peter Miller asked the Planning Board to discuss accessory dwelling...
By Chief Joel F. Shults, Ed.D One of the great things about being a police officer is the opportunity to be outside in the air and elements. One of the bad things about being a police officer is being outside in the air and the elements. Officers...
Dear Amy: My in-laws are wonderful people. They are now elderly.Their complaint over the past five years is that I have no patience with them.This has bled over into my relationship with my wife, who complains that I always have to be the smartest person...
Dear Annie: I’m 48 years old. I’ve been a single mom since I had my first kid — in other words, since forever. I’ve never really had healthy relationships with men. I’m way too trusting and just want love so badly. A few months ago,...
Are you tonight’s lucky winner? Grab your tickets and check your numbers. The Mega Millions lottery jackpot continues to rise after someone won the $360 million prize on October 6.Here are the winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing:8-23-44-45-53; Mega Ball: 3; Megaplier: 4XThe estimated jackpot for...
For the first time since taking over last month, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has handed out a major league contract to a free agent.Boston has agreed to sign former Rays right-hander Cooper Criswell to a one-year, $1 million major-league deal, according to...