SOUTHWICK — Being recognized as this year’s recipient of the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District, Advance Placement English teacher Matthew Sterlein understands the honor is about more than just teaching.“While many see this as a wonderful award —...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Liam Hendriks is navigating a very thin line.On one hand, he’s attempting to come back from Tommy John surgery and compete in the big leagues for the first time since June of 2023. He’s trying to be patient with himself in...
WESTFIELD — At the March 6 City Council meeting, Natural Resource Subcommittee chair Kristen Mello asked the Council to approve amendments to the city’s water ordinance that involves restrictions during drought. The amendments were approved after some discussion on a 12-1 vote, with Councilor Nicholas...
WESTFIELD — Pearl Degray, Westfield’s oldest resident, celebrated her 103rd birthday on March 12 and told the Westfield News her secret to the long life she’s living.“Hard work,” Degray said bluntly. “I never sat around. If you see my apartment or my room right now,...
SPRINGFIELD — Carmen Oyola, a retired case manager for the New North Citizens' Council, is worried that recent changes to the Social Security Administration soon will affect her quality of life. “How will us elderly people pay our bills?” she told a reporter while eating...
BOSTON — Jaylen Brown had raised his game during the Celtics homestand when opposing contenders had come to town prior to Wednesday’s matchup against the Thunder. That trend came to a dramatic halt in a 118-112 loss to Oklahoma City at TD Garden Wednesday night....
Dear Annie: I’ve been married to my husband, “David,” for 12 years. We have two kids, “Ella” (9) and “Lucas” (6). Lately, I’ve been feeling like I’m doing everything alone. David works long hours as an accountant, and I understand that his job is demanding,...
Guest conductor Cailin Marcel Manson will lead the Springfield Symphony Orchestra during Saturday’s concert, “Eternal Echoes,” featuring works by Ennio Morricone, James Rutter and Tchaikovsky with vocal accompaniment by the Springfield Symphony Chorus and guest soprano Jamie-Rose Guarrine.Showtime at Springfield Symphony Hall is 3 p.m.“Gabriel’s...
In a state consistently viewed as a national leader in education, Massachusetts is still trying to rebound from the pandemic, especially in literacy. While students of all backgrounds are struggling, low-income and students of color are being left behind, said Jennie Williamson, state director of...
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer completed a recent rookie assignment flawlessly, buying 45-50 coffees for players and staff.“They (called in) the order the night before,” manager Alex Cora said at JetBlue Park on Wednesday. “They called the place and they set...