For years, Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity has been a beacon of hope for low-income individuals seeking homeownership and home repair opportunities, and now, they have a new tool in their toolbox.The longtime nonprofit has introduced a new virtual program called, “Habitat Home School,” a...
SPRINGFIELD — The blueberries in a morning smoothie. The tomatoes in a BLT at lunch. The asparagus on a dinner plate. The food people in Massachusetts eat every day is often grown here. But the people who harvest the crops that feed Baystaters are often...
WESTFIELD - Some of the newly acquired collection of Westfield whips from Collinsville, illinois will be on display in the Lang Auditorium of the Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm Street, on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 2-4 p.m. In the announcement, the Westfield Athenaeum said it acquired...
SOUTHWICK – With the recent closing of Jordan Healthcare, which was the town’s only health care provider, the Select Board has approved sending a letter to the Economic Development Commission to “prioritize” finding a new provider.“I would like to, with the board’s permission, send a...
February brings more than just a reason to celebrate your significant other on Valentine’s Day — there’s also Galentine’s Day.The informal holiday that celebrates female friendships is typically observed on Feb. 13. But it is also commonly celebrated any day between Feb. 1 and Feb....
Tanglewood has announced its 2025 season, which includes Keith Lockhart’s 30th anniversary of conducting the Boston Pops, Tanglewood on Parade, James Taylor, Yo-Yo Ma, a John Williams film night, Bernadette Peter, “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor, “Wait Wait, Don’t Tell Me,“ Bonnie Raitt...
Rachel’s Table of Western Massachusetts announces a slate of new board members.The new board members inaugurated in 2025 include Mallory Caplan, Cathy Dorison, Michael Paysnick and Carolyn Martinez, executive director of Christina’s House, as agency representative, a new position on the board of directors....
Monson Savings Bank supports the 2025 Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation’s Harrison and Diane Quirk Learn & Save Program.The QVCDC, a nonprofit organization based in Ware, is once again offering a 12-month matched savings program for low- to moderate-income residents of the Quaboag Valley and...
The “Cry Me a Liver.” The “Newton Ave.” The “Double Trouble.” And, as a recent holiday treat, the “Pastrami Donut.”These word combinations are not random. In fact, that last item is not even a doughnut. Rather, it’s a pastrami sandwich with mustard, no cheese and...
Two elite goaltenders from diverse backgrounds will serve as backend bulwarks when No. 1 Boston College engages No. 8 Boston University in the 72nd annual Beanpot championship game on Monday night (8) at the TD Garden.The BU Terriers (15-10-1) and the BC Eagles (21-4-1) will...