WESTFIELD — Sarah Kotarski, central office administrator for Westfield Public Schools, has announced a free backpack giveaway event for Westfield Public School students entering pre-kindergarten to fourth grade.The giveaway will be held this Friday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, and 2-4 p.m. on...
Dear Eric: For more than 30 years my husband and I hosted extended family, friends and neighbors for multiple occasions every year, including Christmas Day with gifts, kid’s birthdays, bridal and baby showers and our daughters’ milestones.Also, every year we threw a big Fourth of...
Multiple local rural agencies received funding to support their fire prevention and response activities.The Department of Conservation and Recreation recently announced $117,000 in awards to rural, call and volunteer fire departments across the state through the Volunteer Fire Capacity Program. According to the DCR, these...
NORTHAMPTON — For the past 35 years, Transformance (formerly known as Transperformance) has served as one of the most joyful, meaningful celebrations of the arts in Northampton, bringing together musicians, performers and community members in a shared experience of creativity and connection. Organized by the...
New Englanders have likely noticed that there have not been any tornadoes this year, unlike in previous years.But as much as that’s something to bask in during a summer of thunderstorms and heat waves, the lack of tornadoes in 2025 does not mean people should...
LUDLOW — The workings of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department will be showcased in a 10-part series on A&E that examines the effect of incarceration on families. A new weekly series, “Family Lockup,” will begin airing Aug. 21. The documentary-style program focuses on how incarceration...
FOXBOROUGH - DeMario “Pop” Douglas wants in. He wants to learn the skill rookie wideout Kyle Williams typically shows off before practice. Only, juggling tennis balls isn’t as easy as it looks. “I tried two days ago because everyone was doing it. I couldn’t do...
Dear Abby: My husband is going to be 70 next month. He is in good physical shape but has taken up smoking marijuana every day. He says he is addicted. I have told him how much I hate that he uses dope. He quits for...
Dear Eric: I’ve been married to a great guy for the better part of 30 years. We are empty nesters, and during Covid-19, I agreed to help my male cousin who became homeless.I knew my husband wasn’t wild about the idea, but he didn’t fuss...
Upcoming program at Berkshire Botanical GardenSTOCKBRIDGE – Berkshire Botanical Garden presents the following upcoming programs. Monday, Aug. 18, “Music Mondays” featuring South Pleasant Revival. From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase from Hand Crafted Catering + Events, and beer and wine...
