Over 100 nonprofit leaders representing 40 organizations across the Pioneer Valley attended Florence Bank’s annual Customers’ Choice Community Grants Program reception to network and accept a total of $150,000 in awards.The event took place at the Garden House in Look Park.Voting takes place all year...
The North Hall Association’s historic North Hall Arts Festival kicks off June 29 in Huntington with “The Story Café,” the first of seven free off. All events are held on Sundays at 2 p.m. “The Story Café” celebrates the Pioneer Valley’s short story authors, combining...
MANSFIELD, Conn. — Even though celluloid film and old-school projectors have all gone digital, and you can now buy your tickets online and have them ready to go on your phone, the Mansfield Drive-In’s mission to entertain the masses hasn’t changed in 71 years. “We’re...
HOLYOKE — Along with daffodils and tulips popping up earlier this spring, a garden of signs declaring “Save Elmwood Forest” began to grow on front lawns throughout Ward 3, first only a scattering and then up to 100 or so. The signs were created by...
SPRINGFIELD — Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the group representing 3,400 businesses across the state, said surveys of its members show the business community is unsure of the state’s economy these days. April results showed confidence among Massachusetts employers at its lowest level since the pandemic...
One ice cream spot in Massachusetts has gone viral on social media for a standout reason.While most ice cream shops dabble in soft serve ice cream, Krispy Cones in Lanesborough shows up with over 100 flavors of just soft serve.In a video posted to TikTok,...
The 2025 NBA Draft is officially just a few days away, marking the start of a new league year. While the NBA Finals just finished, the other 28 teams have been waiting to get onto the offseason. After the draft, it’ll soon be free agency,...
Dear Abby: I have hemifacial spasm (HFS), a relatively rare disorder characterized by random and uncontrollable spasms on one side of the face. HFS can sometimes be alleviated through surgery and/or treated with Botox injections. HFS makes social contact challenging when the face contorts for...
On Friday night, a lifelong dream will come true for James Hagens. The only question is how early. The 18-year-old from Boston College is a no-doubt first-rounder in the NHL Entry Draft. The No. 3 ranked North American skater according to NHL Central Scouting, Hagens...
Dear Eric: My sister-in-law made quilts for two of her nieces. They unwrapped them to oohs, aahs, and applause on Christmas Eve at my house. My daughter did not receive a gift. I sent a polite email to my sister-in-law explaining that my daughter was...
