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Boys Lacrosse Team Honored At State House For State Title
The Nantucket boys lacrosse team was honored Thursday afternoon at the Massachusetts State House for their Div. 4 state championship victory over the Sandwich Blue Knights 7-6 on June 15 at Barnstable High School. The players and coaches were invited to tour the state house while speaking with Massachusetts Governor...
Massachusetts' overflow shelter change could affect homeless, migrant families registering for school
NORFOLK, Mass. — Changes being made to the overflow shelters operated by Massachusetts for homeless and migrant families could have an impact on how many of those families can enroll their children in school districts where those shelters are located. Stays at the overflow shelters, sometimes called safety-net sites,...
Exit 7 Youth Players stage ‘James and the Giant Peach’
Some of the Pioneer Valley’s youngest actors have been hard at work at Exit 7 Theater in Ludlow, preparing for their summer production, “James and the Giant Peach.”. A musical based on the children’s book of the same name, “James and the Giant Peach” is “a whimsical and magical journey of one boy out to change his life and find a real family,” according to the Exit 7 website. Andrew Bennett plays James Henry Trotter, a young orphan boy who enters a gigantic peach and meets several garden bugs who help him along his journey.
A pilot program supporting those transitioning out of public benefits
Carolyn Martinez was in a predicament. In 2012, the Springfield native was a 25-year-old single mom to three daughters getting by on public aid. She relied on food stamps, disability assistance and cash assistance to make do. Determined to secure a better life for herself and her daughters, she began working another job.
Pittsfield will take national stage as Vice President Harris appears at fundraiser
Harris plans to attend weekend fundraiser in Pittsfield. The City of Pittsfield will be on the national stage this weekend as Vice President Kamala Harris will make one of the first stops on her presidential campaign at a ticketed fundraiser there. Harris announced just days ago that she would look...
Black bear and cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting trapped inside
WINSTED, Conn. — Trapped inside a car, the adult black bear and cub thrashed about. The horn was blaring and the radio blasting. Outside the car, a second cub ran around in apparent distress by the Connecticut home. State environmental conservation police were called by the startled vehicle owner...
Westfield resident, parent settling in as new Southampton Rd. School principal
WESTFIELD — Mary “Kate” Ritchie of Westfield is the new principal of the Southampton Road Elementary School, as of July 1. According to Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski, who made the announcement, Ritchie came highly recommended from her prior jobs, with one reference stating that she created a “unity among the staff, thereby leading to a more positive work environment. [She] shares our district’s values for creating strong relationships with students and families,” Czaporowski said.
Tree initiative at Westfield school adds to leafy urban canopy
WESTFIELD — The middle school has planted more than 40 trees on its campus since Arbor Day, and the principal says it’s on track to reach its goal of 50 trees next year. “We actually planted slightly fewer than we originally planned,” said Westfield Middle School Principal Jesse McMillan, adding some will be saved until next spring in order to dedicate the time to ensuring the planted trees’ survival.
Westfield Starfires’ 2nd annual ‘Summer Classic’ set for Sunday at Walker Memorial Grandstand
SPRINGFIELD – The Westfield Starfires are preparing to host the rival Worcester Bravehearts in the second annual Starfires Summer Classic, presented by MGM Springfield, at the historic Michael T. Downey Fields at Walker Memorial Grandstand in Forest Park in Springfield, on Sunday. The event, free admission to the public,...
14-Year-Old Girl Missing In Springfield, Police Ask For Help Finding Her
Joarelys Martinez was last seen getting on a bus to Baystate Academy on Monday, July 22. Springfield police ask anyone who knows her whereabouts or has any information on her disappearance to contact detectives at 413-787-6360 or the department's non-emergency line at 413-787-6300. to follow Daily Voice Hampden and receive...
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