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AMR’s therapy dog provides smiles, comfort to first responders

Sarah Heinonen
sheinonen@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Freddie, a 4-year-old goldendoodle, is the therapy dog for AMR’s Springfield office. ...
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Inaugural Bear Paw Roll & Stroll moves around the WNE campus

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — The very first Bear Paw Roll & Stroll made its way around the campus of Western New England University on April 25 to raise funds for and awareness about the Bear Paw Center, the on-campus occupational therapy program, part of WNE’s College of Pharmacy and Health Services....
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Springfield Public Schools to host Family Education Expo for second year

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — The second Family Education Expo, hosted by Springfield Public Schools’ Family and Community Engagement department, will take place at the MassMutual Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4....
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Springfield School Committee offers public hearing on proposed FY25 budget

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — With the release of the proposal for the fiscal year 2025 operating budget, members of the Springfield School Committee met for a public hearing ahead of the regular April 24 meeting....
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Officials share plans, progress on Springfield's downtown revitalization

Chris Maza
cmaza@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — On the other side of Main Street and around the corner on State Street last week were visible signs of the progress in the continued efforts for Springfield’s downtown corridor outlined by the city at a presentation at the MassMutual Center...
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Calls to restart Springfield superintendent search persist amid concerns

Laura Mason
lmason@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Following weeks of discussion over potential concerns within the superintendent search process raised by residents, School Committee members and Screening Committee members, some have now raised the possibility of restarting the search process....
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Augustus details the Healey approach to improving housing

G. Michael Dobbs

SPRINGFIELD — Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus said that his secretariat is evidence of Gov. Maura Healey’s commitment to addressing the housing crisis in the commonwealth....
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Hall of Fame president named pancake breakfast honorary chair

Staasi Heropoulos

SPRINGFIELD — When Basketball Hall of Fame President John Doleva was asked to meet Judy Matt in her office, he wasn’t sure what the Spirit of Springfield president had in mind....
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Springfield church’s pinwheels offer hope, awareness

Staasi Heropoulos

SPRINGFIELD — Spinning and sparkling in the sunshine, dozens of pinwheels are catching a breeze on the front lawn at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Allen Street....
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‘Outrun Hunger’ 5K returns as Rachel’s Table expands services

Sarah Heinonen
sheinonen@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — This May, people have the chance to walk or race around Springfield’s Forest Park, while helping to feed those in need at the Outrun Hunger 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk....
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Forest Park Sheriff’s Department patrols will continue, expand

Bill Zito
bzito@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Sheriff’s deputies will continue their patrols in Forest Park this summer, increasing their presence through the park’s 735 acres through the addition of a second shift of tours via a cooperative effort with Springfield Police Department....
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