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Protesters host rally, march to oppose Eversource pipeline project

Sarah Heinonen
sheinonen@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — “What do we want?” an organizer asked through a bull horn, as she marched along E. Columbus Avenue. “Clean air,” came the call back from a crowd of sign holding protesters....
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Springfield to observe Memorial Day through ceremonies

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Spanning across several days, the city of Springfield will observe Memorial Day through various events....
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Springfield City Council approves memorandum of understanding with Focus Springfield

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Focus Springfield during its May 15 meeting....
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Second Springfield Pride Parade, inaugural You Ball to take place in June

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — To bring visibility and inclusivity to the LGBTQIA+ community, the city of Springfield will host a parade and fundraising gala during Pride Month....
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Sarno announces recommended FY24 budget proposal

Tyler Garnet
tgarnet@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — On May 18, Mayor Domenic Sarno announced his recommended fiscal year 2024 budget totals $877.9 million, which represents a 7.2% increase over the FY23 adopted budget....
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Spirit of Springfield serves up fun at pancake breakfast

SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of people came to downtown Springfield for another year of the World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast on May 13....
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Mayor Sarno announces candidacy for reelection

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD ­— Springfield’s longest running mayor, Domenic Sarno, is seeking reelection to continue with what he says is “just getting started.” On May 17, friends, family and supporters of Sarno gathered at the Greek Cultural Center for his campaign kick-off....
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Omnipoint opens first internet café, tech store in downtown Springfield

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Omnipoint Wireless, an affordable technology service for everyone, has opened its first internet café and tech store in downtown Springfield....
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Hot Oven Cookies searches for new location in Springfield

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — A “for lease” sign in front of Hot Oven Cookies on Allen Street has left customers worried about the business’s closure, but the love for cookies will not stop, it will just be moving to another Springfield location....
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Davila, litter committee seek state assistance in Springfield cleanup

Lauren LeBel
llebel@thereminder.com

SPRINGFIELD — Litter in the city of Springfield — particularly in the Forest Park area — is a major issue that Ward 6 City Councilor Victor Davila and his appointed Advisory Litter Committee are working to address and will not stop until it is....
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