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Read MoreDispelling Estate-planning Myths It’s Important to Act Based on Facts, Not What You Think You Know By Gina M. Barry
Read MoreIt’s Helpful … Like Driving with Google Maps By Liz Sillin It is a product of the COVID-19 era, but
Read MoreConsider These Important Estate-planning Documents By KEN COUGHLIN Making sure you have the right estate-planning documents is one of the
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — The COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant struggles for individuals and families to see loved ones. It is especially
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Springfield College Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Martha Potvin announced that M. Susan Guyer has been
Read MoreITASCA, Ill. — Sports activities offer children and teens many physical and psychological health benefits besides fitness, such as socializing
Read MoreNORTHAMPTON — In late July, the Radiation Oncology team at the Vitkauskas Crowe Radiation Oncology Suite, part of the Mass
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — The Jewish Community Center of Springfield (JCC) and Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts (JFS) have partnered to
Read MoreBOSTON — When Gov. Charlie Baker issued stay-at-home guidance in mid-March, hundreds of mentoring and youth-serving programs across the state
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Mercy Medical Center recently welcomed Dr. Nada Kawar to its team of physicians and providers. Kawar specializes in
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — During COVID-19, the world has turned upside down. For parents with babies at the Davis Neonatal Intensive Care
Read MoreLONGMEADOW — Mary Gomez, a parent of two students who attended and graduated from Willie Ross School for the Deaf,
Read MoreLONGMEADOW — The monthly Lunch and Learn program at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence at JGS Lifecare has gone virtual
Read MoreBOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that laboratory testing confirmed the first human case of eastern
Read MoreBOSTON — Last week, the Massachusetts State Senate unanimously passed three bipartisan bills to increase birth options and safety for
Read MoreBOSTON — Last week, the Massachusetts state Senate passed legislation to limit the use of step therapy, or ‘fail-first’ protocols
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) Professor Eun Soo Lee was worried this past spring her sonography students wouldn’t
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — For the continued safety of patients, visitors, and staff during the coronavirus pandemic all Baystate Health hospitals have
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — It’s a difficult decision to make, and there isn’t much time left. Should my son or daughter head
Read MoreWALTHAM — Benchmark, a provider of senior-living services in the Northeast, announced it has been named an honoree of Boston
Read MoreBOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has been notified that several Massachusetts residents have received unsolicited packages
Read MoreLONGMEADOW — Glenmeadow’s monthly Caregivers Support Group and Memory Café, two programs for people living with dementia and their caregivers,
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts announced new grants totaling $725,000 to 26 local nonprofits through the COVID-19
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic Sarno and Chief Development Officer Tim Sheehan announced the awarding of 14 grants totaling $240,000 in
Read MoreBOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration announced an expansion of its Stop the Spread initiative, which provides free COVID-19 testing in
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — On Monday, Baystate Medical Center reported an outbreak of coronavirus infections affecting 23 employees and 13 patients. Dr.
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Behavioral Health Network (BHN) announced the opening on Aug. 1 of a new Family Resource Center (FRC) at
Read MoreBOSTON — Gov. Charlie Baker announced that, effective Saturday, Aug. 1, all travelers entering the Commonwealth, including both out-of-state residents
Read MoreHOLYOKE — Holyoke Health Center (HHC), located at 230 Maple St. in Holyoke, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary with an
Read MoreEAST BROOKFIELD — Second Chance Animal Services announced it has been awarded a $6,500 grant from the Petco Foundation to
Read MoreGREENFIELD — LifePath will present the second in its series of virtual forums on Tuesday, July 28 from 2 to
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or
Read MoreCHICOPEE — Elms College announced it has been awarded a $240,000 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation (DEF) in support
Read MoreBERNARDSTON — On Friday, Aug. 21 at Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston, the Greenfield Knights of Columbus Council #133 will host
Read MoreBOSTON — The Baker-Polito administration issued a public-health order to prevent uninsured individuals from receiving surprise bills and co-pays because
Read MoreWILBRAHAM — On July 15, a line of cars gathered in the parking lot of Wilbraham Middle School. Fire trucks
Read MoreSPRINGFIELD — Baystate Health and Kindred Healthcare, LLC announced plans to form a joint venture that will build and operate
Read MoreAGAWAM — The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Western Massachusetts will hold its 20th annual walkathon and virtual celebration,
Read MoreHOLYOKE — The American Cancer Society’s “An Evening of Spirits,” a night of local spirits and local food tastings, was
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