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Air Force Tech Sgt. Francis Robles of Southampton receives a military bear from the American Red Cross Services to Armed Forces and Veterans as thanks for his service in Afghanistan on Saturday at the Small Town Veterans Expo at the Cummington Fairgrounds. Gary Howe of Easthampton, Veterans Employment Representative at Franklin Hampshire Career Center, looks on at right. Howe is a Vietnam Era Veteran in the Army. Robles plans to give the bear to his wife, Kathline Robles. SARAH CROSBY

Veterans services highlighted at expo in Cummington

Saturday, May 11, 2013

CUMMINGTON — Iraq war veteran Alonzo Swift lived in his car for close to four years after becoming unemployed soon after his return from duty in 2005. This changed when he learned about Soldier On, an organization that provides services for homeless veterans, at an outreach event in Springfield in 2010. Soldier On was among the organizations present at the … 0

Heading Outdoors

Friday, May 10, 2013

∎  Spring Wildflowers at Fitzgerald Lake — Broad Brook Coalition sponsors a walk with botanist Connie Parks on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon, Fitzgerald Lake, Northampton. Meet at North Farms Road entrance. For information contact Bruce Hart at bhart2000@aol.com. ∎  Quabbin Hike: The Rabbit Run at Gate 35 — The Swift River Valley Historical Society sponsors a hike on the old railroad … 0

Holyoke fish elevator open for Mother’s Day visitors

Thursday, May 9, 2013

HOLYOKE — The Robert E. Barrett Fishway at Holyoke Dam opens for its annual viewing season this week with special activities Sunday that for some local families have become a Mother’s Day ritual. The fishway will give out free carnations to mothers who visit the facility Sunday. In addition to commemorating Mother’s Day, the flowers symbolize the spirit of rebirth on the Connecticut … 0

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Northampton High School junior Anna Moore, left, runs Saturday in the 4x800 meter relay event during the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Northampton High School freshman Sierra Loomis runs of the track after passing the baton, at right. SARAH CROSBY Northampton wins girls track title; Amherst rallies to second
Taj-Amir Torres of Amherst Regional High School, left, leads Saturday during the 100 meter dash event at the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Oushane Lewis of Central High School, center, and John Ferrera of Ludlow follow behind. SARAH CROSBY Chicopee Comp overtakes Amherst to win boys track title
Hampshire College student Esther Dane celebrates during the graduation ceremony Saturday in Amherst. Dane's Division III, Portraits of Wellness, combines art with science research. SARAH CROSBY Hampshire’s 300 graduates urged to confront challenges
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