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MATTAPOISETT — The cafeteria at Old Hammondtown Elementary School is a little brighter and more inspirational thanks to a

A mural was unveiled at Bashaw Elementary School in Cape Vincent on Friday.

SOUTH HADLEY — The school department is looking to cement the legacy of the late Plains Elementary School Principal Henry Skala by having the school renamed in his honor.Skala, who went by “Hank,” was named the principal of Plains Elementary in 2016,...

Events and activities in and around the Wachusett towns

SOUTH HADLEY – Boston-based artist Bren Bataclan was the artist-in-residence at Plains Elementary School this week, taking drawings and ideas from the student body of 340 pre-schoolers, kindergartners and first graders to incorporate into an...

It’s been a while since I’ve seen people’s full faces. Now, walking down the street, I find myself doing a double take. It’s made me realize how much I miss seeing people laugh and smile and the joy that it brings me. This week, I have rounded up some events — both virtual and in-person — that are sure to make you smile, from a history lesson on music to a digital experience emphasizing the restoration of Black joy. Thursday, June 10 Take a virtual trip through history with Keith Lo...

Originally published on May 14, 2021 7:00 am In the past year, and throughout history, narratives surrounding Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been rife with violence, hardship and grief. Yet they are so much more than their experiences of suffering — beyond tales of war and isolation, there is joy, confusion, anger, and relief. In celebration of Heritage Month, weve compiled a list of lesser known works from Asian American writers. Through a wide range of fiction, poetry, graphic ...

In the past year, and throughout history, narratives surrounding Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have been rife with violence, hardship and grief. Yet they are so much more than their experiences of suffering — beyond tales of war and isolation, there is joy, confusion, anger and relief. In celebration of Heritage Month, weve compiled a reading list of works from Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander writers. Through a wide range of fiction, poetry, graphic novels and nonfiction, t...