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Rescuing and Distributing Healthy Food

By Tony Peterson | March 1, 2025

It was a Monday at 8:50 a.m. when Marla Adelsberger picked me up to collect surplus food in Springfield and East Longmeadow.

Editorial

How Our Online Activities Damage the Environment

By By Tony Peterson, Editor-of-the Month | February 1, 2025

When you text or send emails, you’re contributing to climate change.

People/Business
Ice trolley sculpture being smoothed

Prideful Sculptor Dazzles Observers

By Tony Peterson | February 1, 2025

As ice sculptor Mike Rondeau carved a replica of the Suffield Alight trolley topped with a holly sprig, he held the curiosity of onlookers with his attention to detail and fluid movement.

Schools/Sports
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Suffield Academy Excels at Food Scrap Collection

By Tony Peterson | February 1, 2025

As of early January, Suffield Academy had collected over 360,000 pounds of food waste since its program began in September 2019, according to Blue Earth Compost.

FlashFood grocery ad on store freezer doors

Two Apps That Help You Save on Food

By Tony Peterson | February 1, 2025

Now, two free phone apps can help you lower your food bills while reducing food waste.

People/Business
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A Repair Cafe; “Fixers” Needed

By Tony Peterson | December 1, 2024

Worldwide, local Repair Cafes are extending the life of products and keeping them from landfills by bringing together skilled volunteer “fixers” who repair broken household items for free.

People/Business
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Grant Partially Funds New Sign

By Tony Peterson | December 1, 2024

Suffield’s Second Chance Shop sports a new outdoor sign courtesy of a town TIF grant, according to its president, Ellen Peterson.

Farming/Nature

Bobcat Facts You Should Know

By Tony Peterson | December 1, 2024

According to amateur naturalist Mark Apgar, if you see bobcats in your backyard, don’t fear photographing them since they’re not aggressive animals.

People/Business

New Tool Cuts Research Time, Creates Podcasts

By Tony Peterson | November 1, 2024

Whether you’re a student, teacher, businessperson or volunteer, you know the time it takes to gather, organize and understand many sources when conducting research.

People/Business
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Barbara Coffin Helps a Worthy Cause

By Tony Peterson | November 1, 2024

For the second time in five years, local artist Barbara Coffin is holding an art show and sale to benefit The Second Chance Shop of Suffield and its parent, The Village for Families & Children.

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