Sarah Heinonen

U.S. Rep. Richard Neal speaks at a press conference in November 2025. Reminder Publishing file photo SPRINGFIELD — After months of back-and-forth, a federal government shutdown and the U.S. House of Representatives voted 230-196 to resurrect the expired A... See more

SPRINGFIELD — The Massachusetts Legislature often deals with big-picture challenges, but state Rep. Carlos Gonzalez is thinking small for 2026. “For the past 10 years, I’ve been trying to codify into law the term ‘microbusiness,’ separately from small bus... See more

In this screen shot of an educational video released by Our Community Food Pantry, volunteers Deb Herath (left) and Kirk Sanders help a pantry client. They are two of many volunteers featured in the video which reaffirms the pantry’s mission. Reminder Pub... See more

A pair of bald eagles named Jack and Eva, both of which have wing injuries that affect their ability to sustain flight and inhibit their ability to survive in the wild, are among the residents at The Zoo in Forest Park. Reminder Publishing file photo SPRI... See more

State Rep. Orlando Ramos represents the state House of Representatives 9th Hampden District, encompassing neighborhoods of Indian Orchard, East Springfield, Liberty Heights and parts of Boston Road and Pine Point. Reminder Publishing file photo SPRINGFIEL... See more