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Sunday, February 15th, 2026

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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Tom Fridgett — owner of Floral Concepts by Tom — retired Saturday after 33 years in business. He began his career at Longmeadow Flowers and built a loyal customer base on Main Street in Agawam.  Western Mass News

SPORTS NEWS

  • UMass men's basketball lost to Akron 99-92 Friday at the MassMutual Center during the MGM Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Classic game. K'Jei Parker led with 20 points and Marcus Banks Jr. added 18 as UMass dropped to a 15-11 record overall and 6-7 in MAC play.  MassLive

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Springfield Thunderbirds vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Game

    7:00-9:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the action live with the Springfield Thunderbirds taking on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

    Wed, 2/18/26

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  • Ally the Piper Performance

    7-10 p.m. — 52 Sumner — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience the viral sensation blending modern rock and Celtic influences through the Great Highland bagpipe.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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  • Joe Bonamassa Live in Concert

    8-10 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa performing live with unmatched energy.

    Wed, 3/4/26

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  • Ray Lau Comedy Show

    8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with unique and relatable humor from Ray Lau, a rising star in standup comedy.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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  • Providence Bruins vs Springfield Thunderbirds

    6:05-7:05 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Stream available — Catch the exciting clash between the Bruins and Thunderbirds live on FloHockey.

    Wed, 3/11/26

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  • Big Irish Jay's Comedy Night

    8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience the charm of stand-up comedy with Big Irish Jay, a favorite among comedy enthusiasts.

    Fri, 3/13/26

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  • Run To End Homelessness 5K10K Walk/Run

    10 AM – 12 PM — Old Monkey House — Registration fee applies — Participate in a 5K or 10K walk/run to support efforts to end homelessness.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The trick to life is to enjoy the process of being unsatisfied with what you have.

~ Naval Ravikant

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