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St. Mark Armenian Church will host its annual Armenian Festival on Sept.

6 from noon to 6 p.m. where local chef Diane Boghosian (the Queen of Khadayif) shares her family recipe along with a variety of Armenian foods and music.

Today, the North American Festival of Wales opens in downtown Springfield with a flag-raising at City Hall at 4 p.m. and continues through Sunday with concerts+talks, sing-alongs, and film screenings at local venues, while admission for select events ranges from $15 to $90.

Springfield Public Schools launched the AI-powered tool Edia on Tuesday to send instant alerts when a child is missing from class.

The tool lets parents text in their native language (it translates the message) so schools can respond quickly.

Kate Peters, director at Eversource, says the company offers energy assessments for homes and small businesses to lower bills and boost sustainability.

Customers can choose options like insulation, air sealing, or updated heating systems (with financial incentives to help with upfront costs).

The MassMutual Foundation donated $25,000 to help clean Forest Park after the Aug.

8 microburst damaged over 100 trees, fences, and property. City officials + local groups are working to restore the park for safe public use.

Massachusetts lottery scratch games are ending soon — the $5 Bonus 50X game, which offers two unclaimed $1M prizes, expires Sept.

30 while the Celtics Banner 18 game ends Oct. 16 and players must claim winnings by 5 p.m. on the final day to avoid forfeiture.

A statewide coach survey for high school football names St. John's Prep quarterback Chris Vargas (38%) as the most impactful player for 2026.

Coaches also picked Xaverian's Will Wood and Springfield Central's Isaiah Rogers, and Vargas is expected to build on his 2,083-yard, 24-touchdown season.