Springfield
Morning News
Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new PetSmart store opened at Springfield Crossing (the former Eastfield Mall on Boston Road) at 9 a.m. Saturday, and shoppers are excited for BJ’s Wholesale Club and Chick-fil-A to come. Western Mass News
- ➤ A player won $12,758 on a $5 bet on Ultimate Fire Link on Nov. 28 at MGM Springfield, and another win the day after Thanksgiving netted $14,731. The casino paid out over $80 million in jackpot prizes from February through October, with July recording the highest monthly total. MassLive
- ➤ Island Spice celebrated its three-year anniversary last Saturday at its Center Street location in Chicopee and overcame personal and business challenges. The family-run restaurant will add beer and wine to the menu in January (according to consultant Lisa Totz). Western Mass News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Thunderbirds held their 10th annual Teddy Bear Toss at MassMutual Center on Saturday night. Fans tossed teddy bears after the first goal, helping local charities support children and families. Western Mass News
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Winter in Watercolor Workshop
10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $110, $94 for Members — Explore winter landscapes in watercolor with guidance from artist Andrea Mackin.
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MGM Springfield Basketball Hall of Fame Classic
4:30-7 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling basketball classic featuring UMass vs. Boston College and Yale vs. UAlbany in the birthplace of basketball.
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Polish Christmas Decorations: Design, History, and Meaning
12:15-1:30 p.m. — Springfield Museums — $4 for residents, FREE for members — Discover the vibrant history and craft of Polish Christmas decorations with artist Susan Urban.
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Breakfast with Santa
9-11 a.m. — MassMutual Center — Ticket price supports local charity — Enjoy a festive breakfast while meeting Santa and supporting a good cause.
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25th Anniversary of the Festival of Trees
10 AM – 5 PM — MassMutual Center — Support local youth programs while enjoying a delightful display of beautifully decorated trees.
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New England's Funniest Comedy Showcase
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience a night of big laughs and fresh voices from New England's top comics.
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Harlem Globetrotters
7-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Tickets from $46 — Experience the unforgettable antics and incredible basketball skills of the Harlem Globetrotters.
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ROAR! New Year's Eve Showcase
6-9 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians as you countdown to 2026.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It is better to travel well than to arrive.
~ Buddha
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