It’s not too long now before Agawam’s Celicia Calabrese will see Donald Trump. The 45th and soon-to-be 47th president will be sworn in on January 20th in the United States capital. Just eight years ago, Trump stood on those very same steps and took an oath to the office.

Putnam Tech, Agawam, Springfield Central, and John J. Duggan Academy each finished in the top 11 spots of Saturday's competition.

Matilda Larochelle, Aiden Jordan and Justin Barbaneagra, from left, show off their app, Journal n' go, at Agawam High School on Monday. The team won the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for the district of U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal. (Jim Kinney/ The Republican) The Republican

Several school districts in Massachusetts, including Springfield, have been informed of a possible data breach of the PowerSchool Student Information System.

In Agawam, a free program is returning at the senior center, offering tax preparation services to anyone interested.