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Former Masachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi's corruption trial...
U.S. District Court Judge Mark Wolf told the jury he expects lawyers to give closing arguments within three days. This is an updated version of a story posted at 1:15 this afternoon. Salvatore DiMasi...
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Conservative website says New York congressman Anthony Weiner sent shirtless...
Another website said a woman had also received hundreds of explicit text messages from Weiner. Associated PressIn this Jan. 6, 2011 file photo, Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., testifies before the House...
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UMass Amherst Chancellor Robert Holub's future unclear, as evaluation...
Initially, the evaluation committee was expected to present its report to the UMass Board of Trustees on Wednesday. File photo by Michael Beswick / The RepublicanUMass Amherst Chancellor Robert C....
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Custodians at Westfield's Munger Hill School called 'heroes'
Remaining storm cleanup here is being completed by the Department of Public Works. Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanMunger Hill School custodians, from left, Jose Nieves, Kenneth A. Newell, and...
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NY Rep. Anthony Weiner admits he sent lewd picture; won't quit
Weiner called the underpants photo a joke and a "hugely regrettable mistake." Associated PressRep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., waits for an elevator near his office on Capitol Hill in Washington,...
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Northampton acquires 2 more pieces of conservation land
Northampton Planning Director Wayne Feiden said automated cameras have photographer bears, bobcats and other large mammals in the Mineral Hills. NORTHAMPTON – The city has added two more pieces to a...
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Red Cross volunteers bring aid to tornado ravaged sections of Western...
Ira and Ginny Haas, of Connecticut, are one couple who went to neighborhoods in Springfield with items like rakes and work gloves. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanIra Haas, right, a volunteer...
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Gov. Deval Patrick plans to file supplemental budget for Western...
Senate President Therese Murray said the supplemental budget would also include a provision allowing cities and towns to borrow in anticipation of federal aid. By MICHAEL NORTON and KYLE CHENEY BOSTON...
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Springfield tornado-damaged businesses seek to recover
How quickly a business can move depends on its insurance coverage and possibly the terms of its lease. The Republican | John SuchockiWilliam L. Feinberg, owner of BelMar Insurance, conducts business...
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Palmer High School graduates 86 in class of 2011
There were 86 graduates, with 70 percent going on to four-year colleges, 14 percent to two-year colleges, 8 percent to the military, 6 percent to work and the remainder to trade school, according to...
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Economic concerns sink stocks for 4th straight day
Bank and energy companies lead the decline, and the Dow dropped 61 points. Associated Press photoA pedestrian smokes a cigar as he passes in front of the New York Stock Exchange in New York one day...
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Easthampton Planning board asks if it can re-open Parsons Village public hearing
The planning board asked the city solicitor is they could re-open the public hearing that was closed May 10. Watch video View full sizeA southerly aerial view of Parsons Village from the Valley CDC's...
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Tornado destroyed 95 of 97 camper trailers at Brimfield's Village Green...
Camper Virginia Darlow died when her camper was flipped in the air. BRIMFIELD – The June 1 tornadoes caused tremendous damage at Village Green Family Campground, where 95 of 97 camper trailers parked...
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Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo eyes casinos debate for July
State legislators may attempt to pass a casino bill by veto-proof margins if no deal is reached in advance with Gov. Deval Patrick. File photo | The RepublicanHouse Speaker Robert DeLeo is shown...
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Springfield tornado disaster recovery information meeting for residents and...
Separate presentations for residents and businesses have been scheduled. SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, State Rep. Cheryl Coakley-Rivera, D-Springfield, and Ward 3 Springfield City...
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Holyoke city councilors seek sewer shut-off power to make deadbeats pay their...
Combining sewer and water bills might be a way to pressure customers to pay overdue sewer bills. Holyoke City Councilor Kevin A. Jourdain HOLYOKE – It takes a hammer. City officials agreed Monday...
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Longmeadow election being held Tuesday
School Committee incumbents John J. Fitzgerald and Gwen M. Bruns will run for two three-year seats on the committee. Submitted by Longmeadow DPWEly Way drain problem. LONGMEADOW POLLS The polls for...
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Emergency spending measures proposed by Gov. Patrick to help Western...
In Springfield, the city council voted Monday to give Mayor Sarno permission to deficit spend to cover emergency costs from the tornado. One day after spending touring storm-ravaged sections of...
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Map: Path of tornado through Springfield
The tornado bolted through the heart of the South End, Six Corners, East Forest Park and Sixteen Acres neighborhoods. View full sizeThe path of the tornado through Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – As...
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Peter Marrinan, Springfield's oldest retired police officer, dies at 102
Marrinan joined the Police Department in 1940, and retired in 1969. The Republican file photo | Mark M. MurraySpringfield Police Officer Peter Marrinan, left, died Sunday at the age of 102. In this...
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