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Children at Square One daycare center unscathed after tornado hits downtown...
Aside from a minor leg injury, employees of the private, non-profit organization, emerged unhurt as well, according to CEO Joan Kagan. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanFallon Barnes, a teacher...
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West Springfield tornado victims, at Eastern States Exposition shelter,...
Immigrants from nations such as Iraq, Nepal and Pakistan are sorting out life in a shelter while wondering what happens after the tornado. Watch video The Republican | Sandra ConstantineWest...
View ArticleWilfredo Melendez of Springfield critically injured in I-91 motorcycle crash
State police said Melendez hit a guard rail near exit 10 in the northbound lane. This is an update of a story that was posted at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday SPRINGFIELD - A 31-year-old Springfield man was...
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Amherst residents file suit against the town to stop solar project on capped...
Town Meeting last month authorized Amherst Town Manager John P. Musante to enter into the long-term lease for the project. File photo by Diane Lederman /The RepublicanThis is the site of the proposed...
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Massachusetts Sen. Michael Knapik and Rep. Michael Kane again serve bill for...
A soccer supporter helped kill the volleyball bill in 2008. BOSTON – A couple of state legislators from Western Massachusetts are aiming to deliver on a bill to establish volleyball as the state's...
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Brimfield voters reject Community Preservation Act
Brimfield residents voted during Monday's town election not to adopt the state's Community Preservation Act. The Republican file photo | John SuchockiBrimfield Town Hall has been closed since March...
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2011 Valley Food Championship Pizza Playoffs: The judges await your Round 3...
Two Springfield pizza shops competing against each other – Frankie & Johnnie's, now reopened, and Red Rose, reopening Wednesday – were affected by the tornado. View full sizeFile photos | The...
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Holyoke City Council grants zone change for proposed $16 million Big Y project
The $16 million project at the former Atlas Copco factory could be open by late 2012. This updates a story posted at 8:34 p.m. HOLYOKE – The City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a zone change...
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Massachusetts announces new rebate program for energy-saving appliances
Under the program, people must first purchase an energy-efficient refrigerator or air conditioner and then apply for a rebate by mail. The Republican photo by Mark M. MurrayKris OConnor,left salesman...
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Christine Lajewski of Ware arrested on charges of posing as tornado victim,...
Police say Christine Lajewski posed as a tornado victim; her court-appointed lawyer said she was taking donated items to give to a friend from Monson. The Republican | Lori StabileChristine Lajewski,...
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West Springfield tornado victim Sergey Livchin was fun-loving young man,...
Livchin, 23, who perished in Wednesday's tornado on West Springfield's Main Street, was a merry prankster. The Republican | Don TreegerA photo of Sergey Livchin was placed at a memorial for him on...
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Putnam Vocational Class of 2011 graduates praise families, teachers
Class valedictorian Jillisia James told her fellow graduates to "feel wonderful." The Republican | Dave RobackThe Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School held its 101st commencement at...
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Tornado cleanup continues in Monson and Brimfield
In Monson, 51 homes were total losses; in Brimfield, 39 are officially uninhabitable. Officials say cleanup efforts are continuing in Monson and Brimfield, with progress being made each day, after...
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Navy ship that buried Osama bin Laden stops in Pearl Harbor
The USS Carl Vinson's deployment became historic when the aircraft carrier picked up a team of Navy SEALs carrying the body of Osama bin Laden and buried the terror leader at sea. Associated PressRear...
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Tornado damage generates 5,000 insurance claims totaling $90 million for...
Damage claim totals so far are for just residential properties. When automobile and business claims are added, the total damage cost is expected to soar. SPRINGFIELD - The initial batch of insurance...
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Easthampton Planning Board public hearing re-opened for Parsons Village project
Valley CDC executive director Joanne Campbell said she was unsure how long the new hearing would delay the project because it would depend on what, if any, modifications have to be made. Watch video...
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Longmeadow election draws only 4.5% voter turnout
At 21, newly elected Michael Clark will become the youngest member to serve on the School Committee. LONGMEADOW – Michael R. Clark is now the youngest member ever to serve on the School Committee...
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'Vibrant, resilient group of young leaders' graduate from New Leadership...
Principal Daniel Rossi: "I love them. They are fighters, they persevere, and they have a healthy combination of common sense, heart and a sense of direction." SPRINGFIELD – New Leadership Charter...
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Connecticut passes bill decriminalizing marijuana
The Connecticut House of Representatives on Tuesday passed legislation decriminalizing marijuana, with supporters calling it a "common sense reform." The Connecticut House of Representatives debates a...
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Springfield police arrest 3 alleged drug dealers in North End, two in South End
On Monday, Springfield police arrested five alleged drug dealers and two alleged users in three separate incidents across the city. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD - As the "City of Homes" works to...
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