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Run for Rice's Road Race to take place in Wilbraham despite tornado damage
Proceeds from the race will be used to mow the meadows and trails of the 150-acre Rice Nature Preserve. WILBRAHAM – Despite the June 1 tornado, the Rice Nature Preserve Stewardship Committee will go...
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5 Westfield schools will share $7.3 million in Massachusetts energy grants
Repairs at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School have been pending for 5 years. File photo | The RepublicanWestfield Vocational Technical High School is among five Westfield schools receiving...
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Springfield police charge Tyheem Marable, 20, with unarmed robbery on Hancock...
Tyheem Marable, 20, of Springfield was charged with unarmed robbery after he allegedly stole a woman's wallet on Hancock Street early Thursday morning. SPRINGFIELD - A 20-year-old Springfield man was...
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AM News Links: North Korean Underground Railroad exposed; Genetics may hold...
Scientists hope genetic findings can explain the rare but real Werewolf Syndrome, an Eastern Mass. man is arrested for sixth OUI charge after crashing car at 130 miles per hour and more headlines. In...
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Thursday June 9
Today's poll: Has Mitt Romney's health care mandate infringed on your economic freedom? View full sizeGreg Saulmon | The Republican06.08.2011 | HOLYOKE - Lightning cuts a path across the sky above...
View ArticleOvernight storms leave 6,500 without power in Massachusetts
National Grid says Worcester was the hardest hit, though many were affected in the Berkshires. BOSTON (AP) — A strong storms moving through Massachusetts have knocked out power for thousands from the...
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Debate on Beacon Hill over transgender rights bill resumes at hearing
The bill would add "gender identity, or expression" to the state's anti-discrimination laws. State House News ServiceAttorney General Martha Coakley was among those who provided testimony in favor of...
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Thursday tornado resource roundup: Unos restaurants and Taste of the Valley...
Rocky's Ace Hardware stores will donate a portion of their sales to tornado relief efforts on June 14. Below is a list of announcements regarding resources and tornado relief efforts we've received in...
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Western Massachusetts at risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon
Over 2,000 National Grid customers remain without power in the Berkshires following overnight storms. Greg Saulmon | The Republican06.08.2011 | HOLYOKE - Lightning cuts a path across the sky above...
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Former Gov. Mitt Romney defends himself over auto bailout in Michigan...
The former Massachusetts governor says he believes "in the process of law" rather than bailouts. (AP)FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2008 file photo, Republican presidential hopeful former Massachusetts Gov....
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47-year-old Northampton native Paul Wyman takes own life at Look Park
Police said the Natick resident died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the park's pond. 03.09.11 | Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen â A Northampton Police Department cruiser. NORTHAMPTON - A...
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Easthampton City Council approves $33.9 million budget for coming fiscal year
The school department budget was cut by about $100,000 and City Councilor Daniel C. Hagan said that Superintendent Nancy Follansbee promised no teacher layoffs. This is Easthampton's municipal office...
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Amherst officials to proceed with solar project at former landfill despite...
Residents near the landfill filed suit Tuesday against officials charging they violated an agreement with the state that restricts the use of the landfill to active or passive recreation. Amherst Town...
View ArticleSecurity camera captures Springfield tornado footage; Union Car Wash owner...
The video shows the tornado whipping through the South End car park, battering cars with debris. Watch video SPRINGFIELD – For two days, David C. DelVecchio couldn't bear to watch his eye-of-the-storm...
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Judge refuses to halt 10-day license suspension for Center Stage strip bar in...
The bar lost its entertainment license for 5 days this week, with the remaining days held in abeyance. File photo by Dave Roback / The RepublicanThe exterior of the Center Stage strip club is seen in...
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Principal applauds his hard-working Granby High School Class of 2011
The valedictorian was Dylan O'Donnell; the salutatorian was his twin brother, Jesse O'Donnell. GRANBY – Ninety-six students graduated from Granby Junior-Senior High School on Saturday morning in...
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Talented South Hadley High School Class of 2011 produces 2 valedictorians
Smith said the number of students in Advanced Placement classes had increased dramatically over the past year. SOUTH HADLEY – South Hadley High School held its commencement ceremony on Sunday...
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Obituaries today: Joan Bacon, 75, lifelong resident of Monson, worked for...
Obituaries from The Republican. Joan M. BaconMONSON - Joan M. (Heintz) Bacon, 75, of Bethany Road died June 2. Born February 25, 1936 in Ware, to the late Arthur F. and Josephine M. (DePace) Heintz,...
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Craig Felice of Palmer faces road rage charges after allegedly chasing other...
Palmer Police Chief Robert Frydryk said the occupants of the other car reported that Felice cut in front of them on the turnpike, and started slamming on the brakes. File photo PALMER - Police...
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Springfield resident Wilfredo Melendez, erroneously reported by state police...
State police said they are still attempting to determine the source of the erroneous information. SPRINGFIELD – A 31-year-old Springfield man, who was erroneously reported by state police as having...
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