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Northampton School Committee announces superintendent finalists
The finalists are William Collins, Irwin Sussman, Ruth Miller and Brian Salzer. NORTHAMPTON – The principal of a Southampton elementary school and a previous finalist for the Northampton...
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Photo gallery: Springfield Central High School Class of 2011 graduation
Central High School is the largest school in Western Massachusetts with more than 2,000 students. SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Central High School Class of 2011 graduated on Thursday night in...
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Westfield State University hikes mandatory student fees by $455
Optional fees, including room and board, parking and health insurance, increased by $344 File photo | The Republican WESTFIELD – The cost of education is going up at Westfield State University, but...
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Photo gallery: New aerial views of Massachusetts tornado destruction and...
See photos trace the path of the twister from its first touchdown in Westfield, through West Springfield, Springfield and Wilbraham. The Republican staff photographer John Suchocki returned to the air...
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Gingrich campaign in tatters as top aides resign
he entire top echelon of Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign resigned on Thursday, a stunning mass exodus that left his bid for the Republican nomination in tatters. But the former House speaker...
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In latest electronic attack against large company, hackers steal 200,000...
About 200,000 Citibank credit card customers in North America have had their names, account numbers and email addresses stolen by hackers who broke into Citi's online account site. The Citibank logo...
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Connecticut gas station owners suing Massachusetts-based Alliance Energy for...
One of the largest gasoline distributors in the Northeast is being sued by Connecticut gas station operators, who allege the company is forcing them and many others to pay unreasonable prices for gas...
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Massachusetts Marine Cpl. William Woitowicz, 23, killed in Afghanistan
The Department of Defense said that Marine Cpl. William Woitowicz died this week after suffering multiple traumatic injuries from small-arms fire in the Badghis Province. In this undated photo...
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Western Massachusetts energy prices, at a glance
These are the average energy prices in the Pioneer Valley for the week ending today. View full size
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Nearly 10,000 homes in Massachusetts, 62,000 in Connecticut, still without...
Throughout the Bay State on Friday morning, almost 10,000 people remained without electricity as National Grid and WMECO crews worked around the clock to make repairs from Thursday's storm. Lightning...
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Springfield police officer Michael Carney co-sponsors 'Scoops for Melanoma'...
The co-sponsor is Jeffrey D. Brown, owner of JB's Ice Cream in East Longmeadow, site of the fund-raiser. File photo | The RepublicanJeffrey D. Brown, left, owner of JB's Ice Cream in East Longmeadow,...
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Springfield-based animal control agencies helping pets in wake of devastating...
Both the Thomas. J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center and Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society facilities are offering emergency pet food and supplies daily. File photo by Don Treeger / The...
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Police searching for answers in disappearance of Bill and Lorraine Currier of...
Despite a search of their home late Thursday night, police in Vermont still have no answers about what happened to Bill and Lorraine Currier of Essex, who were last seen at their jobs on Wednesday....
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AM News Links: Region slammed by more severe weather; Connecticut Whale Tail...
Thunderstorms brought strong winds and torrents of rain into the already shaky region on Thursday, a massive wildfire i Arizona is nearly at the New Mexico border and more of the morning's headlines....
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Friday June 10
Today's poll: Will requiring state agencies to "justify their existence" help reduce unnecessary expenses in the state budget? The Forecast It's good to see a forecast that consists of just two...
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Your Comments: Readers react to the destruction at Cathedral High School...
As residents of Springfield's East Forest Park neighborhood clean up and weigh their options for what comes next, many are afraid of what the destruction left from the June 1 tornadoes may mean for...
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Poll shows Rep. Anthony Weiner may survive online misbehavior
Weiner said he would not resign, but instead would focus on getting work done and would "try to make amends" with his constituents. Associated PressRep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., is surrounded by...
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Episcopal Bishop Gordon Scruton announces plans to retire at end of 2012
Has headed the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts for the past 15 years. File photoThe Right Rev. Gordon P. Scruton The Right Rev. Gordon P. Scruton, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western...
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Pittsfield man accused of robbing Pittsfield Colonials locker room
A video surveillance camera caught the man stealing cash while the players were on the field playing a game. Mark M. Murray / The Republican05.21.2011 | SPRINGFIELD - The Pittsfield Colonials' Matt...
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Judge rules suit against Bishop Thomas L. Dupre and Bishop Emeritus Joseph F....
Andrew Nicastro said he is glad his case against the two bishops can proceed. The Republican | Michael GordonAndrew Nicastro, suing two bishops, in Hampden Superior Court SPRINGFIELD - Hampden...
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