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Federal corruption trial of former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi to go to jury
The government alleges DiMasi was bribed to use his clout to assure that a software firm would receive $17.5 million in contracts. BOSTON (AP) — The judge presiding over the federal public corruption...
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Friendly's assists in tornado relief efforts
The Wilbraham-based company has donated thousands of ice cream sundae cups to the town of Monson and schools damaged by the tornadoes. The Republican file photoThe Friendly's restaurant on Sumner...
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West Springfield police charge 21-year-old Kim Cynthia Moore with break-in,...
Police said they continue to search for a suspected accomplice, 24-year-old Jerry Estrada. (Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen)(Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen) A West Springfield Police Department cruiser....
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Westfield officials schedule public auction to sell tax title property
The city of Westfield acquired the property at 90 Beverly Drive through tax title in 2009. June 13, 2011- Westfield - Staff photo by John Suchocki - Home at 90 Beverly Dr. is going to be auctioned off...
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PM News Links: UMass Amherst chancellor wants his leaked evaulation...
An eight year-old California girl survived rabies without needing a vaccination. The Republican file photoThe UMass Amherst logo UMass Amherst chancellor asks for investigation of leaked negative...
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Your Comments: Readers react to Rep. Anthony Weiner taking leave of absence...
Weiner is on a temporary leave of absence, in treatment for an undisclosed disorder at an undisclosed location. The MassLive readers have taken a variety of stances on the issue. This undated photo...
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Police in Springfield, Monson and Brimfield report sporadic looting,...
Police urge residents in tornado-devastated areas to keep an eye out for suspicious activies. Springfield police photoDavid Rosemond SPRINGFIELD – Police have charged two suspects in recent days with...
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Vermont Police search wooded area in case of missing married couple Bill and...
K-9 teams were brought into the Vermont town of Essex on Monday as police worked for the fifth day to find clues in the disappearance of Bill and Lorraine Currier. This undated photo released by the...
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Jury in Salvatore DiMasi federal corruption trial begins deliberations
The government alleges DiMasi used his clout to assure software firm Cognos received two state contracts. STEVE LEBLANC, Associated Press This is an update of a story posted at 11:27 a.m. BOSTON (AP)...
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Obituaries today: Regina Rivenburgh served as Lioness Club president
Obituaries from the Republican Regina M. Rivenburgh Regina M. (Ponzi) Rivenburgh, 80, of Springfield died on Friday, June 10. Born and raised in St. Johnsville, New York, she moved to Massachusetts...
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Springfield law firm donates to tornado relief effort using same tactic as...
For every person that "likes" the Alekman DiTusa LLC page on Facebook, five dollars will be donated to the Pioneer Valley Red Cross to support tornado victims. Alekman DiTusa, LLC has pledged to...
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UMass president Jack Wilson refuses to comment on seeking Attorney General...
University of Massachusetts Chancellor Robert C. Holub sent a letter to UMass President Jack M. Wilson demanding the Attorney General's office investigate the leak of Holub's confidential evaluation...
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YMCA, Head Start and 65 other Western Mass day care centers win grants to...
None of the grants were more than $10,000 per location Republican file photo A total of 65 child care centers across Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden counties have received small grants to boost their...
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Holyoke police close two social clubs after investigating under-age drinking
Police acted on complaints from people in the community about under-age drinking at the clubs. submitted photoVictor Manuel Cruz, arrested on drug charges, police said. HOLYOKE – Police shut down two...
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Holyoke Community College to play host to conference on innovation and...
Topics of the day-long conference will deal with being innovative and using technology to help communities and businesses. File photo | The RepublicanHolyoke City Hall. HOLYOKE – Innovation,...
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Massachusetts request for federal disaster assistance forwarded to White...
Patrick hopes for a speedy decision on federal disaster aid, but a FEMA official cautioned that those decisions can take time. SPRINGFIELD – The formal request from the governor to the Obama...
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Jury weighs charges against ex-Mass. speaker
The federal jury weighing charges against former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi and two associates is set to begin its first full day of deliberations Tuesday. AP file photoGov. Deval...
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Springfield City Council approves redistricting plan
Springfield's voting district boundaries must be reviewed and adjusted every 10 years in conjunction with population shifts. File photo | The Republican SPRINGFIELD – The City Council has approved a...
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Fitchburg: 6-alarm blaze destroys 47-unit apartment building
A six-alarm fire in Fitchburg on Monday tore through a five-story, 47-unit apartment building on Main Street, but authorities said no one was injured in the blaze, which destroyed the 19th century...
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AP News Analysis: Mitt Romney leaves GOP debate unscathed
Romney, the former Massachusetts governor who leads in early GOP polls and fundraising efforts, had a surprisingly easy go of it during Monday night's Republican presidential debate. He looked calm...
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