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Two local stars ready to compete in Special Olympics in Athens
“I just zone out, and I look at the finish line, and I just keep running.” Janelle Evrart, of Springfield, plans to compete in bocce during the Special Olympics in Greece this summer. Two young women...
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Shaq implicated in street gang beatdown of man who claimed to have sex tape...
Members of a Los Angeles street gang are facing charges in the 2008 beating of a man who claimed he had a sex tape of Shaquille O'Neal and that the former NBA star was behind the attack. FILE - Boston...
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Hacker group Lulz Security claims to have hit CIA website
A group of hackers who breached the Senate computer system earlier this week claimed responsibility for problems with the CIA's website Wednesday. (Official logo for Lulz Security)Lulz Security is a...
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Greenfield literacy students tackle James Joyce's novel 'Ulysses'
Students at the Greenfield-based chapter of The Literacy Project took on sections of the book because their teacher, Joseph Panzica, wanted to challenge them. Photo by Jeff Brown Richard J. Riddle,...
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AM News Links: Video of Stanley Cup reactions in Boston and Vancouver; Photo...
Video of Stanley Cup reactions in Boston and Vancouver, photo essay of lunar eclipse from around the world, and more interesting news from around the world. A police car burns during a riot in...
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Springfield city councilors propose fewer furlough days for lower paid,...
Under a City Council proposal, non-bargaining staff earning $100,000 or more would be required to take 14 or 15 unpaid furlough days, while employees making less than $25,000 would take no furloughs....
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Your Comments: Readers react to ex-Massachusetts speaker Salvatore DiMasi's...
Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi was convicted Wednesday on corruption charges. Here is what our readers are saying about it. Associated Press photoFormer Massachusetts House...
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Thursday June 16
Today's poll: Did you watch game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals? The Republican | Greg Saulmon06.15.2011 | HOLYOKE - Bruins fans at Brennan's Place on High St. react following the team's victory in game...
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Agawam School Committee creates new position for curriculum and instruction
The School Committee had create a new position at a lower salary to replace that of assistant school superintendent for curriculum and instruction. AGAWAM – The School Committee has agreed to create...
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West Springfield tornado victims have tough time finding new housing
Refugees homeless because of the tornado want to remain in West Springfield, but are having a hard time finding new housing there. Mohammed Najeeb, the long term relief coordinator for Lutheran Social...
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Charles W. Medeiros, long-time Westfield city councilor, dies after short...
Medeiros, always colorful and often bombastic in his service to the city, served as city councilor for 32 years Don Treeger / The RepublicanLong-time city councilor Charles W. Medeiros, while serving...
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Unemployment applications drop, but remain high
Applications have been above 400,000 for 10 straight weeks, evidence that the job market is weak compared to earlier this year. Associated PressPeople walk past a "now hiring" sign outside the future...
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Rush Limbaugh's 'Two if by Tea' urges consumers to rise above 'sameness and...
Rush Limbaugh announced a new sweet tea product designed to convey American ideals and patriotism, as well as provide a refreshing summer beverage. The front page of Limbaugh's "Two if by Tea" website...
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Charles W. Medeiros, 32-year Westfield city councilor, former mayor, dies
Medeiros served 32 years on the Westfield City Council and was twice acting mayor of the Whip City The Republican file photoFormer Westfield City Council President Charles W. Medeiros, who died June...
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AP sources: Anthony Weiner to resign over sexting scandal
The seven-term Democrat's decision to leave Congress marks at least an ignominious pause if not an end in a once-promising career. Associated PressIn this June 6, 2011 file photo, U.S. Rep. Anthony...
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Developing: Haz-mat response prompts closure of large section of Springfield...
Officials have tentatively set a press conference to discuss the situation at 11:15 a.m. Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanEmergency personnel, citing potential hazardous materials situation,...
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Obituaries today: Hazel Paige of Springfield, 96, worked for Springfield...
Obituaries from today's Republican. Hazel L. Paige AGAWAM - Hazel (Lewis) Paige, 96, of Springfield, died on Monday at Heritage Hall West. A native of Oxford, N.C., she was the daughter of the late...
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Massachusetts unemployment rate falls to 7.6%
This is the lowest unemployment rate the state has seen since February 2009. BOSTON – The Massachusetts unemployment rate is continuing to fall. In May the rate dropped to 7.6 percent, down from 7.8...
View ArticleThursday tornado resource roundup: How to apply for FEMA aid
The president's declaration of a federal disaster area means the federal government will pay for the majority of the storm-related costs. Below is a list of announcements regarding resources and...
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Advocates for illegal immigrants hope Massachusetts will follow Connecticut's...
Westfield state Rep. Donald Humason said he hopes Massachusetts lawmakers will observe Connecticut like a “laboratory” to determine how the new law affects illegal immigration. By KYKE CHENEY BOSTON -...
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