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'Wrong way driver' crashes her car on Interstate 91 in Holyoke; charges...
An early-Saturday-morning car crash on Interstate 91 remains under investigation after a woman allegedly drove south in the northbound lanes of I-91. Republican file photo An updated story was posted...
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United Airlines blames outage that grounds planes nationwide on network...
United Airlines said Saturday that a computer glitch that grounded flights nationwide and left some passengers stranded overnight had been fixed. United Airlines passengers crowd the United ticketing...
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Chicopee City Council to consider new ways to charge fees
The current fee to apply for a home occupation permit is $100. Republican file photo CHICOPEE – The City Council is considering developing a new way to charge fees to residents applying for home...
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State police identify 'wrong-way driver' as Barbara Wytrwal, 47, of...
A state police spokesman has identified the woman accused of driving south in the northbound lanes of Interstate 91 early Saturday morning as 47-year-old Barbara Wytrwal of Easthampton, who allegedly...
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Easthampton mayor wants to turn over fish ladder construction to U.S. Army...
The Corps has not formally agreed to pick up the work, but Tautznik said the city is identifying funding sources and putting the pieces in place to make a deal. View full sizeThe Republican / Michael...
View ArticleWest Springfield businessman sets up scholarship fund for daughters of...
Victor E. Thomas Jr., who owns Ruggers Rugby and Soccer Supply in West Springfield and started a scholarship fund for the daughters of Angelica Guerrero, says he is thankful his store and employes...
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Downtown Northampton traffic improvements suggested by Nelson/Nygaard...
One effect of the wide streets is the creation of overly large intersections that put pedestrians unnecessarily at risk, the report states. The consultant's report suggests creating a small park in...
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Sure Women Conference in Springfield inspires change and empowerment of women
When you change the way you think about yourself, you become empowered to change the world around you. That was the message delivered to hundreds of attendees of the Sure Women Conference at the...
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Springfield tornado photo storms around the world
The photo was posted on Twitter, called “tweeting,” at 4:50 p.m. that afternoon. He stayed in his office to do some more work, and the photo was re-tweeted for the first time at 4:56. The Associated...
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TORN ASUNDER: Tornadoes carve path of destruction through Western Massachusetts
In the wake of the June 1 storms that ravaged the region, communities immediately began work to help residents and businesses recover. Watch video The Republican | Michael S. Gordon06.14.2011 |...
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Springfield fire claims life of 43-year-old Matthew Babin
Most of the damage was caused by heavy smoke and confined to the basement, where the fire is believed to have started, according to a Fire Department spokesman. This is an update to a story posted...
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Outpouring of support from agencies, volunteers follows Western Massachusetts...
Community leaders say there is a solid foundation of people united to aid in the rebuilding effort. The Republican | Mark M. MurrayDanielle LaTaille, social services director for the Salvation Army in...
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REBUILDING: Small stories, big hearts follow Western Massachusetts tornadoes
The people of Western Massachusetts used their wits and opened their hearts to raise funds and spirits in the wake of the devastating tornadoes that struck the region. The Republican | John...
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Springfield continues to stabilize, begins recovery
The city estimates that 1,000 structures and tens of thousands of trees were damaged. Staff map by Bob RichThe path of the tornado through Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – Robert Hassett, the city’s...
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Palmer School Committee wants public input on superintendent search
Palmer School Superintendent Gerald A. Fournier is retiring at the end of the month. Gerald A. Fournier PALMER – The Palmer School Committee is inviting residents to the Palmer High School library on...
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Hampden County Bar Association to offer free legal advice to Western...
Massachusetts residents facing legal issues due to the tornadoes can call volunteer attorneys for free legal advice from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 22. Thomas A. Kenefick III of the Hampden County Bar...
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Westfield garden tour to raise money for Grandmother's Garden
“The purpose is to preserve Grandmothers’ Garden” located on land donated to Westfield by the late Albert Steiger in honor of his mother, Mary Steiger, said O’Connell. Republican File Photo8.9.10...
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Springfield appoints principals
The annual salary for Dakin and Milner is $95,000, while the salary is set at $89,250, for Allen, Thomas and Stetkiewicz. SPRINGFIELD – Superintendent of Schools Alan J. Ingram has announced the...
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Communities, state deal with trees downed by tornadoes, building debris
The sheer volume of the vegetative debris, which raises both fears of fire and flood, also poses a major challenge. The Republican / Michael S. GordonA collaborative of tree service companies are...
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Amherst man gets Father's Day gift of twins
“It’s Father’s Day every day,” said first-time father Andrew Logan. Watch video The Republican / Mark M. MurrayAndrew Logan holds his new born daughter Sejal, and his wife Rohini Harvey, holds Iris,...
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