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Reported road rage incident on Interstate 91 in Deerfield leads to arrest of...
The suspect was wanted on a warrant out of Boston for possession of a firearm without a permit. Republican file photo DEERFIELD – A reported road rage incident on Interstate 91 Monday morning led to...
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Massachusetts AG Martha Coakley recommends fines against Otis, Wayland boards...
An investigation found 2 separate violations against Otis selectmen, who met at the Otis Poultry Farm to discuss how to discipline the town's police chief. The Republican file photo | Michael S....
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Luis Cintron of Springfield denies fatal stabbing of Carlos Beslanga
Beslanga's sister shouted out "murderer" and his mother dropped to the courtroom floor wailing in grief. file photoLuis M. Cintron Updates a story posted Monday at 11:12 a.m. SPRINGFIELD – The sister...
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Western Massachusetts residents affected by tornado visit FEMA disaster...
Six of the nine recovery centers, operated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, were open as of Monday and the remaining three are scheduled to open Tuesday morning. Staff photo by Michael S....
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Holyoke School Committee approves spending plan of $88.2 million
The city appropriation in the school budget for the next fiscal year is $62.8 million, with the state funding most of the school budget. School Committee member Michael J. Moriarty HOLYOKE – No...
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Palmer Town Council appoints Charles Blanchard as interim town manager
Charles Blanchard will be paid $450 a day, and work a minimum of eight hours a day, four days a week, as the interim town manager. He also will be reimbursed for mileage expenses for on-the-job...
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Holyoke police arrest Juan Perez in shooting murder of Reynaldo Fuentes; more...
The suspect in the city's 2nd murder of the year was arrested hours after the shooting death at Appleton and Elm streets. View full sizeStaff photo by Michael BeswickA state police detective searches...
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Search for Congamond Lakes drowning victim Larry Cauley was hampered by murky...
Cauley's body was discovered 200 feet from shore in about 35 feet of water. Submitted photo | Nicole SpenceLarry Cauley prepares to perform in the American International College Garret Players...
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Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society withdraws from national contest to focus...
The animal shelter was directly in the path of the tornado when it touched down in the South End of Springfield. File photo by Don Treeger / The RepublicanChristine Duross, an employee of the Dakin...
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Holyoke police: city's latest homicide was a family affair; 3 brothers...
Police continue to investigate back-to-back homicides in Holyoke on Sunday and Monday. The crimes don't appear to be linked, according to police, who've arrested three brothers in connection with one...
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Springfield police nab pair for alleged gunpoint robbery of two teenage girls
Police say 24-year-old Julio Carrero and 19-year-old Miguel Pizzaro robbed two 16-year-old girls at gunpoint early Monday morning in Springfield's Forest Park neighborhood. Springfield Police...
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Chicopee City Clerk Keith Rattell says budget cuts will cripple his office
The proposal trims the staff by half and cuts the clerk's salary by $5,000. Republican file photoChicopee City Clerk Keith W. Rattell stands behind the counter in his office. CHICOPEE – A proposal to...
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AM News Links: Murder, fear on rise in Puerto Rico; President Obama now...
Poor performance led to partial cancellation of Amy Winehouse's European tour, convicted Massachusetts lobbyist had 'no-show' job, and more of this morning's news. AP Photo/The Boston Globe, John...
View ArticleI-91 southbound lanes re-open at Exit 18 following construction spill
The southbound lanes of Interstate 91 have re-opened at Exit 18 after a tar spill re-routed traffic to Route 5. This is an update of a story posted a 8:38 a.m. EASTHAMPTON- The southbound lanes of...
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Stocks rise for 4th straight day on hopes for improvement in Greek economy
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 75 points in early trading. STOCK MARKETS Here are links to the stock exchanges in New York:N.Y. stock exchange: http://www.nyse.comNasdaq:...
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Google Street View told to stop taking pictures of streets in India
India is especially sensitive about detailed photographs and locations of key buildings being made public since the attacks in Mumbai three years ago, in which 10 gunmen rampaged through city...
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Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords has book deal, husband Mark Kelly retires...
The couple is working on the memoir together for Scribner books. FILE - In this undated file photo provided by the office of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Giffords, left, is shown with her husband, NASA...
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PM News Links: 19-year-old arrested for hacking Sony, a look at the Bruins'...
For-profit colleges in Massachusetts could face scrutiny from the State Legislature. 19 year-old arrested in London for hacking Sony [CNN.com] Sony Creative SoftwareThe Sony logo Bruins rack up...
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Monson Developmental Center cleaning laundry for tornado victims
Two days after the tornadoes struck the region, the Monson Developmental Center expanded its hours, so its eight-member staff could help tornado victims by doing their laundry for free. Photo by Lori...
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Palmer Town Council approves $30.5 million budget for coming fiscal year
Councilors unanimously approved funding a capital improvement stabilization account, funding a police cruiser for $32,000, and setting the compensation for the council, Planning Board and School...
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