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Obama likely to cut 10,000 troops from Afghanistan
The White House said Obama would address the nation from the White House at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Associated PressIn a Feb. 14, 2010 file photo, a U.S. soldier returns fire as others run for cover during...
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Juan, Carlos and Leonardo Perez held without bail in slaying of 23-year-old...
Fuentes' slaying was the second homicide in Holyoke in two days. This is an updated version of a story posted at 4:30 this morning. Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanCarlos, Leonardo and Juan...
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Watch Live: Tornado recovery forum held in Springfield
Watch a live video stream starting at 3 p.m. S.P. Sullivan, MassLive.comGov. Deval Patrick and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno listen to presentations at the tornado recovery forum at the Basketball...
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Conviction of Salvatore DiMasi on corruption charges has taken toll on public...
“I think frankly it’s not just the conviction, it’s the whole sordid episode that has shaken people’s confidence in state government,” Patrick said. AP file photoGov. Deval Patrick, left, is seen here...
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New England Patriots owner pledges $100,000 match to aid Massachusetts...
Patriots football player Ron Brace said he is concerned about his Springfield hometown and all those who have lost their homes and possessions. View full sizeThe Republican | Mark M. MurrayNew England...
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Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick inks bill with $15 million to pay for...
The bill also has $10 million for grants to prevent youth violence. BOSTON – Gov. Deval L. Patrick today signed a bill that will help pay for state costs associated with damage from the June 1...
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West Springfield Town Councilor Brian Griffin to seek re-election
Griffin has stated supporting projects like building a new high school help continue to make West Springfield a great place to live. Brian J. Griffin WEST SPRINGFIELD – Town Councilor Brian J. Griffin...
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Suzanne Scallion, Westfield's new superintendent of schools, plans early start
The School Committee has finalized the hiring process, confirming a 3-year contract with a starting annual salary of $142,000. File photo | The RepublicanSuzanne Scallion, who will become...
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Pioneer Valley adds jobs, but Springfield unemployment rate edges up
The average hourly wage for all employees in the Greater Springfield was $23.35 in May, up from $23.30 in April and $23.22 in May 2010. SPRINGFIELD – The city’s unemployment rate rose slightly in May...
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Springfield's Caring Health Center expansion still on track despite tornado...
The center, which treats 40,000 patients a year, is the second-largest immigrant health provider in Massachusetts. View full sizeThe Republican | Michael BeswickA view of the Caring Health Center at...
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Stocks close up for 4th straight day on Greek hopes
Materials producers and other companies whose profits are closely tied to global economic growth had the biggest gains. By MATTHEW CRAFT and STAN CHOE | AP Business Writers Associated PressRiot police...
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Massachusetts Legislature approves $10 million for violence prevention for...
Springfield ranked No. 2 in the state from 2006 to 2010 in the number of homicides of people less than 23 years old, and Holyoke was tied at No. 10. The Republican | Joe DeburroThe Massachusetts...
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Holyoke police chief search committee wanted more finalists than Pedro Perez...
The mayor plans to announce a police chief Monday to replace the retired Anthony Scott. Submitted photosHolyoke police chief search finalists James M. Neiswanger, left, and Pedro J. Perez, right....
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Former Palmer High School student claims in lawsuit ex-guidance counselor...
Former guidance counselor Patrick Van Amburgh, the town and several town officials were named in the U.S. District Court suit. File photo | The RepublicanPalmer High School. PALMER – A lawsuit has...
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Democrat Harry Reid: Mitt Romney 'doesn't know who he is'
Reid, the top elected Mormon in the Democratic Party, says the country is not ready for fellow Mormon Romney to be the Republicans' presidential nominee. Associated PressU.S. Sen. Harry Reid,...
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Westborough teacher resigns after showing racy video
Reading teacher Sarah Jordan showed a portion of the video "Superman" by rapper Eminem during a class on media analysis. File photo | Associated PressRapper Eminem performs at Yankee Stadium in New...
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Amid tragedy and destruction from tornado, officials speak of long-term plans...
Monson town manager Gretchen Neggers said the town it is difficult to look past the damage to think of rebuilding. "We're trying to get past the horror and see the opportunity," she said. Watch video...
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Greek prime minister George Papandreou survives confidence vote in parliament
Papandreou now faces a critical vote next week on a massive austerity package that Greece's international creditors have said must pass by the end of June. Associated PressGreek Prime Minister George...
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New Northampton police facility appears to be on budget target
The 31,000-square-foot facility is going up next to the current station, which was built in 1964 and has become obsolete for modern police work. Artist's conception of new Northampton police station....
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Utah man updated Facebook status during standoff
Jason Valdez of Utah updated his Facebook status while holding a woman hostage and was told by a friend where the SWAT officers where outside the house. In this June 17, 2011 photo, officers approach...
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