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Massachusetts family's 9/11 lawsuit questions security at Logan International...
The family of a Massachusetts man killed in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks says newly released court documents show security problems at Boston's airport the day of attacks are to blame for the...
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South Hadley teacher Deb Caldieri claims harassment and bullying from...
Former Latin teacher Deb Caldieri claims her current condition and the chain of events that led her there were a result of her refusal to keep quiet following Prince's death. Phoebe Prince SOUTH...
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Appreciation: Stories about former Westfield City Councilor Charlie Medeiros...
Former Westfield City Councilor Charles W. Medeiros died June 16 at the age of 66. The Republican file photoThe late Westfield City Councilor Charles W. Medeiros is shown here campaigning for...
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New Pentagon guidelines spell out how to wage a cyberwar, handle cyber attacks
President Barack Obama has signed executive orders that lay out how far military commanders around the globe can go in using cyberattacks and other computer-based operations against enemies and as...
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Amherst Police Detective David Foster honored by community with award
Based on his work supporting and educating the community, Detective David Foster of the Amherst Police Department was honored recently by the Amherst Pelham Education Association. Detective David...
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In wake of DiMasi conviction, Massachusetts GOP to propose changes to House...
Republican lawmakers are offering what they say is the first comprehensive update of the Massachusetts House "Code of Ethical Conduct" in 25 years. File photo / Associated PressFormer Massachusetts...
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Wednesday June 22
Today's Poll: Should tornado victims in Monson be forced to move temporary trailers to plots where their homes once stood? (Republican photo/ Robert Rizzuto)A colorful sunrise over the city of...
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AM News Links: FTC approves company that will keep your Facebook records for...
The FTC has approved a company that will data mine your social networking profiles and keep the data for 7 years, more bears sighted in Northampton, and more headlines. Lightning illuminates the sky...
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Chicopee schools adopt stricter dress code
The policy bans revealing clothing, flip-flop sandals, offensive statements printed on clothing and hats. Republican file photoHere is an example of the Springfield Schools uniforms. These are for...
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Springfield police arrest Emmanuel Velazquez-Garcia and Lyndsay Paquette for...
Emmanuel Velazquez-Garcia, 34, of Dickenson Street and Lyndsay Paquette, 25, of Belmont Avenue, both of Springfield, were arrested early Wednesday morning after police allegedly matched one of their...
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Ludlow selectmen continue hearing on proposed smart growth zoning districts
The selectmen are being asked by a Smart Growth Zoning Advisory Committee to recommend four smart growth zoning districts for the town. LUDLOW – The Board of Selectmen has continued until a future...
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Officials: Southwest wildfires will blaze until rain season
Millions of acres across Arizona, New Mexico and west Texas have been scorched in recent weeks. Associated PressTwo elk walk through smoke from a burnout fire as firefighters battle the Wallow Fire in...
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials review Vermont Yankee grades
The NRC gave the reactors good marks in a review issued in March, and now is inviting public comment. Associated Press photoThe Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant is seen on the banks of the...
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New York state inches toward action on gay marriage bill
The Democrat-led Assembly is ready to adopt additional religious protections in the bill proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Associated Press photoRobb Penders of Albany, N.Y., holds a sign during a...
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Amherst to proceed with regional dispatch center without South Hadley
Amherst officials will finalize a memorandum of understanding with Hadley, Pelham and Belchertown officials. John P. Musante AMHERST - Despite South Hadley’s decision not to join a regional emergency...
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Al Gore: Obama lacks 'bold action' on global warming
Gore contends that Obama has made little progress on the problem since Republican President George W. Bush. Associated PressIn this Jan. 9, 2011 file photo, former US Vice President and Nobel Peace...
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Justin Hurst to seek at-large Springfield City Council seat
He is married to School Committee member Denise Hurst, and is the son of former School Committee member Marjorie Hurst . Justin J. Hurst SPRINGFIELD – Justin J. Hurst has announced his candidacy for...
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Obituaries today: Eric Hogan was enrolled in UMass Medical Center Ph.D...
Obituaries from The Republican Eric Hogan Eric Hogan, 28, of Webster, and formerly of Feeding Hills died on Sunday June 19 in a kayaking accident on the last day of his honeymoon. Born in Springfield,...
View ArticleDude! NY man's tossed bag of marijuana lands on police cruiser
Schmidt threw a small bag of marijuana, which landed on the hood of the trooper's car. BUFFALO, N.Y. — State police say a man's effort to ditch some drugs from a moving car in western New York didn't...
View ArticleMassachusetts Republicans call for raising cap on campaign contributions
The party cited a Boston Herald editorial that said lopsided one-party rule “aided and abetted” just-convicted former Speaker Salvatore DiMasi who was convicted last week in a kickback scheme. BOSTON...
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