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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Longmeadow to open new parish center
The parish center will be used as an auxiliary room for church gatherings such as funeral receptions and church group meetings. File photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanWorkers from Malone...
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Free legal advice available to tornado victims today thanks to bar associations
The Massachusetts and Hampden county bar associations have teamed up for a special Dial-A-Lawyer program through 6 p.m. today Victims of the tornadoes that hit Central and Western Massachusetts on...
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Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley says 'global payments' to...
Gov. Deval Patrick has proposed legislation that would move the state away from a fee-for-service approach to health care and toward global payments by creating accountable care organizations to...
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Speed believed to be factor in motorcycle crash on Massachusetts Turnpike in...
State police continue to probe the early Sunday morning crash. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD – Speed is believed to be a factor in a collision between two motorcycles on the Massachusetts Turnpike...
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Springfield City Council, mayor urge passage of stronger seat belt law
The bill is being reviewed by a Joint Legislative committee on public safety. File photo by Lori Stabile / The RepublicanNo one was injured when this car crashed into a house on State Street in Monson...
View ArticleCorrections officer faces criminal charges in connection with alleged prank...
Demoranville will be arraigned in Springfield District Court on July 27. SPRINGFIELD - A sergeant with the state Department of Corrections faces two criminal charges in Springfield District Court in...
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PM News Links: Supersonic jet concept unveiled at Paris Air Show, a dating...
A Northampton man charged with trafficking cocaine is being held on $100,000 bail The Irish TimesEads presents its new jet concept at the 49th International Paris Air Show, at Le Bourget, yesterday....
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Stocks sink as Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke voices caution on economy
Bernanke said some of the problems plaguing the economy "may be stronger and more persistent than we thought." By MATTHEW CRAFT and STAN CHOE | AP Business Writers Associated PressFederal Reserve...
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Springfield arson squad investigating 'MacGyver bombs' found in Forest Park...
Several of the chemical bombs have been found throughout the city over the past two weeks, according to the fire department SPRINGFIELD - The city Arson and Bomb Squad is investigating the discovery...
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Springfield-area lawyers help tornado victims
At the the Disaster Relief Dial-A-Lawyer event, questions included "Can I get my security deposit back for an apartment that can't be lived in because of the storm?" The Republican / Michael S....
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South Hadley School Committee upholds 3 percent raise for superintendent Gus...
Residents Luke Gelinas and Darby O'Brien won a judgment in court that the School Committee raised Sayer's salary in executive session, or behind closed doors, in violation of the state Open Meeting...
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Springfield City Council slashes $2.7 million from proposed FY12 budget
Mayor Domenic Sarno predicted more layoffs and cuts in services. File photo | The Republican SPRINGFIELD – The City Council slashed about $2.7 million from the proposed fiscal year 2012 budget,...
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Former Agawam resident Eric Hogan drowns on honeymoon in Bar Harbor, Maine
The 28-year-old drowned in Frenchman Bay after kayaking off Hancock Point and getting caught in stiff winds, a Maine State Police spokeswoman said. AGAWAM – Eric M. Hogan, who grew up in Agawam, died...
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Disabled South Hadley High School teacher Debra Caldieri, who taught Phoebe...
Eileen Moore, Prince's aunt, told the South Hadley School Committee she has been paying Caldieri's insurance premiums since her money ran out. Watch video The Republican | Dave RobackSouth Hadley High...
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Old Bureau of Narcotics Mafia file sells at New York auction for nearly $11,000
Anyone interested in "The Godfather" movie series and "The Sopranos" television show will find the files fascinating, an auction expert said. View full sizeAssociated PressThis undated photo provided...
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Displaced tornado victims tire of emergency shelter, long for homes to call...
There are still 122 people in the Springfield shelter and another 85 in West Springfield. The local red cross is committed to finding each a permanent home. Republican staff photo by Don TreegerCots...
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Louisville tornado touches down near Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs is where the Kentucky Derby has been run for more than 130 years. Associated PressJohn Velazquez rides Animal Kingdom to victory during the 137th Kentucky Derby horse race last month...
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President Barack Obama announces 33,000 surge troops leaving Afghan
Said Obama to a country eager for an exit: "The tide of war is receding." Watch video Associated PressPresident Barack Obama delivers a televised address from the East Room of the White House in...
View ArticleChristopher Willson, partner of Michael Armitage, found guilty of fraud,...
Willson was found guilty of one count each of conspiracy to defraud the United States and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, six counts of wire fraud and four counts of false claims. BOSTON –...
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Feud between Massachusetts Governor's Councilors Thomas Merrigan and Marilyn...
After the prolonged flare-up, councilors voted 6-0 to approve the nomination of Darren Alston as clerk magistrate of Northampton District Court. File photo (Merrigan) and State House News Service...
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