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Osama bin Laden wanted new name for al-Qaida to repair image
Bin Laden lamented in his final writings that al-Qaida was suffering from a marketing problem. Associated Press In this May 3, 2011 file photo, local residents gather outside a house, where al-Qaida...
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Western Massachusetts energy prices, at a glance
Here are the average energy prices in the Pioneer Valley for the week ending today. View full size
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Obituaries today: Pamela Reed, 52, worked at Frigo's, Belchertown Community...
Obituaries from The Republican. Pamela K. Reed BELCHERTOWN - Pamela Katsounakis Reed, 52, of Belchertown, Massachusetts and Londonderry,, Vt., died Wednesday at home after a battle with cancer. Born...
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Your Comments: Readers react to Chicopee schools new dress code for students
Chicopee students will have a new strict dress code to abide by as of the 2011-12 school year. The debate over whether it went too far or not far enough is far from settled. Here is what our readers...
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Gov. Deval Patrick emphasizes 'people'-focused policy, calls on Senate to...
Patrick recommended that Congress "put revenues on the table" just as the GOP was exiting spending talks over Democrat-proposed tax increases. S.P. Sullivan, MassLive.comGov. Deval Patrick speaks to...
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Lawyers for convicted former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi...
The motion seeks more than $5,200 in public legal counsel funding to pay for 6,765 pages of transcripts. File photo / Associated PressFormer Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi opens the car...
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New Holyoke Police Chief James Neiswanger introduced to public by Mayor...
Neiswanger, 48, said he will spend the early part of his tenure getting to know police officers and members of the community Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanHolyoke's new Police Chief ames M....
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U.S. House weighs cutting off funds for Libya mission
The House was scheduled to vote on dueling legislation: a resolution to continue American involvement in Libya and a bill to cut off funds for U.S. military attacks. Associated PressAn armed rebel...
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Gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, arrested after 16 years on the run, due for...
His longtime girlfriend Catherine Greig, who was captured with him in Santa Monica, Calif., will make her initial appearance in a different courtroom shortly afterward. View full sizeJames 'Whitey'...
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Day of healing for tornado victims planned at South Congregational Church in...
The church served as a shelter for dozens of people, including police officers, when the tornadoes barreled through the city. SPRINGFIELD - Yoga and other soothing activities will be available as a...
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Springfield police arrest Rafael Alvarez, 49. and Miguel Santana, 41, on...
Police said the suspect boasted business cards advertising their enterprise. Rafael Alvarez SPRINGFIELD – Two city men, charged by city police with dealing heroin Thursday afternoon in the Six Corners...
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Cheerios turn 70; Iconic cereal endures, sells
Cheerios has been General Mills' top name since 1951. Associated PressIn this June 16, 2011 photo, boxes of Cheerios are shown in a store in Akron, N.Y. The iconic cereal from General Mills is 70...
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Tamik Kirkland held gun on accomplice Trevin Smith to recruit help in...
Smith was held on $500,000 bail following a hearing in Hampden Superior Court. Tamik Kirkland, left, and Treven Smith are seen during recent court hearings in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – Accused killer...
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House rejects measure to continue U.S. role in Libya
The 295-123 vote was a major repudiation of the commander in chief. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama is photographed with soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division, many of whom have just...
View ArticleWarren police arrest three juveniles on break-in charges; cash, jewelry and...
Approximately $4,000 was stolen from a safe in one of the homes, and was used to buy marijuana and other illegal narcotics, Detective Chase said. WARREN - Warren police arrested three juveniles on...
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Peter Falk, TV's rumpled Columbo, has died
"Columbo" began its history in 1971 and continued into the 21st century. Associated PressActor Peter Falk, from "Columbo," arrives at NBC's 75th anniversary celebration, Sunday, May 5, 2002, at New...
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Westfield seeks state funding to replace tornado-damaged roof at Munger Hill...
Additional projects, including boiler replacements, are being scheduled for next year at 5 schools. WESTFIELD – The School Department will launch roof replacement projects at two elementary schools as...
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PM News Links: 'Whitey' Bulger tipster a mystery, with Bulger in custody,...
A Great Barrington resident with a history of mental health issues has been charged in connection with the aborted downtown arson spree. Associated Press photoSteve Martinez, assistant director in...
View ArticleChicopee robbery suspect locked inside store, uses gun to bust his way out,...
The robber was armed with a revolver with a 6- to 8-inch barrel, which police said is an unusual choice of weapon among street-level criminals. This is an update of a story originally posted at 5:40...
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'Green Bags' selling fast in anticipation of South Hadley's new trash...
The idea behind the new program is that, since people will be paying by the bag, they will make a greater effort to accumulate less trash and will recycle more. SOUTH HADLEY – With only a few glitches...
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