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Springfield Preservation Trust begins survey of properties damaged in tornadoes
The Trust has recruited volunteers to help with the “sidewalk assessment,” which will serve as a preliminary gauge of the extent of damage. File photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanTrees and...
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Springfield police arrest 9 suspects, ranging in age from 12 to 19, following...
The suspects have been charged with committing a hate crime. Shay Edwards SPRINGFIELD – Police charged 5 males and 4 females, ranging in age from 12 to 19, with committing a hate crime following the...
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Shooting in Springfield's North End sends 3 men to Baystate Medical Center,...
Police later arrested 17-year-old Aisha Khan after she became violent at Baystate. Aisha Kuilan SPRINGFIELD – Detectives are probing a Monday night shooting in the North End that sent three men to...
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PM News Links: Finding a lawyer for Bulger is tough task, U.S. backs...
A California law that banned the sale of violent video games to minors was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. AP Photo/Jane Flavell CollinsIn this courtroom sketch, James "Whitey" Bulger stands...
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Ware to ask Casino Theater owner Fred McLennan to pay costs of demolition
Town Manager Mary Tzambazakis said if there is no payment received the town will probably try to recoup its expenses by selling the property. File photo by Don Treeger / The RepublicanThe remains of...
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Westfield State, MassMutual executives tapped to lead Springfield's tornado...
Gerald Hayes has more than 30 years of economic development experience and Nicholas Fyntrilakis is chairman of DevelopSpringfield. Photos by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanGerald W. Hayes, a vice...
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Polish World War II veteran Kazimierz Barut recalls ordeals, keeps history alive
The Chicopee resident continues to tell his story of surviving Communist oppression, evacuation, forced labor and combat. Cori Urban photoKazimierz Barut, of Chicopee, talks with members of the Armes...
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Victor Critelli of Springfield loses driver's license, gets 2 years...
Victor Critelli will not be able to drive a car again. Victor T. Critelli PALMER - An 87-year-old Springfield man plead guilty to a reduced charge of negligent motor vehicle operation Tuesday in...
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Prosecutors drop 1994 racketeering indictment against Whitey Bulger
U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz said prosecutors consider a 1999 indictment charging Bulger with 19 murders the stronger case. BOSTON — Federal prosecutors on Tuesday dismissed a 1994 racketeering...
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News Corp. to sell MySpace this week
The News Corp.-owned website All Things D reported that MySpace was on the verge of being sold for $20 million to $30 million. Associated PressThis screenshot shows the MySpace website page Wednesday...
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Hampshire Council of Governments hires Eric Weiss to coordinate sustainable...
The Hampshire Council of Governments will work on issues related to renewable energy sources with the appointment of Eric L. Weiss as sustainability director. File photo / The RepublicanEric L. Weiss,...
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Tornado turned Monson resident Judi Bedell's life upside down -- literally
Bedell ran into a bathroom and was sucked out a window as her home was tossed into the air. File photo by Lori Stabile / The RepublicanJudy Bedell's home at 11 Stewart Avenue is seen after the tornado...
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Decision on Whitey Bulger's public defender postponed
Prosecutors have objected to giving Bulger a public defender, citing the more than $800,000 in cash they found in Bulger's apartment and "family resources." BOSTON — Federal prosecutors moved Tuesday...
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Strong Nike earnings help lead stocks on Wall Street higher
Other industries that do well during periods of economic expansion led the stock market higher. By DAVID K. RANDALL and FRANCESCA LEVY | AP Business Writers Associated PressThe Nike Air Jordan logo is...
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Sisters of Providence Health System in Springfield and Holyoke Medical Center...
The Sisters of Providence Health System received $2 million state grant and the Holyoke Medical Center received $925,000. File photos | The RepublicanHolyoke Medical Center, top, and Mercy Medical...
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Christine Lagarde selected to head International Monetary Fund, marking break...
Lagarde will become the first woman to lead the global lending organization, which is recovering from a sex scandal involving the man she'll replace. Associated PressFrench Finance Minister Christine...
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In win for President Obama, Senate panel OKs U.S. operation in Libya
The 14-5 vote in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee stood in sharp contrast to the House's overwhelmingly rejection of a similar step last week. Associated PressLibyan leader Moammar Gadhafi is...
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NATO helicopters end Kabul hotel siege; 6 dead
6 suicide bombers attacked the Inter-Continental hotel frequented by Afghan officials and foreign visitors. Associated PressThis video image shows an Afghan security officer directing vehicles near...
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Palmer police officers shoot 'crazy' dog on Flynt Street
The dog, which was described as a pitbull-mix, tore apart the cushions, slammed into the picture window repeatedly and charged at the officers and dog officer. File photo PALMER – Police had to shoot...
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As Palmer tries to evict him for non-payment of taxes, Jay Noone calls...
Noone, a Bondsville firefighter, said he has never paid property taxes, and contends the town of Palmer is not a government. View full sizeThe Republican | Lori StabileJoseph F. "Jay" Noone stands in...
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