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Bank of America in $8.5 billion mortgage settlement
Bank of America and its Countrywide unit will pay $8.5 billion to settle claims that the lenders sold poor-quality mortgage-backed securities that went sour when the housing market collapsed....
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South Hadley Public Library introduces new adult summer program
The new program will allow parents and other grown-ups to enjoy a feast of learning at the same time as kids are attending the children’s Summer Reading Program. File photo | The RepublicanThe South...
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Investigators raid Wilbraham home, seize 73 marijuana plants, arrest Mark and...
The raid was conducted by Wilbraham police and federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents Republican file photo WILBRAHAM – Police and federal agents raided a Brainard Road home Tuesday, seized 73...
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Lawsuit by Springfield biomass plant developer leaves monetary damages open
The Land Court lawsuit by Palmer Renewable Energy does not demand a set amount of money but centers on permit restoration. Rendering of proposed biomass plant SPRINGFIELD – A lawsuit by the firm...
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Your Comments: Readers react to Palmer resident Jay Noone's refusal to pay...
Some say he is a hero while others are upset that he hasn't paid the same taxes they presumably paid. What is your take on the issue? View full size(Republican Photo/ Lori Stabile)Joseph F. "Jay"...
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Wall Street: Stocks open higher as Greece nears debt solution
Greek lawmakers passed a controversial austerity bill that was needed to get emergency loans. STOCK MARKETS Here are links to the stock exchanges in New York: N.Y. stock exchange:...
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Private equity firms to take over BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's Wholesale Club is being acquired for roughly $2.8 billion in a widely expected deal. AP file photoBJ's said its board unanimously approved the buyout and is recommending that shareholders vote...
View ArticleConvicted killer Adam Zachs, on run since 1989, returns to Hartford
Zachs was convicted of the 1987 murder of Peter Carone outside a West Hartford restaurant. HARTFORD, Conn. — A convicted killer who fled Connecticut and set up a new life in Mexico is returning to his...
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Gas leak at UMass Amherst leads to evacuation of Boyden Gym
Berkshire Gas made the repair, but will remain on-scene to test the pipe under pressure. View full size This story has been updated from its original version. AMHERST - A gas line rupture south of the...
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Hub gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger headed back to court for hearing on...
His provisional lawyer is expected to argue that Bulger is indigent and entitled to a court-appointed attorney. James 'Whitey' Bulger BOSTON – James “Whitey” Bulger is headed back to court to ask for...
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First Congregational Church of West Springfield to hold healing service for...
The pastor of the church wants those who suffered in the tornado to know that her congregation cares. WEST SPRINGFIELD – The First Congregational Church will conduct a special prayer service and...
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Fire at Kloter Farms furniture store in Ellington, Conn., causes millions in...
The country store that features home furnishings and furniture was destroyed but the store that sells sheds and gazebos was not affected. Large fire damages Kloter Farms store: wwlp.com ELLINGTON,...
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Shay Edwards, sole adult charged with group beating of gay man, released on...
Four males and four females, all juveniles, have also been charged in the attack. Shay Edwards SPRINGFIELD – Shay Andre Edwards, the sole adult charged in beating and robbery of a 30-year-old gay man,...
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Westfield School Committee erases budget shortfall for coming fiscal year
A consolidation of some School Department and city departments is expected later this year. WESTFIELD – School officials have erased a shortfall of more than $500,000 in the new School Department...
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Obituaries today: William F. Richards was decorated war veteran
Obituaries from The Republican William F. Richards William F. Richards, 88, of Westfield passed away on Sunday, June 26. Born and raised in Agawam, William had lived in Westfield since 1970. On...
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Emotional scars left by tornadoes could linger; American Red Cross providing...
American Red Cross mental-health workers have provided well over 1,500 consultations since the tornadoes Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanAmerican Red Cross workers Dorothy A. Brier, left and Wendy...
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PM News Links: Michele Bachmann insists she's no Sarah Palin clone, one in 15...
Two pieces of steel from the World Trade Center were transported to the Military Museum of Southern New England in Danbury, Conn. Associated PressRep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., left, waves to the...
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Kloter Farms officials confident of rebuilding business after devastating fire
The store's marketing director, Todd Root, said the company is confident it will be able to rebuild its business. This is an updated version of a story posted at 11:11 this morning. Photo by Jim...
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US appeals court upholds Obama health care law
More than 30 legal challenges have been filed over the health care overhaul. The case is expected to eventually reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Associated PressA protester holds a sign during a protest...
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Sixteen Acres resident Nicholas Korniotes denies cultivation of marijuana,...
The suspect was ordered held in lieu of $30,000 cash bail Nicholas J. Korniotes SPRINGFIELD – A 40-year-old Sixteen Acres man, arrested Tuesday after police discovered what they described as a...
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