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Glenn Beck's last show on Fox News marks the end of an outrageous run
Beck had an unquestionably meteoric rise during his 2.5 years on Fox News. Associated PressGlenn Beck speaks at the "Restoring Honor" rally in front of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Saturday,...
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Video reviewed after body found in state-run pool in Fall River
Police are reviewing video from the pool for clues in the death of 36-year-old Marie Joseph. Associated PressIn this Monday, June 27, 2011 photo, children rinse off at one of the new shower stanchions...
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Deja vu all over again for Ontario-based trucking company and railway...
A driver for the same company lost his roof to the same bridge several months ago, police said. Republican file photo HOLYOKE – It was deja vu all over again Thursday morning for an Ontario trucking...
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Federal court judge allows Massachusetts to drop early 'Whitey' Bulger...
Judge Mark Wolf rejected a claim by Bulger’s lawyer that prosecutors were “judge shopping.” This is an updated version of a story posted at 8:50 this morning. Associated PressJames "Whitey" Bulger is...
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UMass-Amherst Chancellor Robert Holub announces plans to leave next year
The announcement came on UMass President Jack Wilson's last day in office. File photo by Michael Beswick / The RepublicanUMass Amherst Chancellor Robert C. Holub is seen at last month's 141st...
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Motorcycle crash in Palmer sends man to hospital
The driver of a Saturn was cited for a marked lanes violation. PALMER - A 52-year-old Bondsville man was taken to Baystate Medical Center with serious back injuries after a car made a U-turn in front...
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PM News Links: Inspectors put on leave after body found in pool, commission...
Customs officers in Boston have seized a huge shipment of counterfeit items worth close to $90,000. Associated Press photoThis photo provided by Candella Matta shows Marie Joseph, foreground, holding...
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Stephen Colbert gets conditional OK on campaign finance
Colbert is forming Colbert Super PAC, a type of political action committee that will allow him to raise unlimited amounts of money from corporations, unions and individuals. Associated PressComedian...
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Mater Dolorosa Church parishioners begin continuous vigil to keep Holyoke...
About 120 people have pledged to take turns occupying the church 24 hours a day. Republican staff photo by David MolnarParish members at Mater Dolorosa celebrate the last Sunday Mass June 26. HOLYOKE...
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James 'Whitey' Bulger to get public defender
Prosecutors argued that Bulger's family — including his brother William Bulger, the former Massachusetts Senate president — have the means to help pay for Whitey Bulger's defense. Associated PressThis...
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Wilbraham residents ask for extension of tornado cleanup time
Selectmen said they would see if the cleanup time could be extended through the end of July. WILBRAHAM – Residents of Beebe Road asked the selectmen to extend until the end of July the period during...
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Mt. Tom Station in Holyoke will install air-monitoring equipment
The generating station will also have to bring in an outside consultant to correct air-quality problems. Republican File Photo HOLYOKE – The Mt. Tom Station coal-burning power plant will install...
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Gary Cernak, Easthampton man accused of trying to kill mother, will remain at...
Cernak allegedly tried to kill his 83-year-old mother by dousing her with lighter fluid and setting her on fire. The Republican file photo | John SuchockiGary Cernak, of Easthampton, left, is seen...
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Foreclosures fall in Springfield and across Massachusetts, but crisis remains
The dramatic drop might be a result of lenders just holding off instead of a sign that the housing crisis is ending. File Photo SPRINGFIELD – Foreclosure numbers are down drastically locally and...
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Springfield officials issue warning after coyotes spotted in Forest Park
For the second time in two years, Springfield officials have issued a warning about coyotes in Forest Park. Republican file photoA file photo of an Eastern Coyote. Springfield officials are warning...
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Monson tornado debris cleanup expenses top $3.4 million
Town Manager Gretchen Neggers said the town's expenses are approaching 25% of its annual budget. MONSON – Even with a few million dollars expected from the federal government to help cover expenses...
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Wall Street stocks shoot higher as Greece clears final bailout hurdle
The Dow Jones industrial average ballooned 480 points over the last 4 days of the month. By DAVID K. RANDALL and FRANCESCA LEVY | AP Business Writers Associated PressA protester shouts a slogan as she...
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Feds to give Hampden County $3 million for tornado cleanup jobs
Springfield residents living in trailers next to their tornado-damaged home will receive free water and sewer use for a year, plus waive all turn-on and shut-off fees. View full sizeThe Republican |...
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Report: Budget cuts led to unsafe conditions for Massachusetts mental health...
The task force was appointed after the body of 25-year-old Stephanie Moulton was found in Lynn; a resident of the mental health facility where Moulton worked has been charged with her death. File...
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Massachusetts budget committee restores $65 million in aid to cities and towns
The $30.6 billion budget agreement is poised to reach Gov. Deval Patrick's desk. The Republican | Joe DeburroThe Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston. By KYLE CHENEY BOSTON – In a little-foreshadowed...
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