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Construction on I-91 between Holyoke and Northampton continues moving...
Beginning with a bridge replacement in 2007, the stretch of I-91 from Northampton to Holyoke has been under repair at various points almost continually for 4 years. Watch video Republican file photoIn...
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Obituaries today: Carmine Sarno was longtime Carando Foods employee, acting...
Obituaries from The Republican. Carmine Sarno Carmine Sarno, 58, of West Haven, Conn., passed away Thursday. Born in Bracigliano, Italy, he was a longtime Springfield area resident. He worked for...
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Northeast Realty Group in talks with hotel developer for site across from...
A deal is in the works for Lafrance Hospitality of Westport to build a restaurant and hotel at Shearer and Thorndike streets. PALMER – Five lots on Shearer Street may soon be zoned highway business,...
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Westfield fall ballot will include special election for 2-year School...
Nomination papers for all election contests are available until Aug. 5. WESTFIELD – Nomination papers are now available for a special election to a two-year seat on the School Committee, in the Nov. 8...
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Belchertown celebrates 250th anniversary with picnic on town common
The next 250th event will be a parade in September. BELCHERTOWN – The town of Belchertown celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday under perfect skies with an anniversary picnic on the town common...
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Chicopee School Committee reviewing superintendent evaluation, district goals
One of the main jobs of the School Committee is to evaluate the superintendent. Richard Rege CHICOPEE – The School Committee is reviewing the way it grades the superintendent, hoping to make the...
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The greatest comeback begins: Local and Boston teams pitch in for tornado...
Teams are showing their care about the public as more than just customers. The Republican | Mark M. MurrayPatriots defensive lineman Ron Brace, a Springfield native, has begun fundraising efforts for...
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Stalemate between Mater Dolorosa parishioners and Springfield Bishop Timothy...
As the stalemate between Mater Dolorosa parishioners and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield continues, both sides expressed hope for resolution, while standing firm to their respective...
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Photo gallery: Royal wedding in Monaco of Prince Albert II to Charlene Wittstock
Prince Albert II, son of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III, is the reigning prince of Monaco. MONACO — Monaco's reigning prince, Albert II, has wed South Africa's Charlene Wittstock in a long-awaited...
View ArticleCrash involving 12-year-old cyclist still under investigation
Neither the boy's name nor the driver's have been released by police. AGAWAM - Police continue to investigate a crash at 907 North Street in the Feeding Hills section late Friday afternoon that left a...
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As lawsuit on dam awaits, Belchertown Land Trust turns attention to new...
The Belchertown Land Trust has become heavily involved in the School Department’s efforts to place conservation restrictions on property at Foley Field and Lake Wallace, which will be used for...
View ArticleMemorial Bridge to close Sunday night for Monday night fireworks display
On Monday at 7:30 p.m. the Springfield Police Departments will begin to close roads in the vicinity of Memorial Bridge. Massachusetts State Police will close Exit 7. Traffic from Exit 6 will be...
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Monson ice cream social to aid town tornado relief efforts
There is no charge for the event, but donations are being accepted, and all will go to Monson tornado relief. The Republican / John SuchockiKeep Homestead Museum in Monson. The Keep Homestead Museum...
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Springfield police investigating wheelchair thefts from disabled girl
Two chairs were taken from an Upper Hill home at 456 Wilbraham Road some time before 2 a.m. Sunday, according to city police. SPRINGFIELD -- If such an honor as The Low Blow Award existed, it might be...
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Holyoke anti-violence march attracts big crowd
a pair of recent homicides -- the city's first killings of the year -- prompted the march to reclaim city streets from thugs who perpetrate gun violence and other crimes in the Paper City. The event...
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California Marines accused of sham marriages for money
Military officials are charging three California-based Marine corporals with fraud and larceny for entering in a pair of sham marriages to collect housing funding, officials said. AP Photo/KGTVThis...
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Wilbraham car crash
There were no reported injuries in a two-car collision on Boston Post Road (Route 20) in Wilbraham shortly before 8 p.m. Saturday. One vehicle wound up on its roof, while the other sustained front-end...
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Exxon oil spill in Mont. river prompts evacuations
Hundreds of barrels of crude oil spilled into Montana's Yellowstone River after an ExxonMobil pipeline beneath the riverbed ruptured, sending a plume 25 miles downstream and forcing temporary...
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Holyoke man stabbed in the back; city police investigating
On Saturday, just hours after peace protesters finished marching for an end to street violence in Holyoke, a city man was seriously injured in a Main Street knife assault. Republican file photo...
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AM News Links: Gov. Patrick supports controversial Berkshire court pick...
English royals tour French-speaking Quebec, holiday weekend shootings plague Hartford, and more of this morning's headlines. AP PhotoMathew McCormack of Bellevue, Wash., drops into the upper bowl at...
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