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Former Springfield councilor Bud Williams to run again for City Council
Williams served eight terms on the council before leaving to mount an unsuccessful challenge of Mayor Domenic Sarno two years ago. File photo by Manon MirabelliFormer Springfield City Council member...
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Celebrating Independence Day as new U.S. citizens: People from 25 countries...
U.S. Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman presided as 48 people became U.S. citizens. Watch video NORTHAMPTON – Jesus Tobon left his home in Medellin, Colombia 10 years ago because he wanted a better...
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Homeowners, renters and businesses affected by Massachusetts tornado urged to...
FEMA Disaster Relief Centers will remain open in Brimfield, Monson, Southbridge, Springfield and West Springfield. 06.28.2011 | The Republican photo by Mark M. Murray | SPRINGFIELD – FEMA workers...
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Holyoke Police Lt. Michael Higgins still seeks identity of baby found dead 2...
Media reports at the time were that youths found the baby’s body about 20 feet from the top of the hill behind the former Bosbach Cleaners at 146 Brown Ave. Photo by John Suchocki / The...
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A tale of 3 Speakers - Salvatore DiMasi, Thomas Finneran and Charles...
In the wake of the third straight felony conviction of a Massachusetts speaker, some on Beacon Hill are wondering if the power of the office is too great a temptation for mischief. The last three...
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Rev. Paul Archambault's death at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Rectory in...
Archambault was a part-time assistant pastor at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hampden and chaplain at Baystate Medical Center. This is an updated version of a story posted at 10:11 this morning. Paul...
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East Longmeadow 4th of July Parade thrills crowd
The parade starts at Birchland Park Middle School and ends at East Longmeadow High School. EAST LONGMEADOW- More than 40 years ago Dick Ruest and his wife Jaqui Ruest met at a parade in Westfield and...
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Cost of same procedure at different Western Massachusetts hospitals can vary...
Many factors influence what a hospital is reimbursed for care, but quality isn’t the key. BOSTON – At Holyoke Medical Center, it costs an average of $3,430 to deliver a baby. About 10 miles to the...
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Amherst July 4th parade draws kids, politicians, classic cars
Youngsters went away happy, laden with bags, hats and pocketfuls of Tootsie Rolls, lollipops and other candy thrown from many of the parade participants. AMHERST – Celeste Lawler and family comes to...
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Throughout Western Mass., people celebrate 2011 Fourth of July with picnics,...
Forest Park in Springfield was packed to the gills with revelers playing baseball, having picnics and swimming. Springfield’s Forest Park was packed to the gills with revelers playing baseball, having...
View ArticlePedestrian critically injured by car on Springfield Street in Feeding Hills...
Police had not identified the accident victim. AGAWAM – Police said they are investigating an accident which critically injured a pedestrian Monday afternoon. Police said a car hit a man at the...
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Despite tornado damage, Springfield fireworks go smoothly
Many praised the Parks Department for being able to clean up the tornado damage in time for the holiday celebration. Republican staff photo by David RobackFourth of July fireworks explode over the...
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Independence Day weekend in Springfield marred by murder, shootings and...
From Friday through early Tuesday, Springfield police responded to numerous violent crime reports, including the city's ninth homicide of the year. Republican staff photo by Michael BeswickSpringfield...
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AM News Links: Secret Service probing hack attack on Fox News Twitter account...
GOP presidential hopeful Michelle Bachmann says God 'will heal our land', not necessarily good governance, Boston logs more than a dozen shooting victims over bloody holiday weekend, and more of...
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Tuesday July 5
Today's poll: How did you celebrate Independence Day? The Republican | Greg Saulmon07.04.2011 | CHESTERFIELD - Town firefighters participate in the annual firefighters' muster following the...
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17-year-old man, shot twice by a Palmer police officer during armed...
The incident began about 11 p.m. with a reported domestic disturbance at 22 Pinney St. File photo PALMER – A 17-year-old man, shot twice by a police officer late Monday night during a 20 minute armed...
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GOP uses budget, other tools to sap financial overhaul law
GOP lawmakers are trying to nibble away at the behemoth measure. Associated Press In this June 22, 2011 file photo, Terence Toal, left, talks to a fellow trader as they work on the floor of the New...
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Casey Anthony jury deliberations resume in Florida
Anthony is charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee, and could face the death penalty if convicted of that charge. Associated PressCasey Anthony goes over...
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Recession hits MBTA, other transit budgets despite rising need
The Great Recession and cuts in government subsidies have wreaked havoc on mass transit in America, even as rising gasoline prices have pushed up demand for reliable service. In this photo taken June...
View ArticleNathanial Fujita of Wayland arrested in death of friend Lauren Astley, 18
Astley, a recent graduate of Wayland High School who planned to attend Elon University in North Carolina in the fall, was last seen Sunday night after leaving her job at a store at the Natick...
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