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PM News Links: India and Pakistan leaders meet at cricket match, Likely...
With careful diplomatic scripting, India and Pakistan began talking again this week. Raveendran, Pool | The Associated PressPakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, left, shakes hands with Indian...
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Your comments: Readers react to Inspector General's findings of free health...
Readers react to the Mass. Inspector General's findings of abuse of the free health care pool. Associated PressA family practice doctor at work in Seattle, Friday, Feb. 4, 2011. The Massachusetts...
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Closing arguments begin in Al Bruno murder trial of Fotios and Ty Geas
Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig called the brothers "scare guys" and "proven, willing mob killers." » An updated story has been posted NEW YORK - Jurors in an ongoing mob murder trial in Manhattan...
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Immigration authorities once again deny applications from same-sex couples
A spokesman for the U.S. Citizenship and Services agency, said a law prohibiting the government from recognizing same sex marriages must be followed, despite the Obama administration’s decision to...
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Obituaries today: David Laduzenski was mechanical engineer at Project Insight...
Obituaries from The Republican. David Laduzenski David Laduzenski, of Somerville, died Saturday. He was born in Springfield, attended West Springfield schools and graduated in 2000 from West...
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Former Springfield firefighter Angel Rosario gets year in jail for witness...
Judge Daniel ordered Rosario to be placed on probation for two years after the completion of his sentence. Angel M. Rosario SPRINGFIELD - A former Springfield firefighter was sentenced Wednesday to...
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Contrada: Taking a step back from the controversial South Hadley High School...
The Phoebe Prince story continues to lay waste to all in its path, like Gen. William T. Sherman’s march to the sea in the American Civil War. Dave Roback / The RepublicanMembers of the "Count Me In"...
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Springfield teen Naim Mafuz, Sabis student critically hurt in car crash,...
Two upcoming fund-raisers are planned to help Mafuz, who is hopeful about the future. Staff Photo by Dave RobackNaim Mafuz in his home on Allen Park Road in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – From his...
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UMass Amherst campus could become smoke-free in 2 years
The smoke-free policy is similar the policies that have been adopted at more than 466 colleges and universities across the country. File photo / The RepublicanUniversity of Massachusetts professor...
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Wall Street rallies following report that companies are adding workers
The Dow Jones industrial average gained nearly 72 points. File photo / Associated PressSharon Sexton of Waco, Texas, attempts to locate a baking item to match a coupon she clipped from her local...
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Lynn Rivera of Springfield arrested after Springfield police spot her pushing...
"Officers did a double take when the baby she was pushing resembled a power saw and a compressor," said police Sgt. John Delaney, The Republican file photo photo courtesy of Springfield Police...
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Moammar Gadhafi's forces adapt to airstrikes, pound Libyan rebels
Gadhafi's forces recaptured a strategic oil town and moved within striking distance of another major eastern city, nearly reversing the gains rebels made since international airstrikes began....
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Chad Blackak of Agawam pepper-sprayed by Springfield police during downtown...
Police were called to Theodore's on Worthington Street in downtown Springfield for a report that a bartender had been punched by a drunken patron. Chad Blackak SPRINGFIELD - Police had to use pepper...
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Michael O'Rourke elected Ludlow assessor on write-in campaign
There was no candidate on the ballot for the position. LUDLOW – Michael O’Rourke was elected to the Board of Assessors in Monday’s town election on a write-in campaign. There was no candidate on the...
View ArticleMichael Carey, Laura Lacey of Montague arrested on drug charges after leading...
State police found a bag containing crack cocaine, syringes and some heroin resident that was tossed from the vehicle during the chase. SUNDERLAND - Two Montague residents were arrested early...
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Preliminary screening underway for Westfield school superintendent applicants
Preliminary screening is being held in executive session; the school committee will select finalists. WESTFIELD – A screening committee has begun work reviewing applicants for superintendent of...
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Prosecutor's closing argument in Al Bruno murder trial: Geas brothers, Artie...
Defense lawyers said the prosecution's prime witnesses were government cooperators who admitted to murder and other misdeeds in exchange for lighter prison sentences. The Republican | File...
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Westfield planning new development at closed Whip City Speedway
The property sits on Barnes Municipal Airport land; Westfield is willing to purchase the remaining 2 years of the speedway's lease. Whip City Speedway photoAerial view of Whip City Speedway in...
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OSHA probes death of Jimi Lee Gibb, 24, fatally injured in fall while...
The employer of the fatally-injured man failed to report the accident to OSHA, its area director said. SPRINGFIELD – The federal Occupational Safety & Health Administration is probing the death of...
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Ex-Cub Scout leader, Michael Cimmino of Braintree, denies sexual assault of 2...
Cimmino, who works for the Boston Housing Authority, was also a religious education teacher at St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church. DEDHAM – A former Cub Scout leader and religious education...
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