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Springfield mayor Domenic Sarno selects 'preferred developer' for former...
The sale of the former school administration building for development as downtown apartments needs approval from the City Council File photo | The RepublicanSpringfield School Department building on...
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Developing: Officials search Chicopee River for missing 14-year-old swimmer
Rescuers are looking for a 14-year-old boy who disappeared in the Chicopee River behind the Front Street Library. View full sizeThe Republican | Dave RobackAt the scene behind Ames Road on the banks...
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Stun gun found aboard Boston-to-New Jersey JetBlue plane after arrival in Newark
An FBI spokesman said it did not appear the device was intended to be used in an attack. NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities say a stun gun found aboard a JetBlue plane that landed in Newark last week...
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Springfield slates tax-foreclosure auction; 9 houses, 1 commercial property,...
The auctions are intended to return properties to the tax rolls and reduce blight in neighborhoods. SPRINGFIELD – The city has scheduled an auction on July 19 to sell 26 tax-foreclosed properties, an...
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Death of 16-year-old Tyrel Wheeler marks Springfield's 11th homicide of 2011
The deaths of Rosario and Wheeler are the 10th and 11th homicides in Springfield since the start of the year, and each is blamed on gang activity. Submitted by Jenna RolandiniTyrel Wheeler SPRINGFIELD...
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Debt ceiling talks yield little; President Obama rules out stopgap extension
As the stalemate continues, the pressure increases; a government default could trigger another enormous economic swoon. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama meets with Republican and Democratic...
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Chicopee, Southwick police dive teams searching for teenagers presumed drowned
A 19-year-old Westfield man and a 14-year-old Chicopee boy is missing. The Republican | Dave RobackAt the scene behind Ames Road on the banks of the Chicopee River, where a 14-year-old boy is missing...
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Easthampton mayor, city councilors, former police captain take out nomination...
Mayor Michael Tautznik, 4 incumbent city councilors and former police captain Donald Emerson have taken out papers. Unknown EASTHAMPTON – Nomination papers are now available for the November election...
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Holyoke seeks temporary space for library during $14.5 million renovation
The 109-year-old library is being renovated because of roof leaks, mold, air quality and other problems. The Republican | Dave RobackHolyoke Public Library will be undergoing at $14.5 million...
View ArticlePolice find working rocket launcher in Worcester County man's home
Police said they found a Vietnam War-era rocket launcher in an Auburn man's home Sunday. The device still works but was unloaded, according to authorities. AUBURN, Mass. — Police said they found a...
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Holyoke police respond to shooting, gun calls, but only recover evidence in 1...
Police responded to gun calls and two shooting reports Monday, but only one of those incidents turned up any evidence -- shell casings from a late-morning shooting near Chestnut and Hampshire streets....
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FEMA disaster recovery centers to shorten hours
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's bureau of forestry staff will present "Trees after the Tornado" for private landowners. The four remaining Federal Emergency Management...
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'Pink room' for students exhibiting violent behavior at Palmer's Old Mill...
The former principal told the School Committee in March that the room would be used for students exhibiting violent behavior, such as hitting, kicking or biting. The Republican | Lori StabileThis is...
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Springfield police: officer injured in scuffle with man carrying gun
Two city police officers were assaulted after tussling with an armed suspect early Tuesday in Magazine Park, according to Springfield police. SPRINGFIELD -- Two city police officers were assaulted...
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Tuesday, July 12
Today's poll: Should legislators convicted of a felony committed while in office lose their right to retirement benefits? The Republican | John Suchocki07.11.2011 | HOLYOKE - Tyrone Bowie Jr., a Vista...
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AM News Links: Easthampton man injured in Williamsburg motorcycle crash;...
Casey Anthony case inspires new bill in Boston, Two dancers for rapper Lil Wayne are accused of roughing up a waitress at a West Hartford, Conn., restaurant, and more of today's headlines. AP...
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Sen. Scott Brown co-sponsors bill targeting federal pensions for Congressmen...
The bill would add 20 offenses that could be used to deny pensions. Associated PressMassachusetts Sen. Scott Brown during an Associated Press interview at his office in Boston, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011....
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Current and former first ladies gather for Betty Ford's funeral
Michelle Obama and three former first ladies were among dignitaries heading to Palm Desert to pay tribute to Betty Ford. FILE - In this Feb. 26, 1975 file picture, first lady Betty Ford wears an Equal...
View ArticleTeens help out at historic Bryant site in Cummington
William Cullen Bryant, the famous 19th century poet and journalist, never once Tweeted, and his “crib” at the family homestead here is an actual wooden cradle. CUMMINGTON -- William Cullen Bryant...
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Afghan president's half brother assassinated in south
President Hamid Karzai's half brother, the most powerful man in southern Afghanistan and a lightning rod for criticism of corruption in the government, was assassinated Tuesday by a close associate....
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