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Melissa Cote, new principal at West Springfield's Memorial Elementary School,...
The new principal at Memorial Elementary School has 16 years of teaching experience. The Republican | Sandra ConstantineMelissa A. Cote, the new principal at Memorial Elementary School in West...
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Head-on crash on East Mountain Road in Westfield takes life of 70-year-old...
The crash occurred Saturday afternoon near 1929 East Mountain Road. Republican file photo WESTFIELD – A head-on crash Saturday afternoon on East Mountain Road has claimed the life of a 70-year-old...
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Developing: Kevin Major identified as victim in Congamond Lake drowning
Witnesses said Major did not surface after jumping from a pontoon boat. Manon Mirabelli07.11.2011 | SOUTHWICK - A member of the Southwick Police Dive Team emerges from Congamond Lakes Middle Pond late...
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Your Comments: 16-year-old Tyrel Wheeler, shot 3 times last week, dies at...
MassLive.com readers are reacting strongly to the news about the death of 16-year-old Tyrel Wheeler. Wheeler died Sunday at Baystate Medical Center. View full sizeRepublican staff photo by Patrick...
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Fellow priests remember Father Paul Archambault as a "wounded healer"
Rev. John Lessard, Archambault's long-time friend, said the late priest was"a victim of terrible bullying all his life." The Republican | Michael S. GordonJuly 12, 2011 - Northampton - Republican...
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Obituaries today: Angela Rivera was dress maker in New York garment district,...
Obituaries from The Republican. Angela Rivera Angela Rivera, 79, of Westfield, died Sunday. She was born in Samana, Dominican Republic, and moved in 1947 to New York, where she worked as a dress maker...
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Mitch McConnell, John Boehner increase criticism of Obama
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said a deal with Obama is "probably unattainable." Associated PressPresident Barack Obama talks about the ongoing budget negotiations, Monday, July 11, 2011, in...
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Investigators seize 1,500 grams of cocaine that had been allegedly mailed...
The cocaine in had hidden in two small fish tanks that had been sealed with wax. Republican file photo HOLYOKE – Investigators seized 1,500 grams of cocaine Monday afternoon that had been hidden in...
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'Sister Wives' family to challenge Utah bigamy law
Yhe Browns, who have 16 children, have been featured on the TLC reality show since last fall. AP Photo/TLCIn this undated file photo provided by TLC, Kody Brown, center, poses with his wives, from...
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Ronald Mistarka, 54, of Hatfield, dies in Sunderland roofing accident
Police said Mistarka fell through the roof at Matuszko Trailer Repair. SUNDERLAND - A 54-year-old Hatfield man died Monday after falling through the roof of an Amherst Road business that he and a crew...
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Developing: Springfield woman killed in afternoon house fire in Boston Road...
The victim, an elderly female who was a long-time Springfield resident, is yet to be identified by fire and police officials. 07/12/11-Springfield-Staff Photo by Dave Roback- Springfield Fire...
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Teenager found drowned in Chicopee River identified as Michael Diland of...
Diland, 14, had just finished his freshman year at Chicopee High School; he was described as fun, respectful and energetic. Republican photo by David RobackChicopee police and fire officials stand...
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Give Obama new debt limit power, GOP leader says
Senate Republicans unexpectedly offered Tuesday to hand President Barack Obama new powers to avert the first-ever government default. Associated PressSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky.,...
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Partial demolition of former Asylum nightclub in Springfield underway
The rear two-thirds of the building at 1592 Main St. is being demolished to provide space for a parking area and public market. View full sizeThe Republican | Mark M. MurrayThe former Asylum building...
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Should parents lose custody of extremely obese kids?
A provocative commentary in a distinguished medical journal argues that the government should be allowed to intervene in extreme cases. Associated PressStormy Bradley, left, and her daughter Maya, 14,...
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House Republicans: Down with squiggly light bulbs
Having to buy a squiggly fluorescent light bulb is an affront to personal freedom, some lawmakers are saying. Associated Press a compact fluorescent light bulb is seen in Philadelphia. Having to buy a...
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Springfield police arrest city resident Rhakishon Pedroza on gun charges...
Rhakishon M. Pedroza, 23, of Springfield was arrested and a loaded .45 caliber handgun was recovered after an incident at the Benjamin Schoolfield Basketball Classic tournament on Monday. Rhakishon M....
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Westfield District Court among Massachusetts courthouses planned for closure
The presiding judge of Westfield District Court said employees would be relocated to either Chicopee or Holyoke district courts. The Republican photo by Dave RobackWestfield District Court Judge...
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Phillips Avenue home where Springfield woman was found dead becomes crime scene
Police said the fire and the woman's death are considered suspicious and are under investigation by detectives with the Springfield Police Department. 07/12/11-Springfield-Staff Photo by Dave Roback-...
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Witness tampering alleged at Casey Anthony trial
Demings wouldn't say who was accused of witness tampering. Associated PressOrange County Sheriff Jerry Demings makes comments during a news conference with investigators from the Casey Anthony trial...
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