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Springfield unveils improved emergency 911 dispatch center, renovated with...
The dispatch center, located on the second floor of police headquarters received a complete overhaul, literally from the floor to the ceiling, at a cost of $200,000. Republican staff photo by Dave...
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Monson selectmen hear update on tornado costs
Town Administrator Gretchen Neggers warned that costs are expected to continue to rise as the clean-up continues. MONSON – Tornado-related costs have climbed to $5.5 million, and if the town receives...
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Wall Street stocks rally weakens as hopes dim for more stimulus
Comments from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke set off a rally, but it wasn't long before another Fed official cut it short. File photo | Associated PressFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Wednesday...
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Northampton's James House hailed as new center for adult literacy
U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal hailed the James House as a testament to Northampton Mayor Mary Clare Higgins' ability to understand the complicated issues of the day. File photo | The RepublicanThe James...
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Massachusetts legislators set timetable for debating new casino bill
Gaming legislation is being discussed because of the importance of creating jobs and growing revenues for state and local governments, according to the offices of Senate President Therese Murray and...
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Massachusetts court closings warrant cost-benefit analyses, Lt. Gov. Timothy...
Murray: "I think it's owed to the public and those communities that would be impacted what those specific dollar savings will be." File photo | The RepublicanMassachusetts Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray...
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Police, DA mum on 'suspicious' death of Doris Alzak in Springfield house fire
Officials are hesitant to say how Alzak died prior to the results of the autopsy being available, and as of Wednesday evening the results were not available. 07/12/11-Springfield-Staff Photo by Dave...
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6 Western Massachusetts schools named Innovation Schools by Gov. Deval Patrick
The schools are in Springfield, Greenfield, West Springfield, Monson and in the Quaboag Regional District. Republican file photo Six Western Massachusetts schools have been named as Innovation...
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45-year-old Springfield resident Paul Bagge, punched in head during dispute...
Police said the charge against the suspect, 52-year-old Guy Wilson, will be upgraded to murder. Guy Wilson SPRINGFIELD – A man who attempted to intervene in a dispute over a found dog Tuesday night -...
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Sen. Harry Reid: Rep. Eric Cantor should not be in debt limit talks
Reid called the Virginia Republican congressman "childish." Associated PressHouse Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Va., right, accompanied by House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, speaks during a news...
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Oil giant ConocoPhillips to split into 2 companies
The decision was cheered by Wall Street analysts and investors who see advantages to running smaller, more focused operations. Associated PressIn this March 8, 2008 file photo, clouds hover over a...
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Walgreens agrees to pay $2.8 million to settle probe by Massachusetts...
Under the settlement, Springfield will receive $57,000; Holyoke, $35,000; Longmeadow, $5,000 and South Hadley, $11,000. File photo | The Republican BOSTON – The Walgreen Co. will pay $2.8 million –...
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Holyoke Country Club agrees to sell golf course to Eric Suher
Suher told officials he plans to keep the site as a golf course, but that wasn't a condition of the sale, so he can use the property as he wishes. Photo by John Suchocki/ The RepublicanHolyoke Country...
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Suspicious briefcase prompts evacuation of Rocky's Ace Hardware plaza in Agawam
The briefcase was found in the parking lot near the Rocky's store at 10 Springfield St. The Republican | Greg Saulmon07.14.2011 | AGAWAM - The Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad responds to the plaza at...
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AP source: FBI probing allegation that News Corp. sought to hack into phones...
News Corp. has been in crisis mode since a report that the company's News of the World tabloid had hacked into the phone of a U.K. teenage murder victim. Associated PressNews Corporation chairman...
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Springfield officials, residents give thumbs-up to improvements to Greenleaf...
The improvements were sparked by a fatal 2009 accident in which a passenger in a car that pulled out of the Greenleaf driveway was struck by an oncoming car. View full sizeThe Republican | Joe...
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Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court supports Northampton on parking ticket...
Vincent Gillespie said the $319.90 cost of appealing his parking ticket in Hampshire Superior Court far exceeded the $15 fine. File photo | The Republican08.29.2005 | NORTHAMPTON – Vincent Gillespie...
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6 weeks after tornado, joy accompanies wall-raising of Graham family's new...
James Graham got a great 45th birthday present with the progress on his family's new house. The Republican | Mark M. MurrayThe Graham family, Mayor Domenic Sarno and workers raise a wall of their new...
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DA: Death of 81-year-old Doris Alzak of Springfield a homicide
Alzak was found dead sitting in her living room chair by firefighters responding to a fire at her Phillips Avenue house. 07/12/11- (Staff Photo by Dave Roback) Springfield police and fire enter 100...
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Holyoke Fire Department official William Moran faces criminal court hearing,...
Moran continues to be on paid administrative leave, despite the criminal probe, at a salary of at least $68,775. This updates a story posted at 10:06 a.m. The Republican | John SuchockiDeputy Fire...
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