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Florence Savings Bank digs well in downtown Florence
DPW Director Edward Huntley noted that city water users pay a sewer fee for every cubic foot of water that comes out of their pipes, whether it ends up in the sewer system or not. NORTHAMPTON –...
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Patrick Kennedy weds New Jersey schoolteacher Amy Petitgout on Cape Cod
The Kennedy family back to its cherished seaside compound in Hyannis Port. Associated PressFormer U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., the son of the late U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, kisses his wife Amy...
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Partlow family of Monson forced to move temporary trailer back to...
Corey Partlow said he would rather be on Mill Street, and said Bethany Road is like "a landfill" due to the tornado's destruction. The Republican | Lori StabileCorey J. and Tina-Marie Partlow stand in...
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David Baer, abc40/FOX6 news director, leaves after 3 years
In Baer's tenure, the Springfield station added a newscast for its FOX 6 affiliate and lengthened its morning news. David Baer SPRINGFIELD – David B. Baer has left his job as news director of...
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Antonio Colon Jr. on Holyoke candidates list, but he says he's not running
Colon said instead of running for office, he'll try to help the city as a new member of the Holyoke Public Library board of directors. Antonio Colon Jr. HOLYOKE – His name is still on the list of city...
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Hatfield police: 'stolen' gun found at officer's home
Sgt. Daniel Warner's personal-use weapon -- a .40-caliber Smith & Wesson handgun -- was reported stolen from his pickup truck on July 6. But Warner, who tendered his resignation because of the...
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Brooklyn Street to be named after first lady Diane Patrick's late...
Gov. Deval L. Patrick and wife Diane will be in Brooklyn, N.Y., Saturday for the official renaming of a Bedford-Stuyvesant street in honor of the first lady's late grandfather, Bertram L. Baker, the...
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Atkins Farms considering opening 2nd market in former Cowls sawmill in North...
Amherst officials would like to see the creation of a village center in North Amherst. The Republican | John SuchockiThe former Cowls Lumber sawmill in North Amherst is being considering for a second...
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Federal appeals court: 'don't ask, don't tell' will stay in place
The military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy is back in place for the time being, with one major caveat: the government is not allowed to investigate, penalize or discharge anyone who is openly gay....
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AM News Links: Pittsfield state lawmaker Chris Speranzo bolts Legislature for...
Kayaking through Boston and Cambridge, a Hartford man is in critical condition after being shot in the head, and more of this morning's headlines. AP Photo/Reed SaxonInterstate 405 in Los Angeles is...
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Website extends influence of W.E.B. Du Bois writings
Since 2009, staff and those hired with grants have been scanning documents, describing what's being entered and building the website. umass.eduA screen shot from the site. AMHERST – Since word has...
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Developing: gunshot victim seeks help at Mason Square fire station in...
The incident happened just before 2 p.m. on Saturday and involves a man with a gunshot wound. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD - Police are at the Mason Square Fire Station at 33 Eastern Ave. where a...
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Amherst police Sgt. Jesus Arocho honored for work in school system
Throughout his career, Arocho has been very involved in the Amherst schools, participating in a number of programs and initiatives. Amherst police Sgt. Jesus Arocho AMHERST - Sgt. Jesus Arocho of the...
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Brimfield antiques show has something for everyone
The final day of the July antiques shows is Sunday. The Republican/Lori StabileWendy Cornwell of Orange holds a vintage sandpail at her booth at the J&J Promotions field at the Brimfield Antiques...
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"Pineapple grenade" at Greater Love Church of God turns out to be an empty shell
It turned out that the grenade was an empty shell, and had been deactivated. SPRINGFIELD – A “pineapple grenade” found outside the Greater Love Church of God and Christ at 65 Newland St. prompted a...
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Rupert Murdoch apologizes for phone-hacking scandal in full-page ad
"We are sorry" the full-page ad began Saturday, as Rupert Murdoch tried to halt a phone-hacking scandal that has claimed two of his top executives. Newspapers are opened to show the advertisement...
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On last day in jail, Casey Anthony's future uncertain
Casey Anthony is spending her last day in jail Saturday preparing for an uncertain future after nearly three years behind bars. By MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Casey Anthony...
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Shooting victim seeks help at Mason Square fire station
Police said Levonne Pemberton and a passenger were being uncooperative with investigators, but they believe he was wounded around State and Mapledell streets. Republican file photo Updates a story...
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South Hadley plans special Town Meeting for Tuesday
The agenda includes a request for funding to repair a leaky roof on the old FiberMark building. SOUTH HADLEY – Broken boilers, the FiberMark building, the Ledges golf course, liability insurance and...
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New Ware policy allows homeowners to subtract water used for lawn sprinkling...
Public Works Director Thomas Martens said Ware will have requirements in place for people who install irrigation meters to distinguish for billing purposes the amount of water used for lawns. WARE – A...
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