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Northampton considers fee increases for food, liquor, entertainment and other...
Claudio Guerra noted that restaurateurs are still trying to cope with a .75 percent local-option meals tax instituted by the city in 2009. NORTHAMPTON – With an eye towards generating more revenues...
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Friday July 22
Today's poll: Should Alan J. Ingram repay his $30,000 signing bonus? The Republican | Greg Saulmon07.21.2011 | HADLEY - A trio of young men ride a tube towed by a boat on the Connecticut River. The...
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Obama, House Republicans in endgame in debt talks
House Speaker John Boehner declared that his rank and file generally stood ready to compromise in order to reach an agreement. Associated PressRepublican House members talk about their meeting at the...
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Agawam Planning Board rejects outdoor dining proposal
Planning Board members want to allow outdoor dining by special permit so the city will have control over the privilege. AGAWAM – The Planning Board has rejected a proposal to allow restaurants to have...
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Former Granby resident and Paralympic champ Chris Waddell to appear on ABC...
Waddell distinguished himself in the Paralympics for disabled athletes, winning 12 medals in skiing, 5 of them gold. Chris EvansChris Waddell gave the commencement address at Westfield State College...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn't want to pay Maria Shriver spousal support
The former couple does not have a prenuptial agreement, according to their filings. Associated PressIn this Nov. 6, 2006 file photo, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrates with his wife Maria Shriver...
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GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman's campaign manager resigns
The campaign has struggled to gain traction, ranking in the single digits in early national polls as well as in surveys in early nominating states. Associated PressWith the Statue of Liberty in the...
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'Cut, Cap and Balance Act' arrives in Senate with opposition from Sen. John...
Kerry expressed support for a compromise from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Majority Leader Harry Reid. The Republican / Don TreegerU.S. Senator John Kerry, seen above in this file photo,...
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Myra Kraft being laid to rest
Kraft was an active and powerful force in her family's foundation and served on the boards of varied community and charitable organizations. Associated PressIn this June 22, 2005, file photo, New...
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Milano's of Chicopee to battle for the crown of the 2011 Valley Food...
The pizza-tasting competition that began with 117 reader-submitted nominees is down to Milano's and The Pizza Guy of Agawam. Watch video It’s The Pizza Guy of Agawam vs. Milano’s Pizzeria &...
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Oslo, Norway government buildings rocked by explosion; Prime minister's...
Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg is safe, government spokeswoman Camilla Ryste told The Associated Press. Associated Press photoPeople are treated at the scene after an explosion in Oslo, Norway,...
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Springfield Fire Department unveils newest fire trucks that are due to...
The two 2011 Pierce Velocity trucks, which cost $1.5 million combined, are considered more efficient and safer than the two 18-year-old trucks they are replacing, Fire Commission Cassanelli said....
View ArticleShooting reported at youth camp outside Oslo, Norway
A man dressed in a police uniform reportedly opened fire at the camp, with several injuries reported. Police confirmed anti-terror units were being sent to the camp. OSLO, Norway (AP) — Police say...
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Senate rejects House GOP budget-cutting plan
The 'Cut, Cap and Balance' act was defeated on a 51-46 party line vote. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama, right, sits with from left, House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer of Md., House Majority...
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How they voted: Sen. Scott Brown supports failed GOP budget measure in...
Sen. John Kerry did not vote, according to the Senate roll call. Associated Press file photoMassachusetts' U.S. Senators: John Kerry, left, a Democrat, and Scott Brown, right, a Republican. U.S....
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Terror strikes Norway as bomb, shootings at youth camp leave at least 16 dead
A bomb ripped open buildings in the heart of Norway's government Friday, and a man dressed as a police officer opened fire at an island youth camp connected to the ruling party. Associated Press...
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Obituaries today: Annunziata 'Nancy' Hoffman was biologist for Baystate...
Obituaries from The Republican. Annunziata "Nancy" Hoffman Annunziata "Nancy" (Daniele) Hoffman, 50, of Enfield, passed away on Monday. Born in Springfield, she had been a longtime resident until...
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Myra Kraft lauded as hands-on philanthropist, devoted mother, loving wife of...
Kraft was praised at an 80-minute service on Friday two days after she died of cancer at 68. NEWTON — Myra Kraft is being remembered as a hands-on philanthropist, a devoted mother and loving wife of...
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Springfield police: city teen 'seriously injured' in pool jumping incident
A 14-year-old boy was hurt while attempting to jump into a shallow kiddie pool at his Liberty Street home in the lower Liberty Heights neighborhood Friday afternoon, according to police. Republican...
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Family of West Springfield tornado victim Angelica Guerrero on verge of...
The deadline for registering with FEMA and with the U.S. Small Business Administration is the middle of next month. Photo by Don Treeger / The RepublicanJuan Guerrero is flanked by his two daughters,...
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