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Robinson State Park in Agawam to reopen Sunday
A private tree service has cleared away the bulk of damage to Robinson State Park from the June 1 tornado. The Republican | Don TreegerA sign posted at the entrance to Robinson State Park in Agawam...
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$6 million Atkins corner road project in South Amherst moving ahead of schedule
The redesign is intended to improve safety and traffic flow with the use of two roundabouts. View Larger Map Photo by Diane Lederman/The Republican Baltazar crews work on a culvert on the south end of...
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Norway bomb suspect bought 6 tons of fertilizer, police investigate reports...
The Norwegian man suspected in a bombing and shooting spree that killed at least 92 people bought six tons of fertilizer before the massacre. By BJOERN H. AMLAND & LOUISE NORDSTROM, Associated...
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Bank of America employees in Springfield overcome by fumes from roof work
Firefighters determined that fumes from a glue the construction crew used was being pulled into the building through the air conditioning system, causing a noxious smell. (AP file Photo) SPRINGFIELD -...
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Ware officials to develop capital improvements plan
Ware Town Manager Mary Tzambazakis said the town's capital improvements plan will include building construction and repair work and possibly vehicle replacement. WARE – The town charter calls for...
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Enfield, Conn. man arrested in New York on gun charges
New York State Police say they found 2 guns, three handgun magazines and drugs in Keenan's vehicle following a traffic stop. (Post-Journal file photo/ Robert Rizzuto)New York State Trooper Jason...
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West Springfield business-education partnership funds school programs
Trips to hear the Springfield Symphony Orchestra are among the extras a business-education partnership funds for West Springfield students. WEST SPRINGFIELD – The West Springfield Partnership for...
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Springfield man seriously injured while putting out kitchen fire
A city resident yet to be identified by authorities was seriously injured on Saturday after a kitchen fire broke out in his Old Hill home. SPRINGFIELD - A 27-year-old city resident was seriously...
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New Hampshire man killed in tanker-truck explosion outside of Boston
A gasoline tanker truck crashed and exploded in a fireball just north of Boston early Saturday, triggering smaller explosions, sending fire streaming down a nearby brook and killing the truck driver....
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Paul Bagge, who died after aiding woman, remembered as kind soul
Paul Bagge, 45, died July 13, one day after trying to intervene in a dispute over a lost beagle, according to police. SPRINGFIELD – Paul Bagge's life was marked by excellent air guitar rifts, frequent...
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Chicopee firefighters battling house fire
The fire was reported around 4 p.m. Saturday, as temperatures hovered close to 100 degrees. An updated version of this story is now available at MassLive. CHICOPEE – Chicopee firefighters are at the...
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Belcher School in Chicopee to be put up for sale for 2nd time
The school was vacated when students moved to a more-modern building, formerly St. Patrick's School, in October. File photo | The Republican10.23.2000 | FILE | CHICOPEE – Students at the former...
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Some Northampton voters look to put Community Preservation Act back on the...
Frances Volkmann, who has been on the Community Preservation Committee since its inception, said steps were also taken to reduce the burden of the surcharge on those who could least afford it....
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South Hadley Library supporters get to work to raise money to meet grant...
Library Trustees chairman Mitchell Resnick announced a town-wide festival to celebrate the proposed new library. An artist's rendering of the proposed new South Hadley Library. SOUTH HADLEY – No...
View ArticleVt. inmates arraigned following riot in Franklin County jail
The inmates were arraigned Friday on charges of malicious destruction of property worth more than $250 and conspiracy to commit malicious destruction of property worth more than $250. T GREENFIELD –...
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Chicopee firefighters battle attic fire in scorching heat
The scorching heat will give way to more seasonable temperatures starting Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. This is an updated version of a story posted at 4:25 this afternoon. A...
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Wilbraham to advertise Grange Hall for sale
Selectmen voted to authorize Weitz to prepare the building for sale with the stipulation that the exterior of the building be preserved along with the historic features. The Republican file photo |...
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Fund-raiser set for Jerry Rademacher, Springfield bike shop owner and former...
Jerry Rademacher’s livelihood and lifelong passion was cut short in December after a 19-year-old driver ran into him while he was walking home to Berard Circle from work at the bike shop. The...
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State police arrest New Haven driver after he strikes several cars on I-91
State police said Justin Goglas crashed into seven or eight cars. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD – State police charged a 24-year-old New Haven, Conn. resident with several counts of leaving the...
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Legal agencies for low-income, elderly combine forces
The nonprofit corporation provides free civil legal assistance to low-income and elderly residents of Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties. Jonathan L. Mannina, left, is...
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