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Police lower Norway attacks death toll to 76
The overall toll in the attack now stands at 76 instead of 93 — still one of the worst modern mass murders in peacetime. Associated PressNorway's twin terror attacks suspect Anders Behring Breivik,...
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Bail set at $750,000 for former Holyoke police officer Paul Barkyoumb in...
There will be more charges added for drug sales in Chicopee, district attorney Mark Mastroianni said. Paul C. Barkyoumb SPRINGFIELD - Bail was set Monday at $750,000 cash or $7.5 million surety for...
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Panel considers Massachusetts sales tax holiday for August 13-14
Supporters of the tax holiday, including the Retailers Association of Massachusetts, say it boosts sales to local businesses and helps the state's economy. Associated PressShoppers make their way...
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Obituaries today: John Lilly was principal at Carew Street, Acushnet Avenue...
Obituaries from The Republican. John R. Lilly John R. Lilly, 88, formerly of Whittier Street, Springfield, died Friday. Lilly was born in New York City, grew up in North Adams and graduated from the...
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New Jersey governor Chris Christie sued over communication with Fox News head
His administration has refused release correspondence between the president of Fox News and Christie. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie seen here in this July 19, 2011 AP file photo TRENTON, N.J. (AP) –...
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Challenging Obama, House GOP unveils new debt bill
White House communications director Dan Pfeiffer called the proposal "not a serious attempt to avert default because it has no chance of passing the Senate." Associated PressAs Congressional leaders...
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Police: Former Holyoke cop Paul Barkyoumb audiotaped while selling cocaine
A police report shows Barkyoumb sold cocaine twice in his car in a parking lot in Chicopee and then arranged a sale of 55 grams of cocaine in a Springfield South End parking lot. File photo | The...
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Impasse over U.S. debt limit sends Wall Street stocks lower
If an agreement is not reached by Aug. 2, the U.S. won't have enough cash to pay all its bills – and that could have a huge impact on financial markets. Associated PressTraders work on the floor at...
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Holyoke Mayor Elaine Pluta, in 1st detailed comments on fire official William...
Hampden DA Mark Mastroianni said Moran, who at the time was acting fire chief, ordered a fire truck to a fake call. File photos | The RepublicanHolyoke Deputy Fire Chief William Moran, left, and...
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Wilbraham police investigating explosive bottles found in mailboxes
1 of the bottles exploded, damaging a mailbox, police said. Republican file photo WILBRAHAM – Police are investigating two recent incidents of plastic soda bottles found in mailboxes with a chemical...
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Chicopee City Councilor Ronald Belair will not run for re-election
Belair started his public service after being asked to serve on the License Commission. Republican file photoEdward W. Czpiel and Ronald R. Belair volunteer their services at the Chicopee Knights of...
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President Obama to make prime-time, nationally televised speech on U.S. debt...
On a day of political jousting, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell urged Obama to shift his position rather than "veto the country into default." Associated PressPresident Barack Obama waves as...
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Springfield sees increase in births to teenage mothers; Holyoke No. 1 in...
Springfield leads Massachusetts in percentage of unmarried women who gave birth in 2009. File photo | The Republican BOSTON – The number of births to teenage mothers rose in Springfield in 2009,...
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Palmer police charge Landis Adams of Three Rivers after Bondsville crash
Police said Adams was traveling west when the accident happened in the area of 164 State St. File photo PALMER - A 28-year-old Three Rivers man has been charged with operating under the influence of...
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Report of woman struggling in Connecticut River beneath Memorial Bridge...
A search was undertaken by Springfield and Agawam rescue boats and a state police helicopter. The Republican | Dave RobackSpringfield Fire Department's Floyd Smith and Anthony Willis man the...
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Northampton Historical Commission delays Smith College's demolition of...
Michael Kirby, a resident who fought Smith's demolitions of four multi-family apartment buildings to make room for Ford Hall, said he was "encouraged" after the meeting. View full sizeThe Republican |...
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In nationally televised speech, President Obama calls for halt to...
"The American people may have voted for divided government, but they didn't vote for a dysfunctional government," Obama said in a hastily arranged prime-time speech. Associated PressPresident Barack...
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Minnesota feud: Tim Pawlenty says Michele Bachmann gets her facts on him wrong
The simmering rivalry between Republican presidential candidates Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann spilled out onto the campaign trail in Iowa. Associated PressU.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn.,...
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Holyoke Ward 3 City Councilor Anthony Keane won't run for re-election
Keane has held the Ward 3 seat since January 2008, but said he wanted to spend more time with his family. Holyoke Ward 3 City Councilor Anthony M. Keane HOLYOKE – Ward 3 City Councilor Anthony M....
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FEMA tornado recovery centers in Monson, West Springfield now Small Business...
The federal office at West Springfield Town Hall will close on Friday. The Federal Emergency Management Administration disaster recovery centers in Monson and West Springfield became Small Business...
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