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Buying Power: Massachusetts state political races cost $77 million in 2010
At least $2.5 million was spent on a practice banned in some states – moving money "sideways" to other candidates. Associated PressMassachusetts Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles D. Baker,...
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Police investigate Springfield's fourth murder of 2011
Joel Echols, 45, of Springfield was killed by his partner on Feb. 19. Watch video An updated version of this story is now available at MassLive. Springfield, 2/20/11, Staff Photo by David Molnar -- 26...
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Springfield residents Andre Terry and his niece Dyeisha Terry charged with...
Lt. Robert Moynihan said police were called to Kenyon Street for a domestic disturbance around 2:30 a.m. The Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD – Police arrested a Springfield man and his niece after...
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Obituaries today: Elmore Felton Sr. was industrial engineer at Springfield...
Obituaries from The Republican. Elmore Felton Sr. Elmore John Felton, Sr., 93, of Springfield, died Friday. He worked as an industrial engineer after having received degrees in business administration...
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Springfield R.V., Camping and Outdoor Show chases away winter blues for...
“People have cabin fever,” said Robert Constant, who co-chairs the 49th annual event at the Big E fairgrounds. “They get the bug to buy at the beginning of the (spring) season.” Photo by David Molnar...
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Howes Brothers photographic collection on display at Greenfield Public Library
They are all part of a Howes Brothers photographic collection now housed at the Greenfield Public Library on microfilm that captures a range of life and work in New England from 1882 through 1907....
View ArticleSouth Hadley gets fiscal review by Department of Revenue
The South Hadley Selectboard asked the tax people for a Financial Management Review of their town government. SOUTH HADLEY – Most people don’t consider the Department of Revenue a good buddy,...
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Holyoke to hold public hearing on special permit for Mountain Park parking
The City Council Ordinance Committee and the Planning Board will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss whether the parking lot could be permitted in the form of granting a special permit. The...
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Republican newspaper staff wins awards from New England Newspaper & Press...
The Republican and its staff members earned five first-place awards and eight second- and third-place awards presented during the conference on Feb. 12 at the Boston Park-Plaza Hotel. The Republican /...
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Accused Sudbury terrorist, Tarek Mehanna asks to be released on bail, pending...
Prosecutors say Mehanna conspired with two other men to kill American troops in Iraq, assassinate two unnamed U.S. politicians and shoot shoppers in U.S. malls. Tarek Mehanna BOSTON – A Massachusetts...
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Pothole season officially under way in Western Massachusetts
Fill out the Pothole Report and we'll get it to the appropriate agency. The Republican / John SuchockiBroadway Street traffic in Chicopee is slowed in both directions recently as drivers try to avoid...
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Beverly Caldwell of Springfield charged with stabbing husband Joel Echols to...
Police responded to the couple’s Vinton Street home for a report of a domestic dispute. Watch video Photo by David Molnar / The RepublicanThis is the 26 Vinton St. home of Beverly Caldwell and the...
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Between two and five inches of snow expected early Monday morning
The snow should be over by early afternoon., according to abc40's new meteorologist, Rick Sluben. Republican file photoSPRINGFIELD - Trucks load up with salt and sand at the State Highway facility on...
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Sen. John Kerry urges Yale to follow Harvard's lead, welcome ROTC back to campus
Kerry, a Yale alumnus, wrote a letter to the university's president urging the change. AP file photoU.S. Sen. John F. Kerry NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Sen. John Kerry called on Yale University to follow...
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Sen. Scott Brown bringing book tour to Holyoke Saturday
The event will be held at the Barnes & Noble from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (AP)FILE - In a Jan. 20, 2010 photo, U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., smiles as he addresses reporters during a news conference...
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Former Wilbraham police officer Christopher Doyle to be featured in State...
The exhibit, featuring Doyle and people like him with brain injuries, coincides with the observance of Brain Injury Awareness Month. Photo courtesy of Brain Injury Association of...
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Sen. Stanley Rosenberg files bill to eliminate jobs of 7 registers of deeds
The legislation would abolish the position of a possible political rival for Congress next year. Republican file photoSen. Stanley Rosenberg plans to file bill to eliminate jobs of registers of deeds...
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Westfield Fire Chief William Phelon retires, ending 32-year career as...
The fire chief supervised fire prevention programs for more than 20 years. The Republican | Ted LabordeWestfield Fire Chief William E. Phelon is shown on his last day at the main fire station in...
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Friends of Springfield fire victim Betty Agin hold fundraiser on her behalf
Akin lost everything when her Indian Orchard home burned to the ground the day before Thanksgiving. Dennis Leger / Springfield Fire DepartmentSpringfield firefighter Jack Russell works to extinguish a...
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Springfield school year extended due to snow days
For most students, the last day will be June 21. The Republican file photo | Mark M. MurraySnow plows, these on Home Street, in Springfield have been a common sight with so many snowstorms this...
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