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Springfield youths hold empowerment convention
More than 250 people attended the event put on by the youth group, which plans to hold more outreach events this summer. Staff photo by Michael Beswick - Springfield - Christopher Osario, 6, Nikesha...
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Warren police arrest Shane Carney of Hardwick on drug, firearms charges
Shane Carney will be arraigned Monday on the charges in East Brookfield District Court. WARREN – Police arrested a Hardwick resident on Saturday morning after he was seen trying to sell a Ruger...
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Springfield City Council to weigh trash fee extension
The ordinance extending the trash fee would keep the amount at $75, but would establish a new discount rate of $50, rather than current discount rate of $56.25. The discounted rate is offered to...
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Springfield Symphony Orchestra conductor Kevin Rhodes signs new contract
The 3-year extension was announced before the start of the symphony's concert. File photo | The RepublicanSpringfield Symphony Orchestra music director Kevin Rhodes signed a new three-year contract...
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Springfield police investigating pedestrian accident
The accident was reported just before 10:30 on Saturday night. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD - Police are investigating a report of a pedestrian struck by a car at Boston Road and Breckwood Street...
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Melvin Jones III arrested on assault and battery charge in domestic dispute
This is the 2nd arrest this year for Jones, who is at the center of a controversial Springfield Police brutality case. File photo | The RepublicanMelvin Jones III, of Springfield, the man at the...
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West Springfield Town Council to vote on lengthening mayoral term
The decision to increase the term to 4 years ultimately falls to West Springfield voters. Photo by Julian Feller-CohenWest Springfield Town Hall. WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Town Council is expected to...
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Thomas Gleason to take the stand as prosecution witness against Michael...
Gleason, who was pleaded guilty for his role in the church arson in June, takes the stand against Jacques, his accused co-conspirator. Republican file photoThomas A.Gleason SPRINGFIELD – Thomas A....
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Western Massachusetts census marked by boom and bust
The new community-by-community census numbers portray Western Massachusetts as a patchwork of population losses and gains that are sometimes difficult to explain. Associated Press Belchertown Town...
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48-Month Civil War history project in The Republican will follow the 150th...
This project is also a partnership with the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History which will incorporate the story of the Civil War into its exhibit on abolitionist John Brown,...
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Former Putnam principal Kevin McCaskill says he knows nothing of audit...
McCaskill said the results of the audit is news to him, but he took responsibility anyway Former Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School Principal Kevin McCaskill, seen here in this 2007 file...
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Libyan official: Rebels want multiparty democratic state, constitution
"Libyans ... want a civilian democracy, not dictatorship, not tribalism and not one based on violence or terrorism," said Abdel-Hafidh Ghoga, vice chairman of the National Provisional Council. View...
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Afghan protests of Quran burning enter third day, spread to turbulent east
The violence was set off by anger over the March 20 burning of the Quran by a Florida church, the same church whose pastor had threatened to do so last year on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks,...
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House Speaker John Boehner wants to pass billions in spending cuts with GOP...
Members of both parties say Boehner probably could assemble 218 votes easily, if he didn't care who cast them. View full sizeIn this April 1, 2011, file photo House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio pauses...
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Override question on ballot in Monson; $103,000 being sought for...
The polls will be open Monday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Office Building on Main Street. Monson Fire Chief George L. Robichaud MONSON – Fire Chief George L. Robichaud hopes that the town will...
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Obama administration appeals ruling calling key part of health care reform...
U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson ruled Jan. 31 that lawmakers do not have the power to penalize citizens for not doing something, but the Justice Department said he overreached. View full...
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1 killed, 1 hurt falling out of tour bus bathroom window in Mass. on Rte. 2...
The Colonial Tours bus was heading back to Gardner, in central Massachusetts, from the Red Hook Brewery in Portsmouth, N.H. Republican file photoState Police investigated the accident SHIRLEY —...
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Western Massachusetts municipal meetings scheduled for next week
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Agawam Mon.- City Council School Budget Subcommittee meeting, 6:30 p.m., Roberta G. Doering School. Tues.- School Committee, 5:30 p.m.,...
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U.S. extends airstrike role in Libya through Monday
The U.S. is shifting the combat role to Britain, France and other NATO allies, but American air power is still in demand. View full sizeThis Saturday, March 19, 2011 photo provided by the U.S. Navy...
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Vietnam veterans thanked for their service
Veterans were thanked for their commitment to making sure that no veterans return home without a proper welcome. Springfield, 4/3/11, Staff Photo by David Molnar -- From left, Springfield Mayor...
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