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Hadley comes together to help a 2-year-old girl and her family
The benefit features a one-pitch softball tournament, an auction and food. HADLEY - Several months ago, 2 -year-old Claire O’Donnell had a cold that wouldn’t go away and then she stopped walking....
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Connecticut developer proposes 10-house subdivision for land off Silver...
A Connecticut developer wants to build houses priced in the $400,000 and $50,000 range on land off Silver Street. AGAWAM – Despite the poor economy, a Connecticut developer is forging ahead with plans...
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Massachusetts congressional delegation disagrees on impact of debt-ceiling...
Seven of the Massachusetts’s 10 congressmen voted against the proposal while both U.S. senators voted for it. File photo / Associated PressA view of the U.S. Capitol at night. By MICHAEL NORTON and...
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Holyoke health board issues alert after West Nile Virus found in mosquito sample
West Nile Virus was found in a sampling of mosquitoes found in Holyoke, according to the state Department of Public Health Photo by Michael Beswick / The RepublicanOnly the females mosquitoes bite...
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Wall Street: Stocks now down for year as economic concerns grow
The Dow, which lost 266 points, has lost 858 in the last eight trading days. Associated Press photoSpecialist Patrick King, second from right, and others watch President Barack Obama's remarks on a...
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Fire at vacant lot closes Main Street in Holyoke
The fire was located in a vacant lot at 275 Main St. HOLYOKE - A burning pile of trash in a vacant lot forced the closing of Main Street on Tuesday afternoon as city firefighters extinguished the...
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Students learn how to cook, make robots and more at Pathfinder summer youth...
The program is for students ages 9 to 13, and offers condensed versions of the “shops“ Pathfinder's students study throughout the year, such as robotics, culinary arts, cosmetology, automotive, auto...
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Holyoke Paper City Development casino plan no longer includes David Bartley,...
Paper City Development officials say they want to build a $450 million casino with 1,500 jobs at the golf course. David M. Bartley at a high school reunion in June. HOLYOKE – Two prominent residents...
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Massachusetts pension fund posts 2nd largest return in plan's history
Fund managers plan to would slash the fund's share of investments in global equities and slightly increase its allocations in hedge funds, private debt and high yield bank loans. By MATT MURPHY BOSTON...
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Symphony Hall 'God Bless America' concert to celebrate history of Springfield...
The concert will celebrate the 375th anniversary of the city as well as Big Y World Class Markets' 75th anniversary. View full sizeThe Republican | Mark M. MurrayDonald D'Amour, Chairman and CEO of...
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South Hadley schools superintendent Gus Sayer to retire
Sayer was under fire in the aftermath of the Phoebe Prince bullying case over the School Department's handling of it. File photo | The RepublicanSouth Hadley schools superintendent Gus A. Sayer will...
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U.S. Sens. Scott Brown, John Kerry, Rep. Richard Neal propose tax relief for...
The tornadoes resulted in more than $175 million in property and auto insurance claims, according to estimates prepared by the state. Mark M. Murray/ The Republican07/01/11 Springfield- Republican...
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Alexander Nunez of Amherst gets last chance on drug charge
Velis, who called Nunez “a great paradox,” brought the defendant to tears while mulling over the conflicting parts of his personality. Michael S. GordonJudge Peter A. Velis. NORTHAMPTON – A weeping...
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Weeks after speaking on Beacon Hill to support workplace anti-bullying...
The teacher who is credited by Phoebe Prince's family as one of the few people who reported the bullying that led the teenager to take her own life has been fired. South Hadley Latin teacher Debra...
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Boston Beer Co., which brews Samuel Adams beer, may soon raise prices
The company cut its forecast for full-year earnings. Boston Beer said it was considering price increases this year or early next year because of higher costs related to the latest barley crop. BOSTON...
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AM News Links: Conn. woman charged with having sexual relationship with two...
A 20-year-old Connecticut babysitter is accused of having sex with two 14-year-old boys she was babysitting; MBTA workers fired for offenses such as child rape and assaulting coworkers are offered...
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Holyoke City Council seeks answers about cash taken and then returned
An employee was fired and the entire $17,500 was returned to the city, officials said, but questions linger. Holyoke City Councilor Todd A. McGee HOLYOKE – The City Council wants reports from the...
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Government still trying to find source of tainted turkey
A chart on the CDC's website shows cases have occurred every month since early March, with spikes in May and early June. The CDC estimates that 50 million Americans each year get sick from food...
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Try as he might, Obama can't shake Bush tax cuts
Twice in less than nine months, Obama has shelved his pledge in deadline-pressing negotiations with congressional Republicans. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama pauses as he speaks in Rose Garden...
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Hartford man charged with secretly videotaping in Starbucks bathroom
Twelve images of men using the restroom were found in the camera which was taped under a sink, aiming at the toilet. Paul Deveau, 51, of Hartford, was charged with 12 counts of voyeurism after police...
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