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Obituaries today: Richard McCabe was head of West Springfield Junior High...
Obituaries from The Republican. Richard J. McCabe Richard J. McCabe, 78, of Springfield, died on Friday. He was born in Holyoke and raised in South Hadley. He was a graduate of South Hadley High...
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Community gathers to eat books at Northampton's Forbes Library
Sponsored by the Friends of Forbes Library and the Friends of Lilly Library, the fundraiser boasted about 25 fully edible creations. NORTHAMPTON – Charles Frazier’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Cold...
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The $5,000 reward will go to anyone providing information that leads to a conviction.. LONGMEADOW — The state Fire Marshal’s Office is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest...
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Casino talks delayed by Massachusetts Speaker Robert DeLeo in face of looming...
Legislators are attempting to close a $1 billion shortfall in the state budget. File photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanMassachusetts House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo speaks with state Rep. Michael...
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Stock market ends mixed day of trading; materials companies rise
The Dow Jones industrial average fell six points in light trading. File photo / Associated PressA Wall Street sign is shown in New York. NEW YORK – A quiet day on Wall Street left stock indexes little...
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Gabriele Brin-Martin of Holyoke wins big on Mohegan Sun casino slot machine
The slot machine that provided the $1.4 million payoff has a Star Wars theme. Mohegan SunGabrielle Brin-Martin near a Star Wars-themed slot machine at Mohegan Sun. 8:40 p.m. update: Brin-Martin, who...
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Obituaries today: Peter Harris was WGGB assistant chief engineer,...
Obituaries from The Republican. View full sizePeter L. Harris Peter L. Harris, 63, of Ludlow died Friday. Born in Ludlow, he was a lifelong resident, educated in local schools, and a graduate of...
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Gabriele Brin-Martin of Holyoke, Mohegan Sun million-dollar slot winner, had...
Brin-Martin, who had just bought a replica "Star Wars" light saber for her children, won $1,427,870 at a Star Wars-themed slot machine. Mohegan SunGabriele Brin-Martin near a Star Wars-themed slot...
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Witnesses in Springfield church arson trial of Michael Jacques offer...
A prosecution witness stated Thomas Gleason admitted burning down the Macedonia Church of God in Christ, casting doubt on Gleason's account. fileThomas Gleason, seen here at a 2009 court appearance,...
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Massachusetts DEP hearing on proposed Springfield biomass plant spurs cheers,...
Supporters said the plant would create jobs; opponents said it would worsen air pollution. Watch video View full sizeThe Republican | Dave RobackProtesters for and against a proposed biomass plant in...
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Springfield City Library books award for hiring people with mental illness
The Springfield City Library hires people from The Lighthouse in Springfield, a recovery center for people with mental illness. Photo by Darlotte JusticeSen. Gale D. Candaras, left, presents an...
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FBI data for 2010 show number of bank robberies declining nationwide and in...
There were 5,546 bank robberies in the U.S. last year, accounting for about $42 million being stolen. Republican file photoFile photo showing the Man in the Nice Hat robber who was suspected of...
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Springfield budget gap for coming fiscal year shaved to $14.9 million
Next year's budget gap was estimated at $44.6 million, calculated as the potential shortfall in funds if the city took no action to reduce expenses and no action to increase revenues. Republican file...
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Republicans' budget plan would revamp Medicare, Medicaid
The plan calls for both unprecedented spending cuts and a fundamental restructuring of taxpayer-financed health care for the elderly and the poor. Associated PressHouse Budget Committee Chairman Paul...
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New York Metropolitan Opera star Michael Devlin educates, serenades...
Devlin fielded questions about his background, his training and negative stereotypes about opera. The Republican | Michael S. GordonOpera singer Michael Devlin, right, listens to UMass-Amherst student...
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Jermaine Mayo gets prison term for drugs in Springfield house and guns in...
Police said Mayo and 5 other suspects arrested at 55-57 Clifton Ave. made drug deliveries throughout Springfield and also sold crack and heroin right from the dwelling. SPRINGFIELD – Jermaine Mayo, an...
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Children's Advocacy Center lightens the load for young victims of abuse
Former Northwestern DA Elizabeth Scheibel, who'll be honored with the Champion for Children Award at the annual Child Abuse Awareness Month breakfast, created the center. Former Northwestern District...
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Springfield hosts New England Regional Genealogical Conference
More than 800 family historians and genealogists will attend the conference. File photo | The Republican SPRINGFIELD – Anyone interested in learning about their ancestry will have the chance during...
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West Springfield officials to review Mayor Edward Gibson's stray dog proposal
The has sent circulated a copy of the proposed agreement to officials in Agawam, Westfield and West Springfield. Edward J. Gibson WEST SPRINGFIELD – Now that West Springfield Mayor Edward J. Gibson...
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Mass. retailers ask lawmakers to consider online sales tax
The Retailers Association of Massachusetts is headed to the Legislature on Thursday to push a bill that would make online retailers collect a state sales tax from residents. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma,...
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