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Springfield black heritage event touts the 'struggle for freedom'
Keynote speaker Amilcar Shabazz, in addressing the 32nd annual Black American Heritage Flag Raising Ceremony in Springfield, said freedom is a basic human right that must be struggled for and...
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DevelopSpringfield 'very close' to restarting Innovation Center project
Work stopped at the Springfield Innovation Center on Bridge Street in April 2017 after a dispute between owner DevelopSpringfield and its contractor. Watch video SPRINGFIELD -- DevelopSpringfield says...
View ArticleMassachusetts officials should yank Wynn Boston Harbor's gambling license,...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission should revoke Wynn Boston Harbor's license to operate a casino after a $7.5 million settlement was concealed from the regulatory agency, a Democratic candidate for...
View ArticleEx-convict from Southwick continues battle to get his name removed from...
Michael Alan Crooker, 64, of Southwick, has waged a battle to get himself removed from the federal terrorist 'No Fly List' and regain his job as an airport shuttle driver. Watch video SPRINGFIELD -- A...
View ArticleShared households up as 'extra adult' members increase
Pew Research Center analysis shows 40 million Americans are now the "extra adult," living in households where they are not romantically involved with another member. A new shared living trend is...
View ArticleLudlow fire chief, Chicopee captain graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting...
Chief Ryan Pease of Ludlow and Capt. Peter Jerusik of Chicopee were among 36 senior fire officials from across the state taking part. STOW - Two local fire officers for Chicopee and Ludlow were among...
View ArticleGov. Charlie Baker's Democratic opponents criticize decision to close Latino...
The listening sessions in Holyoke and Springfield were open to members of the public but closed to the press. Gov. Charlie Baker's Democratic opponents in the 2018 gubernatorial race all criticized...
View ArticleSpringfield couple whose son nearly drowned at city camp joins Hampden...
Lorenzo Gaines and Giselle Vizcarrondo have taken out nomination papers to run against state Sen. James Welch, D-West Springfield. SPRINGFIELD -- A city couple are jumping into the race for the...
View ArticleGov. Charlie Baker again ranked most popular US governor
The rankings bode well for Baker's re-election in 2018. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker was - again - named the most popular governor in the U.S. Morning Consult on Thursday released its latest...
View ArticleMalcolm X, Rosa Parks among icons painted in Robert Templeton exhibit in...
Robert Templeton sketched on napkins and on his hand and from memory in covering the Black Panthers trial in 1970-1971 for CBS News because the courtroom was closed to artists and photographers. Watch...
View ArticleSpringfield police at scene of Mason Square shooting; victim shot during...
The shooting took place in front of the El Dorado jewelry store, 817 State St. Police said one person was wounded and taken to the Baystate Medical center. Watch video SPRINGFIELD - Police are on the...
View Article4 Ludlow educators receive 'Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards'
"I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of this year's recipients of the Pioneer Valley Excellence Teaching Awards," Superintendent Todd H. Gazda told The Republican on Thursday. LUDLOW...
View ArticleHouse Ok's raises to lure child welfare attorneys to Western Mass.
A shortage of attorneys who can handle children and family law cases for the Committee for Public Counsel Services in western Massachusetts prompted the House this week to sign off on temporary raises...
View ArticleSpringfield shooting victim held without bail for dangerousness hearing
The new case comes 12 months after Garcia-Cappas was charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute after police raided an apartment in North Adams. SPRINGFIELD -- A man who was shot...
View ArticleObituaries from The Republican, Feb. 1, 2018
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View ArticleHead-on collision between car and school van in Deerfield sends 3 to hospitals
The crash, reported just before 3:30 p.m. on Conway Road, or a section of Route 116 just north of Yankee Candle. DEERFIELD - A collision Thursday afternoon between a sedan and a school van on Conway...
View ArticleNew Hampshire blocks Northern Pass power line, Massachusetts' 1st pick for...
The New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee's vote comes days after Eversource won lucrative utility contracts in the Bay State. A $1.6 billion New Hampshire power line recently chosen to deliver...
View ArticleOwner fails to attend Westfield dangerous dog hearing
Police Chief says next step is to go through court system WESTFIELD -- The Pavlica family still has no resolution to their fears about neighboring dogs they say are dangerous. David Shokov, owner of...
View ArticleWestfield YMCA adds Baystate Health pediatric weight management program
MIGHTY is Baystate Health's pediatric weight management program that stands for Moving, Improving and Gaining Health Together at the YMCA. WESTFIELD -- The Greater Westfield YMCA is partnering with...
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Fidel Castro's oldest son has killed himself, Cuban State Media reports
The oldest son of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro killed himself on Thursday after months of treatment for depression, state media reported. He was 68. HAVANA (AP) -- The oldest son of late Cuban...
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