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Northampton city, school budgets both face $330,000 gaps
The target for the School Department budget for the coming fiscal year is $28 million, down slightly from the current year's budget. Susan L. Wright NORTHAMPTON – The city and the School Department...
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Westfield Mayor Daniel Knapik, 7 city councilors signal intention to run for...
Candidates are required to submit nomination papers containing at least 60 signatures of registered voters Aug. 9. Daniel M. Knapik WESTFIELD – Mayor Daniel M. Knapik was joined this week by seven...
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New Massachusetts commission will study limiting costs of regional transit...
Mary MacInnes, head of the PVTA, says the services constituted 3% of all Pioneer Valley's trips per year, but 20% of operating costs. File photo | The RepublicanMary MacInnes, Pioneer Valley Transit...
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UConn student prodigy, 14, named Truman Scholar
A 14-year-old teen prodigy and University of Connecticut honors student has been named the fourth Truman Scholar in UConn's history. (AP Photo)Colin Carlson, then 13, listens to a question during an...
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Obituaries today: Edith Michaud was executive secretary at area law, CPA firms
Obituaries from The Republican. Edith Michaud Edith (Pisano) Michaud, 99, of Feeding Hills, passed away Wednesday. Born and educated in Feeding Hills, and a lifelong resident, she was a 1931 graduate...
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Search for possible serial killer presses on in NY
With 8 victims found dumped just steps from Ocean Parkway, a highway leading to the popular Jones Beach State Park on Long Island, investigators are coming to terms with the idea that they might be...
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Regionalization discussed at municipal meeting in Northampton
Sen. Rosenberg said the meetings are held regularly to provide an opportunity for local officials and state policy makers to “be in direct conversation.” Republican file photoFile photo. Sen. Stanley...
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Gbagbo's forces retaliate in Ivory Coast
Forces supporting Ivory Coast's entrenched strongman broke through the security perimeter imposed around the presidential compound Saturday, firing on French helicopters. Republican forces soldiers...
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Margaret Howes of Springfield and her dog Angel win national American Kennel...
Her chiropractor told her she should give up competing before she gets hurt, but Angel the dog wouldn't hear of it. View full sizeStaff photo by Dave RobackMargaret Howes of Springfield puts Angel...
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East Longmeadow voters to select two School Committee seats in town election
Incumbents Angela Thorpe and Gregory Thompson are being challenged by former principal Richard L. Freccero and newcomer William Bednarzyk, Jr. From left, top row: Gregory Thompson, Angela Thorpe....
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Suffolk Poll: Scott Brown way ahead of all potential 2012 Massachusetts...
A recent survey by Suffolk University and 7News found that Brown remains virtually untouchable in match-ups against Democratic challengers, with the exception of former Congressman Joe Kennedy. (AP...
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Three candidates vie for two seats on Ware Board of Selectmen in Tuesday's...
Incumbents John A. Desmond and Melissa D. Weise and challenger John E. Carroll are on the ballot for the two selectmen seats. From left, John A. Desmond, Melissa D. Weise, John E. Carroll WARE – A...
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'Bloody sock' doctor advises audience at Springfield lecture that young...
Dr. Bill Morgan, former Red Sox team doctor, says sports injuries to athletes under age 16 are often overlooked by parents and coaches. Staff photo by Dave RobackView full sizeFormer Red Sox doctor...
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Anthony Simmons leads Hampden DA Mark Mastroianni's new unit for community...
Mastroianni formed the unit in January to create partnerships with community organizations and hear concerns about public safety from county residents Michael S. Gordon - The RepublicanAntonio O.F....
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Massachusetts legislature OKs $200 million for road repairs
Most communities will see their funding rise by 29 percent. File photo | The RepublicanThe state legislature approved $200 million for cities and towns in so-called Chapter 90 funds, giving a boost to...
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Inmate health-care costs rise; complaints about inadequate care expose...
Massachusetts is spending nearly $100 million a year on prisoner health care - nearly double the cost from 2001. Photo: Molly HamillSteven Grubbs climbs the steps to his home. By Tom Puleo and Lisa...
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EPA proposes new regulations on emissions from coal-burning power plants.
The only utility-sized coal-fired power plant in Western Massachusetts is Mount Tom Station in Holyoke, whose smokestack is prominent as one travels along Interstate 91 View full sizeRepublican file...
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Lynn police shoot man who allegedly threatened suicide, brandished knives
Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett says Lynn police received a 911 call early Sunday morning from someone who threatened to kill himself. View full size LYNN, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say Lynn...
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End to Japan nuke crisis could be decades, a fortune away
Radiation has covered the area around the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant and blanketed parts of the complex, making the job of "decommissioning" the plant — rendering it safe so it doesn't threaten public...
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Obama to lay out spending plan that could raise taxes for wealthy, cut...
"You're going to have to look at Medicare and Medicaid and see what kind of savings you can get," Obama adviser David Plouffe said on NBC's "Meet the Press." View full sizeIn this photo released by...
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