Obituaries today: David Lee Guimond, 34, of Agawam; counselor at West Central...
Obituaries from The Republican today. David L. Guimond AGAWAM - David Lee Guimond, 34, died suddenly at home Tuesday. He was born on December 28, 1976 in Holyoke. He was educated at Chapin and Bellamy...
View ArticleComputers, other electronics seized from professor in child porn on plane case
Prosecutors said they feared suspect Grant Smith would have someone else destroy evidence. University of UtahGrant D. Smith, a University of Utah Professor, is accused of viewing child pornography...
View ArticleFuneral planned for 3 of 5 Stamford, Conn. fire victims
A funeral service open to the public will be held at at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Manhattan for 10-year-old Lily Badger and 7-year-old twins Grace and Sarah Badger. STAMFORD, Conn. – A funeral...
View ArticleMassachusetts GOP Chair Robert Maginn defends donations to Democrats
Mass. GOP Chair Robert Maginn said he has donated to Democrats in the past out of appreciation for their efforts in policy and philanthropy. View full sizeRobert Maginn said he has donated to...
View ArticleAs Mohegan Sun plans casino in Western Massachusetts, tribal owners warn...
Mitchell Etess, chief executive of the authority, said that the warning is only a financial requirement of auditors. File photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanGamblers, potential customers and...
View ArticlePM News Links: Kevin Garnett buys shares in Italian soccer club, UMass...
Economists from the University of Massachusetts Amherst said that corporations who sit on large chunks of cash hurt the rest of the economy. Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett dunks against the Miami Heat...
View ArticleSpringfield will use property liens to collect unpaid fiscal 2010 trash fees
Third quarter property taxes are expected to be mailed Saturday. File photo | The Republican SPRINGFIELD – The city will process liens against properties with unpaid fiscal year 2010 trash fee bills,...
View ArticleWall Street: Stocks end flat for year after big ups, downs
The Dow Jones industrial average, which lost 69 points in the last session, ended up 5.5 percent for the year. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanRonald McDonald, the mascot of the McDonald's...
View ArticleNew lead in Holly Piirainen case to be subject of DA Mark Mastroianni press...
With members of Piirainen's family by his side, Mastroianni will talk about recent forensic findings that resulted in the new lead. Clear Channel Outdoor donated space on its digital billboard on...
View Article'Synthetic' marijuana 'Spice' is problem for U.S. military
The easy-to-get herbal mix mimics a marijuana high, is hard to detect and can bring on hallucinations that last for days. Associated PressA poster warning of the effects of the drug known as 'Spice'...
View ArticleSpringfield tornado victim Michael Bynum gets new modular home -- 7 months later
Mark Giarrusso, president of Hybrid Built Home, said a model like what Bynam purchased costs $150,000 to $225,000 depending on add-ons and options. SPRINGFIELD – Seven months after the June 1 tornado...
View ArticleNewt Gingrich weeps, Mitt Romney launches verbal attack on Ron Paul in Iowa
Video: Gingrich's tears flowed as the former House speaker was responding to questions about his mother from a pollster and longtime political ally. By DAVID ESPO and SHANNON MCCAFFREY Associated...
View Article2 popular Springfield clubs giving up liquor licenses
The developments come as Mayor Domenic Sarno considers a 1 a.m. entertainment curfew for downtown nightclubs to reduce violence and disturbances at the 2 a.m. closing time. The Republican / File...
View ArticleNew Year's Eve revelers in Holyoke, Northampton should see mild weather
Holyoke Heritage State Park will throw its 15th annual First Night Jr., while Northampton celebrates its 27th annual First Night festivities. File photo by Michael Beswick | The RepublicanFireworks...
View ArticleWest Springfield, former school superintendent Suzanne Marotta settle lawsuit
Marotta said in her suit Mayor Edward J. Gibson sexually harassed her and the School Committee ignored the resulting hostile work environment. File photos | The RepublicanA lawsuit in which former...
View ArticleWarren police investigating fatal crash on Brimfield Road
The operator of the car involved in the Route 19 crash has not been identified. WARREN – Police are investigating a fatal car crash that happened early Thursday on Brimfield Road (Route 19). Sgt....
View ArticlePalmer town councilor wants Mohegan Sun to reveal design plans for proposed...
"We can't sit on our thumbs and wait for Mohegan Sun and the Gaming Commission to tell us what to do. We need the information in front of us," Councilor Blake Lamothe said. PALMER – Town Councilor...
View ArticleWhite House domestic policy chief Melody Barnes points out accomplishments...
Barnes, who will be gone by Tuesday, is quick to point out that there have been many domestic achievements, even though the public is dissatisfied. This Nov. 23, 2011 photo released by the White House...
View Article11 Pioneer Valley firefighters graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
The graduating class had 71 members from 35 separate departments across the state. View full sizecourtesy of the state Department of Fire ServicesThe most recent graduates of the Massachusetts...
View ArticleMaine police say foul play a factor in disappearance of missing toddler Ayla...
Police investigating the disappearance of a 20-month-old girl from her father's home two weeks ago said Friday they believe foul play was involved. This undated photo obtained from a Facebook page...
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