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Libya forces fight rebels advancing toward capital
The seesawing battles for towns and oil installations along the coastline signaled that Libya's fighting could be prolonged, compared with the ousting of Mubarak after just 18 days (AP Photo/Hussein...
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Mass. to continue to enforce funeral protest rules, despite Supreme Court...
Coakley told The Boston Globe she will advise police to continue to enforce a 500-foot buffer zone around funerals to prevent disruptions. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)FILE - In this June 6, 2009...
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Springfield study comittee recommends revamped police oversight board
There already exists a seven-member, mayor-appointed Community Police Hearing Board. Henry Twiggs speaks during the Ward 4 Democratic Caucus Day at Family Kitchen Restaurant in Springfield on February...
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Roberts Pond project to reduce sewer back-ups and prevent problems at the...
An informational meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Edward J. Bellamy Middle School. Republican file photo CHICOPEE – Faced with a potential disaster because of an eroding spillway, the city...
View ArticleSouth Hadley and state DEP work to fix landfill odor
The DEP has set up a hotline which residents can use to report any unusual odors in their neighborhood. SOUTH HADLEY – Following complaints about a bad odor in the area of the landfill on Industrial...
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A roast honoring retiring Holyoke Police Chief Anthony Scott will be held at...
A roast honoring retiring Holyoke Police Chief Anthony Scott is scheduled for April . 01/28/11 Holyoke- Republican Photo by Mark M.Murray - Holyoke Police Chief Anthony R. Scott shown here in his...
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Western Massachusetts communities list municipal meetings for the week
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Amherst: Mon.-Disability Access Committee, 11:30 a.m., 210 Old Belchertown Road Town Meeting Coordinating Committee, 2 p.m., Town Hall....
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Woman rescued after her Chicopee home caught fire Sunday
None of the pets had serious injuries. Republican staff photo by Michael BeswickChicopee firefighters extinguish a blaze in the basement of 261 East St. CHICOPEE – A woman, four dogs and a cat were...
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Structural problems at Wales Town Office Building force police department to...
Selectmen will continue their discussion about the displaced town offices at their March 15 meeting. WALES – The Police Department will relocate to the Senior Center’s wellness room, now that...
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Flood advisory issued for portions of Hampden and Hampshire counties
The Mill River and Westfield River in Huntington were flood stage early Monday morning. 10-1-2010 - Holyoke - Staff Photo By John Suchocki - The early morning traffic backs up to cross the deep pool...
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Palmer girls softball torch passed along to Tracey Cole
Registration is under way for the new Palmer Girls Softball Association, which is under new stewardship. Submitted photo – Tracey L. Cole poses with her daughter, Madison, 7. Tracey Cole is the...
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Car fire damages two houses in Springfield
Firefighters extinguished a burning Dodge Charger and saved two adjacent homes on Grover Street in Springfield Monday morning. Staff Photo by Robert RizzutoFirefighters work to crack open the hood of...
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Palmer Rotary Club holding 'snow melt' contest
Proceeds from the contest will be used to fund the 4 scholarships that the Palmer Rotary Club gives to local students each year. The Republican photo by Lori Stabile – Alan P. Fauteux, president-elect...
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Study: Massachusetts needs more supermarkets
The problem is particularly acute in urban areas and rural parts of central and western Massachusetts. File photo by Greg Saulmon / The RepublicanA corner store in Springfield's North End. Convenience...
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AM News Links: East Coast Rapist suspect taunts police, battles continue...
East Coast Rapist suspect taunts police following suicide attempt, battles continue across Libya and more headlines. (AP Photo)After eluding capture for more then 13 years, police believe they have...
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Flooding closes Route 2 in Charlemont
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has closed Route 2 in Massachusetts as well as several roads across Connecticut. View full sizeSubmitted photo by Josh StearnsThis panorama, taken with a smart...
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Chicopee Public Library figures prominently in new short story by horror...
Chicopee is not particularly renowned as a haven for the monstrous or the supernatural - with the possible exception perhaps of the King Kielbasa. CHICOPEE - Ask Chicopee Public Library Director Nancy...
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Western Mass. communities deal with flooding
Communities across Western Massachusetts are dealing with flooding issues after a prolonged rainfall melted several inches of snow Sunday into Monday morning. View full sizeSubmitted photo by Josh...
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National average for gasoline rises above $3.50 per gallon as oil nears $107...
Pump prices have jumped an average of 39 cents per gallon since mid-February. Associated PressHigher gas prices are posted at a Chevron gas station in San Francisco, Friday, March 4, 2011. Gasoline...
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Springfield police seek suspect in State Street bank robbery
Police released a photo of a suspect from a 5 p.m. robbery at the TD Bank branch at 958 State St. Springfield police photoPolice are looking for this man who is a suspect in a bank robbery at TD Bank,...
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