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Monson couple charged with assault and battery on child
Susan Ford and Anthony Maggi each was charged with 2 counts of assault and battery on a child with injury after an investigation into bruises on the body of Ford's 20-month-old son. PALMER – A Monson...
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Top 10 stories of 2011: No. 1 -- Tornadoes pummel Western Massachusetts
The storm was one of the strongest ever recorded in Massachusetts, with wind speeds estimated at 136 to 165 mph. Top 10 countdown No. 10: Politics in Massachusetts No. 9: Al Bruno murder trial...
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U.S. Rep. James McGovern looks ahead to new term that includes Western...
If he wins re-election, McGovern will also become a new congressman for part of the Pioneer Valley. File photo by David Molnar / The RepublicanU.S. Rep. James McGovern, left, talks with Northampton...
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Amherst officials hope to have permanent signs in place about dog policy soon
Temporary signs have repeatedly disappeared. 7/3/03- Chicopee- Thomas J. O'Connor Regional Animal Center-- For Chic Plus- Volunteer dog walker David P. Michalak of Chicopee takes "Neely", a male...
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Gulf of Maine shrimp fishing limits drop to a third of 2011 figures
Shrimp fishermen have been given a catch limit of 4.4 million pounds for the upcoming season, down from the 13 million pounds they caught last season. FILE - This Feb. 15, 2011 file photo shows...
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Gregory Neffinger to become West Springfield's 2nd mayor Tuesday
Neffinger will be sworn in twice Tuesday, first for legal reasons and second for ceremonial ones. Mayor-elect Gregory C. Neffinger, seen outside West Springfield's city office building will be sworn...
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2 NASA probes scheduled to arrive in moon's orbit
NASA is counting down the seconds until its twin spacecraft bound for the moon make back-to-back arrivals over the New Year's weekend. This undated artist rendering provided by NASA on Dec. 21,2011...
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Christopher Keefe poised to be reelected as Westfield City Council president
The City Council reorganization meeting will be held immediately following inauguration ceremonies. File photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanWestfield City Council President Christopher Keefe...
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Massachusetts income and corporate tax rates to drop in new year
Massachusetts tax officials estimate the average taxpayer will save less than $50 a year. Accountants advise that owners don't make decisions solely for tax reasons. If you want to buy equipment or...
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Weekly review of the U.S. Senate race & other political happenings in...
With 2011 winding down, a relatively quiet week in politics was not without its highlights, including those which originated in the Bay State. Robert Maginn said he has donated to Democrats in the...
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Agawam Mayor Richard Cohen scheduled to be sworn in for 6th term
Cohen is on track to become the longest serving mayor in the city's history. File photo by Don Treeger / The RepublicanAgawam Mayor Richard Cohen celebrates his reelection at the Casa Di Lisa...
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Holyoke celebrates 2012 early with First Night Jr.
The disco ball was scheduled to drop outside the Visitors Center at 3:30 p.m. The Republican / David MolnarBoston Childers, center, laughs with his friend Tyler Stratton, both of Springfield as they...
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Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority fails to refinance $811 million in debt
The parent company of the Indian-run Mohegan Sun casinos in Connecticut and Pennsylvania says it has failed to reach an agreement to refinance $811 million in debt, but lenders have waived a possible...
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Easthampton City Council to vote on intolerance resolution, elect new officers
The council will reorganize at a meeting following the noon swearing-in ceremony Tuesday at the Municipal Building. Joseph McCoy EASTHAMPTON – The City Council meets twice the first week of January,...
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President Obama signs controversial defense bill despite 'reservations'
he new law gives the president the authority to waive military custody, if it's in the interest of national security, for foreign terrorism suspects who are linked to al-Qaida or who are involved in...
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New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr. prepares for 10th term
DeStefano recently drew attention by announcing he wants to allow illegal immigrants who live in his city to vote in municipal elections. John DeStefano Jr. as seen on his Twitter profile. NEW HAVEN,...
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Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno looking forward to first 4-year term
With the passage of a ballot question in 2009, Springfield joined a handfull of cities statewide extending the traditional two-year mayoral term to four years. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The...
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Paid sick leave among new Connecticut laws taking effect
Starting Sunday, firms with 50 or more employees will be required to abide by the new law. By SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Many Connecticut companies have been preparing for a...
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Several protesters arrested outside Michele Bachmann's Iowa HQ
Local police in suburban Des Moines, Iowa, say the protesters were arrested for trespassing. Urbandale police arrest an Occupy protestor during a demonstration outside the headquarters of Republican...
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Alex Morse poised to become youngest mayor in Holyoke history
Inauguration day will feature a close race for City Council president between Joseph McGiverin and Kevin Jourdain. Photos by John Suchocki / The RepublicanThree views of Holyoke mayor-elect Alex B....
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