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AM News Links: Obama's Facebook event considered a disappointment, iPhone4...
President Obama's Facebook event disappointed many as he only answered 8 questions, former Rutgers student charged with hate crime in roommate's suicide and more headlines. FILE - In this Oct. 16,...
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Thursday April 21
Today's poll: Is 7:25 a.m. too early for high school classes to start? Greg Saulmon / The Republican04.21.2011 | HOLYOKE - Signs of spring color a sidewalk on Hillside Ave. early Thursday morning....
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Clouds and showers to be the rule for Easter weekend in Western Massachusetts
Western Massachusetts could see highs in the 70s next week. April 20, 2011 - Westfield - Staff photo by Michael S. Gordon - Westfield High School girls track team member Emily Dostie , left, takes a...
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Obama to supporters: I understand your frustration
Further compromises could prove a tough pill to swallow for many of Obama's liberal backers. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama smiles while speaking at the Nob Hill Masonic Center in San...
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Mass. man stabbed in Interstate 93 road rage incident
Dennis Keohane says the incident began when he tapped his brakes to warn a tailgater to back off. TEWKSBURY — Police in Tewksbury are looking for a suspect who stabbed a driver in an apparent case of...
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Springfield police spot gun inside car belonging to man shot outside Chessman...
The victim is in serious but stable condition at Baystate Medical Center. The Republican file photo This updates a story originally filed at 4:18 a.m. SPRINGFIELD – Police, probing a shooting outside...
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VA extends Call Center to Berkshire, Franklin and Hampden counties
The Western Massachusetts Call Center provides callers with in-person health care professionals who can answer their questions about health care or help veterans schedule medical appointments. File...
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Rep. John Olver seen as potential odd man out in redistricting, but may be...
Will Olver's political longevity help him hold tight as the state redraws districts? The Republican file photoU.S. Rep. John D. Olver, D-Amherst. The Boston Globe today takes a close look at 1st...
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Police continue to probe 3-vehicle accident in Westfield that took life of...
The Wednesday afternoon crash sent three others to area hospitals. Greg Saulmon / The Republican04.20.2011 | WESTFIELD - The scene of an accident at the intersection of Route 20 and East Mountain Road...
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Gov. Deval Patrick denies ambition for higher office - again - during 'Today...
Watch video from Gov. Patrick's appearance on "The Today Show" Thursday morning. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has been...
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Massachusetts political leaders could be witnesses in trial of former Speaker...
Gov. Deval Patrick, Speaker Robert DeLeo and Senate President Therese Murray named as potential witnesses. Republican file photoFormer Massachusetts House Speakers Thomas Finneran, left, and Salvatore...
View ArticleFurnace fire causes some $5,000 in damage to home in Springfield's Upper Hill...
The fire was reported shortly before midnight at 99 Massachusetts Ave. View Larger Map SPRINGFIELD – A furnace fire caused some $5,000 in damage late Wednesday night to a duplex in the Upper Hill...
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Lively election coming up in South Hadley Fire District 1
The election takes place Monday from noon to 7 p.m. at Fire District 1, 144 Newton St., South Hadley. SOUTH HADLEY – There may be years when the elections at Fire District 1 in South Hadley are sleepy...
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West Springfield mayoral candidate Gerard Matthews favors lengthening mayor's...
Matthews withdrew his motion to reconsider the issue at this week's Town Council meeting. File photo | The RepublicanWest Springfield Town Councilor Gerard Matthews, an announced he candidate for...
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Amherst car crash claims life of 92-year-old Easthampton man
The crash killed the man, who was a passenger in a sedan that collided with a pickup truck. 03.09.11 | Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen â The Amherst Police Department's patch. AMHERST – A 92-year-old...
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Palmer Planning Board member James Haley, upset about charter change, misses...
Haley hasn't been the only elected official to complain about the charter change, which requires some officials elected to 4-year terms in 2009 to seek re-election in 2011. PALMER – James J. Haley Jr....
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Treasurer Steven Grossman slots $100 million for Massachusetts community...
Grossman was in Springfield to promote his “Small Business Partnership,” which takes state funds that had been invested outside the state and loans it to community banks. The Republican | Mark M....
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Springfield and Western Massachusetts home sales, prices dip; foreclosures...
In Hampshire County, the number of foreclosure deeds filed fell 72 percent, from 50 to 14. In Franklin County, the number of foreclosure deeds fell 51.6 percent, from 43 to 21. View full size...
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Massachusetts SJC chief justice Roderick Ireland throws support behind House...
The bill seeks to restrict nepotism and favoritism in state hiring. Associated PressMassachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo, left, shakes hands with Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice...
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U.S. Rep. Richard Neal calls for keeping 2 seats for Western Massachusetts in...
Neal said he didn't believe that the seat of John Olver of Amherst is the one that most likely will be eliminated. The Republican / File photosRichard Neal, left, and John OlverBOSTON – U.S. Rep....
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