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"Birther" claims force GOP leaders to take a stand on Obama's qualifications
In the latest New York Times-CBS News poll, 45 percent of adult Republicans said they believe Obama was born in another country, and 22 percent said they don't know. One-third of Republicans said they...
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Obituaries today: Geoffrey Findon was HR manager and Registered Maine Guide
Obituaries from The Republican. Geoffrey B. Findon Geoffrey Brent Findon, 64, of Monson, passed away Wednesday. He was born in Wind Gap, Pa., and earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from Penn State...
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Westfield's Noble Hospital announces layoffs, cuts in hours
Noble Hospital has made a reduction in forces that will affect 25 full-time employees. Republican file photo WESTFIELD – Noble Hospital will make a reduction in forces affecting 25 full-time employees...
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Good Friday marked with prayer, tears at closed Sacred Heart of Jesus Church...
"I can't get over it," said Anthony Cymes, 84, who said he had come to the church his whole life. "I don't know what I'm going to do." File photo | The RepublicanSacred Heart of Jesus Church in...
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New French heritage group for the Pioneer Valley hopes to open cultural...
The group would like to base its cultural center on one that was opened in Maine. File photo / The RepublicanEdna M. Proulx, center, looks at a picture of her mother, with her daughters, Jeanne P....
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Holyoke planners to begin reviewing 90,000-square-foot plan for the high...
The center will be an academic research facility that uses clusters of supercomputers powered by the city hydroelectric dam. The Republican photo by John SuchockiThe former Mastex facility on Bigalow...
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Some of Barack Obama's birth records have been public for years
Basic public information of the president's birth is available in the Hawaii vital records office. Associated PressIn this April 20, 2011 photo, a State of Hawaii government binder holding the...
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Holyoke computing center partner Cisco Systems declares commitment regardless...
Cisco Systems is one of the original partners in the $168 million computing center planned for downtown. Associated Press HOLYOKE – Worldwide internet equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc. remains...
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Chicopee Water Department wins state award for adhering to regulations
“We try to achieve the best water quality possible for all the residents of Chicopee,” said department superintendent Alan Starzyk. “It’s really nice to be recognized.” View full sizeRepublican file...
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Springfield City Council schedules revocation hearing on biomass plant's...
Developer Palmer Renewable Energy has warned Springfield that it faces a potential multi-million dollar lawsuit if the permit is revoked. The Republican file photo | Dave RobackProtesters for and...
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NYC board: Donald Trump skipped 21 years of primaries
The New York City Board of Elections says the possible Republican presidential candidate voted in the 1989 primary for mayor, then didn't vote in another primary for 21 years. Associated PressFILE -...
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Amherst high school students raise $20,000 to build school in Cameroon
Amherst students held between 30 and 40 fund-raisers to raise the money to build a school. The Republian | Don TreegerAmherst Regional High School senior Ryan Diplock, the student leader of the...
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Obituaries today: Cordelia Young, 99, worked at Agway, active in St. John's...
Obituaries from The Republican. Cordelia Josephine Young Cordelia Josephine Young, 99, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday. Born in Springfield, Young was a graduate of Central High School and...
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Amherst Sustainability Fair draws an Earth-minded crowd
The Sustainability Festival is timed to coincide with Friday's Earth Day Observance and the first Amherst Farmer's Market day of the season, said Stephanie C. Ciccarello, energy task force coordinator...
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Rain is expected to continue today, according to the National Weather Service. But temperatures will warm to a high near 65. GREENFIELD – Winter weather caused a number of small fender-bender car...
View ArticleSpringfield firefighters plan to meet to discuss city budget woes
Lt. David A. Wells, president of Firefighters Local 648, aid a meeting that had been set for Saturday was canceled due to a scheduling conflict. Sarno is meeting one-by-one with city unions and the...
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West Side council president Kathleen Bourque to run for sixth term
Bourque served as the council’s vice president for four years and has been on all of the council’s subcommittees West Springfield Town Council President Kathleen Bourque will be seeking a sixth term...
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Hampden woman's Easter baskets for children at Ronald McDonald House make...
Shirley Hebert has been making Easter baskets for the young guests at the Ronald McDonald House in Springfield for nine years now. The Republican / Dave MolnarShirley Hebert, of Hampden, passes out...
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In face of recall, Belchertown Selectman Kenneth Elstein stresses his experience
Recall questions on the May 16 town election ballot are aimed at removing Kenneth Elstein and Selectmen James A. Barry and George D. Archible from office. The RepublicanKenneth Elstein BELCHERTOWN –...
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Rebuilding of Springfield's Macedonia Church of God in Christ, torched by...
Bishop Bryant Robinson Jr.: "In the beginning, all we saw was flames and smoke. But we asked for the Lord's help and we have received it." The Republican | Mark M. MurrayThe Macedonia Church of God in...
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