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South Hadley High School principal finalist Sean McNiff praises academic...
The rich environment of learning includes a real push to get students to take advanced placement courses, McNiff said. Don Treeger / The RepublicanSean McNiff spent Wednesday at South Hadley High...
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Massive tornado tears through Tuscaloosa, Alabama; 39 dead in 4 states as...
Tuscaaloosa, home to the University of Alabama, saw entire sections of the city destroyed and hundreds displaced and injured. View full sizeResidents survey the destruction after a tornado hit Pratt...
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Westfield school superintendent finalist Ronald Rix lists priorities in...
Rix, principal at South Middle School, said his priorities would be teaching and learning for students, staff support, safety in schools and identifying financial resources. The Republican | Michael...
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Westfield police identify man killed in one-car crash on Route 202 as...
A second victim remains in stable condition at Baystate Medical Center and a third was treated and released. Republican file photo WESTFIELD – Police have identified the 23-year-old man killed in a...
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Developing: Holyoke officials close section of Northampton St. near Whiting...
The discovery of the chemicals is the second such incident in the city in a week, Deputy Fire Chief Timothy Moran said. John Suchocki / The Republican04.28.2011 | HOLYOKE - Emergency workers respond...
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United Way of Pioneer Valey exceeds fundraising goals
Corporate donations to United Way have been very strong this past year. But she also said 90 percent of the United Way’s fundraising comes from workplace campaigns and the majority of that money comes...
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Ed Boisselle speaks out on decision to eject Luke Gelinas from South Hadley...
Gelinas is suing Boisselle for violating his First Amendment rights. ABOUT THIS STORY » A team of UMass journalism students are reporting on approaches to curbing bullying in South Hadley and beyond...
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Gov. Patrick: Obama birth questions 'ridiculous'
Patrick said he was disappointed that Donald Trump was able to garner attention over the issue. Associated PressMassachusetts Governor Deval Patrick in the Governor's office at the Statehouse, in...
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Springfield police officer Derek Cook denies new charges stemming from 2008...
Officer Derek Cook will now be tried on four charges, not two. Michael S. Gordon / The Republican04.28.2011 | SPRINGFIELD - Police Officer Derek V. Cook in Springfield District Court Thursday....
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Tornado videos give on-the-ground perspective of worst Southern storm since 1974
Video of the violent storm is coming from every source, including news videographers and citizens with camera phones, onto the Web. A state of emergency has been declared in Alabama after what...
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PM News Links: Pittsfield Cemetery vandalized, Gov. Deval Patrick says...
Officials have closed Northampton St. (Route 5) from Whiting Farms Road to Laurel Street following the discovery of two milk jugs believed to contain chemicals used in the production of...
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What they said: Gov. Deval Patrick 'talking' casinos with legislators one...
The Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Committee will hold a public hearing next Wednesday (AP)Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick speaks with reporters from The Associated Press in this file...
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Potentially hazardous chemicals, believed to have been used in production of...
Route 5 reopened shortly after noon on Thursday. More jugs have since been found in other areas of Holyoke. John Suchocki / The Republican04.28.2011 | HOLYOKE - Emergency workers respond to...
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Your comments: Parade organizer responds to "Northampton Pride Parade and...
This year's Entertainment Chair weighs in on diversity, commercialism, and Noho Pride. File photo / The RepublicanHolyoke residents Cynthia Roberts, left, and Deborah Penzias attend an anti-hate crime...
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PACE founder David Oppenheim faces a lesser sentence on child rape charges
Statutory rape carries a potential sentence of up to life, but there is no mandatory minimum without the aggravating factor. Michael S. GordonDavid F. Oppenheim. NORTHAMPTON – Arts center founder...
View ArticleDeveloping: Live wire down on school bus in Warren with kids inside
National Grid is on the way to the scene. 5 p.m. update: Emergency personnel have removed the wire and about 25 children aboard exited the bus uninjured. » Read the story. WARREN – A power line has...
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Springfield police schedule memorial service for fallen officers
The annual service is timed to coincide with the observance of National Police Week. View full size In this file photo from May 13, 2009, Springfield police stand at assembly by the fallen officers...
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Power line removed from school bus in Warren; no injuries
Parents waited as utility workers cut power to the power line on top of the school bus. Photo by Lori Stabile. WARREN - Utility workers work on Chapel Street in West Warren after a tree branch fell...
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Obituaries today: Salvatore Spagnoli co-owned Hollywood Cafe in Springfield's...
Obituaries from The Republican. Salvatore J. Spagnoli Salvatore "Sam" Spagnoli, 91, a longtime resident of Springfield, passed away on April 20. Spagnoli was born and educated in Springfield, and was...
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Massachusetts economy grows by 4.2%; Western Mass. still lags behind
UMass economics professor Robert Nakosteen said one need look no further than unemployment to see how Western Massachusetts is lagging. File photo / Associated PressA jobs postings board is shown at...
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