Springfield nursing assistant Alvira Knibbs convicted of slapping elderly...
As part of her sentence, Knibbs will be on probation for a year and cannot during that time work in a job that includes patient care SPRINGFIELD - A nursing assistant from Springfield who was accused...
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Stocks rise despite weaker GDP report
The U.S. economy grew at a 1.8 annual rate in the first quarter, the weakest rate since last spring. Associated PressDonald Vaneck, center, of Barclays Capital, works on the floor of the New York...
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Sisters of Providence Health System cuts jobs at Mercy Medical Center, other...
Cuts will occur throughout the system that includes Mercy Medical Center in Springfield and Providence Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke. Republican File Photo SPRINGFIELD – Citing a looming...
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Springfield police charge Luis Aponte and Edna Cintron with drug, firearms...
Police confiscated 105 bags of heroin, 10 grams of crack cocaine, and a 9 mm handgun, Springfield police photoLeft to right: Luis Aponte, Edna Cintron SPRINGFIELD – Narcotics detectives arrested two...
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Massachusetts House approves stark state budget with cuts to local aid and...
The most disputed aspect of the budget includes a measure that strips away some bargaining rights on health insurance for municipal employees. The Republican | Joe DeburroThe Massachusetts Statehouse...
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Space shuttle Endeavour ready for historic final launch
Launch time is scheduled for 3:47 p.m. on Friday. Associated PressThe space shuttle Endeavour sits on Launch Pad 39-A during fueling at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Friday, April 29,...
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Judge denies convicted murderer Sandra Dostie's request for a new trial
Judge Constance M. Sweeney, who presided over Dostie's murder trial, denied the motion less then ten days after it was filed. Court officers escort Sandra Dostie during her 1994 murder trial....
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Donald Trump calls leaders 'stupid' in Las Vegas stump speech
Trump promised to use swear words while negotiating with China. Associated PressDonald Trump speaks to a crowd of 600 people during a gathering of Republican women's groups, Thursday, April 28, 2011,...
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Gunshots in area of East Hadley Road in Amherst leads to arrest of Holyoke...
The gunshots were reported shortly before 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Somrathona Soeng AMHERST – A reports of shots fired Tuesday night in the East Hadley Road area led to the arrest of a 21-year-old...
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NASA delays space shuttle Endeavour's last launch
NASA spokesman George Dillard says the next try will be Sunday at the earliest. Associated PressThe space shuttle Endeavour sits on Launch Pad 39-A during fueling at Kennedy Space Center in Cape...
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Palmer boy, 14, charged after shooting friend seven times with BB gun
Police have responded to two incidents involving BB guns in recent weeks. File photo PALMER – Police arrested a 14-year-old male after he shot his 14-year-old female friend seven times with a BB gun....
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Students from William J. Dean Technical High School in Holyoke honored with...
Two students at Dean Technical High School in Holyoke are recognized for their hard work inside and outside of the classroom. Left to right: Holyoke Family Literacy Director Jody Spitz; Andrew...
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Malinda Lastowski drops out of Palmer at-large town council race
The only race on the June 14 annual election ballot in Palmer will be for district 1 town councilor. PALMER – Palmer Town Clerk Patricia C. Donovan said that Malinda C. Lastowski of Bondsville has...
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Daniel Leary denies motor vehicle homicide charge in Hampden Superior Court...
Daniel Leary has been released on $10,000 cash bail. The Republican / Don TreegerDaniel Leary pictured at his March arraignment in District Court SPRINGFIELD – Daniel Leary of Southwick denied charges...
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Obama says tornado devastation unlike any he has ever seen
The nightmare storms in the South have killed about 300 people, chiefly in Alabama. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama, holds up Isaih Florence, 2, as he stands with Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter...
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Springfield police find man with serious stabbing injuries in parked car on...
The 30-year-old man was found stabbed in the front seat of a car in the city's Six Corners neighborhood. SPRINGFIELD - Police found a stabbing victim unconscious and bleeding heavily in the front seat...
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League of Women Voters faults Sen. Scott Brown on global warming vote
Brown voted to ban the EPA from controlling gases blamed for global warming. Associated PressIn this April 26, 2010 photo, Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., speaks to reporters during a crucial test vote for...
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Belchertown seniors celebrate royal wedding with tea party
Attendees were dressed to the nines in fancy hats, sipping tea and eating cake and scones as Prince Williams slipped the ring on Kate Middleton. Belchertown - Republican staff photo by Michael S....
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Kate Middleton wedding dress review: simple and elegant, suitable for her age
Retired wedding dress designer Yoko Kato of South Hadley said she was surprised Kate chose a "fingertip veil," rather than a longer veil. Retired wedding dress designer Yoko Kato of South Hadley knows...
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Holyoke mayoral hopefuls Alex Morse, Daniel Burns discuss campaign plans
Morse talked about public safety in his bid for mayor and Burns said he will run full time for mayor. Holyoke mayoral candidates Alex Morse, left, and Daniel Burns, right HOLYOKE – Mayoral candidate...
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