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Police: 5 dead in shooting at Phoenix-area home
The investigation was slowed by concerns there could be hazardous materials in 55-gallon drums in the backyard. Associated PressPolice officers stand outside a house after a shooting, where police say...
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Massachusetts man tells authorities he cut throats of his mother and grandmother
Joseph Wright, 23, of Lynn was captured Tuesday after he attempted to flee to Canada. Associated PressThis Wednesday, May 2, 2012, booking photo released by the Aroostook County, Maine, Sheriff's...
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Yesterday's top stories: 2 arrested in murder of Jonathan Tallaj, dad breaks...
Danvers police say a weekend wedding turned violent, resulting in two arrests and possible charges against the groom. These were the most-read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of...
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Westfield advances $36 million elementary school despite neighborhood objections
City officials will address traffic and other neighborhood issues involving the school as they develop. WESTFIELD – The city will move forward with construction plans for a $36 million elementary...
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Officials probing cause of Franklin County motor home explosion
A 35-foot-long RV-style camper erupted in flames, causing several explosions, according to fire officials in the town of Heath. HEATH – Officials in this Franklin County town north of the Mowhawk...
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In this Ask Mayor Morse segment, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse explains how how his proposed director of arts, culture and tourism would fit into the city's budget. Watch video In this Ask Mayor Morse...
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$90-an-hour media consultant hired by West Springfield Mayor Gregory...
Neffinger says the help he gets from Roberta Page, owner of Page One Productions, is "invaluable." The Republican | Mark M. MurrayRoberta Page of Page One Productions is West Springfield Mayor Gregory...
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PM News Links: Football coaches took extra precautions before Junior Seau's...
A 57-year-old man has been charged with trying to abduct a woman at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. Photo by Jae C. Hong / Associated PressRepublican presidential candidate, former...
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Springfield Casino Site Committee named by City Council President James Ferrera
Former Springfield Police Chief Paula Meara was selected as chairman of the casino committee, which will evaluate any proposals. The Republican | Mark M. MurrayPaula Meara, retired Springfield police...
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Mass. House unveils health care payment bill
Massachusetts House leaders unveiled a health care payment bill Friday that they say will lower family premiums by nearly $2,000 annually over the next five years in part by cutting waste and...
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3 NBC employees lose jobs after edits of 911 recording in Trayvon Martin...
The conservative Media Research Center, said NBC still has not come clean. NEW YORK (AP) — Three employees of NBC or an NBC-owned television station have now lost their jobs because of editing changes...
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6 Springfield bars, including 4 strip bars, sue city in federal court,...
The clubs, within the suit, say their First Amendment right of free expression has been "silenced" by the mayor's curfew. Republican file photoThe Mardi Gras strip club. SPRINGFIELD – Six bars,...
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Judge's ruling kills Shutesbury library project
Proponents were looking to the 5,800-square-foot building to replace the aging, 900-square foot M.N. Spear Library, which is more than a century old and lacks running water. A screen shot of the M.N....
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Woman in Secret Service case calls agents 'fools'
A woman who says she was the prostitute who triggered the scandal in Colombia declared she could have easily obtained sensitive information from the Secret Service agents. AP Photo/Cadena SERThis...
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Western Massachusetts' dry weather pattern broken
A U.S. Drought Monitor map shows Western Massachusetts is somewhat better off drought-wise than the rest of the state. The Republican | David MolnarA pedestrian takes refuge from the rain under a...
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School bus crash in Palmer sends 14 students to area hospitals
A total of 47 students were on the 3 buses at the time the accident happened. The Republican | Dave Roback05/04/12-Palmer-Staff Photo by Dave Roback- State and local police at the scene of a school...
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Northampton mayor pledges support for Fire Chief Brian Duggan following...
Despite a vote of no confidence in Duggan, firefighters union President Michael Hatch believes the union can continue working with the chief to ensure public safety. File photo | The RepublicanA city...
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Ginger Pisani, widow of former Longmeadow schools counselor, tells task force...
The occasion was the annual Community Based Juvenile Justice Project Task Force meeting at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Photo by Mark Murray / The RepublicanGinger Pisani speaks Friday about...
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6-year-old boy suspended from Colorado school for telling girl 'I'm sexy and...
It's the second time he has gotten in trouble for quoting LMFAO's "Sexy and I Know It." AURORA, Colo. (AP) — A 6-year-old boy was suspended from his suburban Denver school for three days after school...
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Monarch Place falcons: Fourth egg hatches Friday
The first chicks made their debut early Wednesday, and the third hatched Thursday. Watch video The Republican | Greg SaulmonOne of the adult falcons tends to the four chicks Friday afternoon....
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