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Car vs. moose on Mass Pike; moose dies, driver hospitalized
The moose, whose weight and gender were unavailable, was killed on impact, while the motorist was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Noble Hospital in Westfield, said Massachusetts State...
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Cities seek more money from tax-exempt colleges
The town-vs.-gown confrontation reflects a trend across the nation as cities desperate for revenue try to get more money out of tax-exempt institutions such as universities and hospitals. AP...
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Prosecutor: Fatal Massachusetts stabbing witnessed on video chat
The details were released in Woburn District Court as Christopher Piantedosi, 39, was arraigned on a murder charge in the death of Kristen Pulisciano, 38. WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — The fatal stabbing of a...
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No decision yet in request for a new trial for Charles Wilhite
Wilhite was convicted in the 2008 murder of Alberto L. Rodriguez. Charles Wilhite SPRINGFIELD -- No decision was issued Monday as to whether Charles L. Wilhite will get a new trial. Hampden Superior...
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Ryan Welch, accused of killing Jessica Pripstein of Easthampton, denied bail...
Judge C. Jeffery Kinder ruled that given the nature of the charge he did not believe it was appropriate to set bail. File photo | The RepublicanRyan Welch was denied bail on Monday by Hampshire...
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Springfield man evades police pursuit, feared dead after jumping into...
The man, identified as 24-year-old Jaylu Laboy of 31 Nye Street, jumped into the river after evading two city police officers who were reporting to the scene of a possible breaking and entering....
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Hampshire County celebrates 350th anniversary
The ceremony concluded with the ringing of the county's Paul Revere bell, one of two existing bells cast at the Paul Revere foundry. NORTHAMPTON – A line-up of local politicians did everything but...
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Self-driving cars set for test drive
Self-driving vehicle technology works like auto-pilot to guide a car with little or no intervention from a human operator. AP Photo/Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles In this undated handout from the...
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President Obama's campaign to spend $25 million in advertising this month
Obama releases a new TV ad entitled "Go" as polls show the presidential race tightening. AP PhotosAs the presidential race tightens, President Obama will spend $25 million this month on advertising....
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US: CIA thwarts al-Qaida bomb plot on U.S.-bound airliner
U.S. officials say the plot involved an upgrade of the underwear bomb that failed to detonate aboard a jetliner over Detroit on Christmas 2009. Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Associated Press has...
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Springfield police seeking public's help in identifying suspect in Belmont...
Springfield police are looking for the public's assistance in identifying a man seen in surveillance footage attacking a woman and her child on Friday night outside the Ben Tahn Market, 455 Belmont...
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PM News Links: Jose Canseco joins Worcester Tornadoes, gas 20 cents cheaper...
An East Haven, Conn. man accused of kidnapping a woman last weekend has racked up 55 convictions, including 15 felonies, according to court officials. AP PhotoTwo vehicles involved in a crash sit...
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Wall Street stock markets recover from stumble over Europe elections
Investors worried that the shifting political landscape in Europe could undermine the region's long battle to keep its shared currency intact and restore the faith of global investors. By PALLAVI...
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Northampton City Hall gets new windows as city nears end of energy-saving...
Under the contract, ConEdison Solutions will pay the difference between the projected savings and actually energy costs, if any. Northampton City Hall has new energy-efficient windows. NORTHAMPTON —...
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Judge orders Ryan Welch, accused killer of Jessica Pripstein, held without...
Welch will remain in custody at the Hampshire County House of Correction for the duration of his trial. File photo | The RepublicanRyan Welch This is an update to a story that was originally posted at...
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Westfield City Council sets schedule to fill Ward 3 seat vacancy
The successful candidate must receive at least 7 council votes to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Peter Miller. WESTFIELD – The City Council plans to fill its vacant Ward 3 seat during its...
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Westfield City Council launches review of storm water assessments
The fee is assessed to help finance city efforts to monitor and control storm water issues. WESTFIELD — The City Council has launched a review of storm water management and fees adopted in response to...
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Tax break approved for Monson company relocating to Palmer
Polymer Corp.'s chief operating officer said a "sizable portion" of his workforce comes from Palmer. PALMER — The Town Council gave the OK for the town manager to authorize a tax increment financing...
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Trial over Holyoke woman's jail death begins in U.S. District Court
Cynthia Brace's husband claims her death was unnecessary, the result of poor care by jail staffers who placed her in an isolation unit and forced her to withdraw from alcohol and drugs. SPRINGFIELD —...
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Sexual Minorities Archives in Northampton looking for local gays to interview
The organization is calling upon elders in the gay community to tell their stories of the days when tolerance was not to be found. The Republican file photo | Michael BeswickBet Power keeps the Sexual...
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