Yesterday's top stories: Police probe incident that sent Robert Walter to...
Authorities say two teenagers laughed after hopping out of a vehicle to randomly pummel another teen riding a bicycle, stabbing him in the leg and robbing him of $5. Here are the most-read stories on...
View Article200 Springfield call center workers to lose jobs at TD Bank on Main Street
The Main Street call center in Springfield will permanently close in December, leaving dozens without jobs. SPRINGFIELD – About 200 local TD Bank workers will have to find new jobs when the...
View ArticleAsk Mayor Sarno: Has violence gone down since late-night entertainment curfew?
Mayor Sarno previews this year's world's largest pancake breakfast in downtown Springfield this Saturday. Watch video SPRINGFIELD - In his latest "Ask the Mayor" video interview with The Republican...
View ArticleHolyoke plan to establish arts coordinator praised by Helena Fruscio, state...
Mayor Morse said the new position would mobilize the artistic talents and cultural resources here. Staff photo by Greg SaulmonHelena Fruscio, state creative economy industry director, addresses...
View ArticleNew Hampshire politicians weigh Kelly Ayotte as potential Romney vice...
Ayotte is seen as a rising star in Republican circles but her lack of experience makes her an unlikely vice presidential choice for Romney according to political experts. AP Photo/Jim ColeRepublican...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts students among '29 Who Shine' to be honored at Statehouse
The awards recognize 29 outstanding public college and university graduates, one from each public university in Massachusetts. Submitted photosTop row, left to right, Hannah Barrett, Alex Chaez and...
View ArticleCarl Beane, voice of the Red Sox, killed in Sturbridge car accident
Beane's vehicle went off the road and struck a tree and then a wall, officials said. STURBRIDGE — Carl Beane, the Agawam native who served as the public address announcer at Fenway Park, died...
View ArticleScott Brown's campaign dismisses wrongdoing allegation amid ethics claim over...
Brown campaign spokesman Colin Reed said the complaint lacks credence and is an attempt to distract the conversation away from the controversy surrounding Warren's ancestry. U.S. Sen. Scott Brown,...
View ArticleSheriff's Deputy injured when struck by car at Southwick traffic detail
A Hampden County Sheriff's Department deputy who was directing traffic at a road job on College Highway was injured just before noon Wednesday when he was stuck by a passing car. 03.09.11 | Photo by...
View ArticleMassachusetts politicians react to President Obama's support of gay marriage
After president Barack Obama spoke out in support of marriage equality on Wednesday, politicians and people from across Massachusetts offered support or criticism for his position. President Barack...
View ArticleHonda wins appeal of small-claims hybrid judgment
A Honda Civic hybrid owner has been awarded $9,867, claiming the company misrepresented the car's gas mileage. Associated PressIn this Feb. 10, 2010 file photo, Honda Motor Co.'s vehicle is on display...
View ArticleKate Winslet, Josh Brolin movie, 'Labor Day' to be filmed in Massachusetts
Members of the Patrick-Murrray Administration traveled to Los Angeles last year to make a sales pitch to bring more film and television to Massachusetts. A movie called 'Labor Day' starring Kate...
View ArticleNorthampton motorist tries to flee police on foot, leaves behind car and two...
A man who tried to run from police following a traffic stop on King Street was apprehended quickly enough, but police are now stuck with what to do about the man's two angry dogs that he left behind...
View ArticleProposed Stop & Shop supermarket project in Easthampton due back in court for...
The lawsuit was filed more than two years ago. File photo / The RepublicanThe Stop & Shop supermarket company will be back in court next month in its quest to open a market on land that used to be...
View Article7 Western Massachusetts housing projects among 36 statewide to share in $105...
The affordable housing is for low and moderate income families including elderly and veterans. State officials on Wednesday announced $105 million in state and federal subsidies and tax credits for...
View ArticleU.S. stocks fall as Europe doubts bubble to surface
The Dow Jones industrial average is down 444 points during its 6-day losing streak. By DANIEL WAGNER | AP Business Writer File photo | Associated PressThe Macy's department store in North Attleboro....
View ArticleSen. Scott Brown: Leave gay marriage to the states
Democrat Elizabeth Warren says she is "proud to stand" with President Obama on marriage equality. U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., at Bunker Hill Community College in the Charlestown neighborhood of...
View ArticleTD Bank to eliminate 200 call center jobs, while Thing5 still looks for help
TD Bank plans to keep its regional offices in Western Massachusetts and has a number of retail branch bank offices in the area. This is an updated version of a story posted at 6:45 this morning....
View ArticleWith ban on bake sales looming, war on Whoopie pies inspires Massachusetts...
New standards issued by the state Departments of Public Health and Education proposed banning so-called competitive foods including charity bake sales and candy drives. Republican file photoThis 2005...
View ArticleSpringfield City Council adds $400,000 for veterans' benefits under increased...
Massachusetts will reimburse the city for 75 percent of the cost of veterans benefits. SPRINGFIELD — The City Council has approved a budget transfer of $400,000 for veterans benefits this week, which...
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