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Raymond Hearn of Springfield installed as new Wilbraham postmaster
Prior to his current assignment, Hearn was supervisor of customer services in Springfield. Raymond H. Hearn WILBRAHAM - Raymond H. Hearn of Springfield was installed Friday as the new Wilbraham...
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Stock market decline is muted despite bank slump
JPMorgan's surprise $2 billion trading loss prompted a sell-off in financial stocks. By JOSHUA FREED | AP Business Writer Associated PressAutomobiles pass a JP Morgan Chase building Thursday, May 10,...
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Oscar Hill, 47, charged with stealing copper pipes from vacant home in East...
Hill was arrested after neighbors on Davis Street called the police to report an unknown man had just broken into an empty house and emerged carrying some copper pipes. Oscar Hill SPRINGFIELD - Police...
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State rejects insurance rate increase for home, condominium and renters in...
Under the proposal, Springfield would have received a 9-percent rate increase, Chicopee and Holyoke a 1.6 percent increase and the rest of Hampden County 1.5 percent. Joseph G. Murphy Massachusetts...
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Ted Koppel at UMass graduation: Seek more substance than what's in a tweet
"At this critical juncture in your lives, then, let me urge you – no, let me implore you – to want more," Koppel told the UMass-Amherst Class of 2012. The Republican | Dave RobackTelevision journalist...
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U.S. taxpayers would get cut of 'The Passion of the Christ' prequel
In a real-life case of drugs and extortion that could itself make a pretty good screenplay, federal prosecutors have forced a Mexican drug trafficker to turn over his stake in "Mary, Mother of...
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Calls to toughen banking regulation follow JPMorgan $2 billion loss
More than 3 years after the financial industry almost collapsed, the colossal misfire was cited as proof that big banks still do not understand the threats posed by their own speculation. By DANIEL...
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Deval Patrick vetoes mandated background checks for future Massachusetts...
A day after it arrived on his desk, Patrick signed a $72 million mid-year spending bill that included additional funding for public assistance for low-income disabled residents, family shelters and...
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3 Boston University students killed in New Zealand minivan crash
Another 5 students from the university were injured in the accident, including 1 who was in critical condition. WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Three Boston University students who were studying in New...
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Springfield Casino Site Committee hopes to have input on gambling pact
Mayor Domenic Sarno wouldn’t talk, however, about how the committee will figure into his plans to woo a casino to the city of homes. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanPaula Meara, retired...
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Amherst showcases the words of Emily Dickinson in environmental art project
The installation will be on display throughout Amherst through June. Photo by Diane Lederman / The RepublicanThese are two of the houses Deerfield Academy student Peter Krasznekewicz created as part...
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Flash mob and flapjacks a hit at World's Largest Pancake Breakfast
Spirit of Springfield President Judith A. Matt estimated up to 15,000 local residents would turn out for the event. SPRINGFIELD - Flash mob: (noun) a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public...
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Westfield School Committee under gun to cut $1 million from proposed $56.8...
The mayor plans to submit a total Fiscal 2013 municipal budget to the City Council May 17. WESTFIELD – The School Committee plans to focus on a need to cut $1 million in school spending when it meets...
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Springfield Central High School students debate legal issues during Law Day...
Teacher Matthew Dowd told students lawyers need to argue points with which they may not agree. SPRINGFIELD – A group of 21 Central High School seniors, most from Matthew Dowd’s law class, were divided...
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South Hadley water rates due to increase
“We haven’t raised our rates in three years, but due to the aging infrastructure, we have to keep making repairs.” SOUTH HADLEY – Residents of both water districts in South Hadley will be paying more...
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Ware to decide debate concerning selectmen's request to remove police, fire...
Some are worried because it is not clear what evaluation system might replace the civil service examination. WARE – There is opposition and concerns about a controversial selectmen-endorsed proposal...
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Asparagus season gets off to early start in Western Massachusetts
Despite its reputation, the local crop faces tough competition from the Midwest in the spring and summer. Photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanMichael A. Wissemann, owner of the Warner Farm in...
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Obituaries today: Joseph Kelly worked for Friendly's
Obituaries from The Republican. Joseph Kelly Joseph Lamar Kelly, 26, of Springfield, passed away on May 5. Born and educated in Springfield, he was a graduate of Putnam Vocational High School. He was...
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East Longmeadow selectmen approve $10,000 raise for town accountant Thomas...
The contract was approved 2-1 with Board of Selectmen Chairman Enrico Villamaino voting against it and members Paul Federici and James Driscoll voting in favor of it. Thomas A. Caliento EAST...
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Northampton Gay Pride march highlights progress
Gay pride supporters in Northampton said President Obama offered a boost to gay rights when he expressed support for gay marriage. Watch video NORTHAMPTON - Coming out has come a long way. Bryan...
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