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Pedro Berrios of Springfield and William Fiore of Wilbraham admit beating man...
Judge said she accepted sentence because it was within state sentencing guidelines. Brian Turner (Creative Commons) SPRINGFIELD – Two men pleaded guilty Wednesday to beating a man with a hard object...
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GOP US House hopeful Richard Tisei delivers signatures
The former GOP state senator and one-time candidate for lieutenant governor is hoping to oust incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. John Tierney in the state's 6th Congressional District. Richard Tisei, a...
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Coffee drinkers live longer, according to new study of 400,000 people
The study of 400,000 people is the largest ever done on the issue. AP Photo/Orlin WagnerIn this Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008 photo, espresso flows into a cup at a coffee house in Overland Park, Kan. A...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s estranged wife Mary found dead in Bedford, N.Y.
Mary Kennedy had had trouble with drugs and alcohol and had two high-profile arrests around the time her husband filed for divorce in July 2010. File photo by Peter Kramer / Associated PressRobert F....
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Greek turmoil spreads pessimism across stock markets; gold, oil, euro all hit...
The Dow Jones industrial average fell for the ninth day out of 10, and gold, oil, and the euro all dropped to multi-month lows. By PALLAVI GOGOI | AP Business Writer Associated PressNewly appointed...
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West Springfield School Committee approves contract for custodians
The custodians' contract mirrors the contracts for other School Department collective bargaining groups. File photo | The Republican WEST SPRINGFIELD – The School Committee recently approved a...
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Westfield State University Foundation celebrates donors
The gala was held to recognize more than 200 community members and alumni who have previously donated to the foundation. Photo by David FriedDoris Youmell, of Southampton, cuts the ribbon at the...
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Art show to celebrate life of Emily Savery of Middlefield, Gateway Regional...
Proceeds from the event will help purchase a tree to be planted at Gateway in memory of the accident victim. IF YOU GO Emily J. SaveryEvent: Art show celebrating the life of Emily J. Savery When:...
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Feds: Jury foreman stole soft drinks belonging to aide of Congressman Richard...
Wilfredo Ocasio disclosed during the jury vetting process that he had been an inmate at the former York Street Jail. File photo | The RepublicanThe federal courthouse on State Street in Springfield....
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Springfield promised $300,000 from Massachusetts in additional tornado relief
Mayor Domenic Sarno announced an interfaith service will be held June 1 to mark the tornado anniversary. View full sizeThe Republican | Don TreegerLt. Gov. Timothy Murray, left, announces $300,000...
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Easthampton City Council adopts ethics code in wake of Donald Cykowski...
The code states that the council will not tolorate discrimination or offensive behavior based on race, color or religion. EASTHAMPTON — The City Council unanimously adopted a Code of Ethics Wednesday...
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Belchertown fatal crash victim tentatively identified as 26-year-old Ashley...
Northwestern DA David Sullivan said he expects to officially release the name of the driver once a positive identification has been made by the medical examiner. Jim Russell photoPublic safety...
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Carl Beane memorial brings mourners to Sturbridge to bid adieu to 'voice of...
Hundreds of family and friends gathered to celebrate Beane, the Agawam native who was the public address announcer for the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. STURBRIDGE – The booming voice that caromed...
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Holyoke's Connections After-School offers summer programs in acting, hip hop,...
Acting students will get to visit a stage combat instructor at Mount Holyoke College. submitted photoJorge Diaz Vargas and Gabriela Carrero Negron perform as Romeo and Juliet in last year's Connection...
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Holyoke, state officials continue trying to find cause of fire that leveled 3...
No injuries were reported in the 2:15 a.m. fire at 141 Pine St. that gutted parts of Pine and Suffolk streets. Holyoke Fire Department photoA March 7 fire consumes a home at 139 Pine St. Related links...
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West Brookfield man denies charge of sexual assault at Ware emergency shelter
Kenneth Prouty was charged with indecent assault and battery and assault and battery in connection with a sexual assault the allegedly occurred outside a temporary emergency shelter established at...
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Yesterday's top stories: Patriots 7th-round draft pick to be arraigned on...
Holyoke police arrested a Southwick man and charged him with drug and other offenses after he allegedly ran a red light near the intersection of Hampden and High streets. These were the most read...
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Holyoke City Council to see firefighters demonstrate Jaws of Life on an old car
The tools let firefighters remove victims from car crashes by slicing through and prying apart metal. Photo submitted by Holyoke Fire DepartmentFirefighters will demonstrate these "jaws of Life"...
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Man's arm, hand crushed in Chicopee machine accident at Parisi Incorporated
Chicopee Deputy Fire Chief James McInerney said the 36-year-old man got his arm caught in machinery at Parisi Incorporated, a custom architectural millwork manufacturing facility at 1380 Sheridan St....
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Davitt Bridge in Chicopee set to close; merchants say reaching downtown still...
A 2-year, $8.1 million project will replace the aging Davitt Bridge. Republican graphicPeople can easily enter Chicopee Center from Front Street, Exit 2 off Interstate 391 and several other ways. Some...
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