Westover Job Corps students create stone awards for U.S. Labor Department's...
As a tribute to the sacrifice of the 29 courageous men who perished in the 2010 mining disaster, and to recognize the untiring efforts of the Labor Department's first responders and rescue teams, the...
View ArticleAM News Links: bin Laden's youngest son may have escaped during raid, Fourth...
Osama bin Laden's youngest son may have escaped during raid, the Navy reverses decision to allow gay marriages on bases and Fourth marijuana conviction lands man in prison for life. An Indonesian...
View ArticleSunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Wednesday May 11
Today's poll: Should Massachusetts lower the age requirement for learner's permits to 15 1/2? Greg Saulmon / The Republican05.11.2011 | SOUTH HADLEY - A goose forages at Mount Holyoke College's lower...
View Article43-year-old Holyoke resident Julio Acevedo, victim of caustic liquid attack,...
The victim was initially iisted in critical condition at Brigham and Women's Hospital Republican file photo HOLYOKE – A 43-year-old city man, who had some kind of caustic solution thrown into his face...
View ArticleSpringfield woman and 2 young daughters suffer minor injuries when attacked...
Police said the swans have been particularly aggressive towards people this spring. David Roback / The Republican Swans swim across the pond at Heritage Park in East Longmeadow in this file photo...
View ArticlePresident Obama looks to cast himself as broker while Democrats, Republicans...
Attention to the debt and long-term deficits has taken on greater urgency because the administration has told Congress it has until Aug. 2 before the nation reaches its borrowing limit. (AP)President...
View ArticleRep. Richard Neal: 'The bill has come due' on raising debt ceiling
Neal said during an appearance on "Connecting Point" that the debt ceiling vote should be "up or down." Watch video U.S. Rep. Richard Neal said recently that he intends to vote to raise the nation's...
View ArticleDefective sensor sets off fire suppression system at Pride station on Route 5...
The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. and the station reopened a few hours later. View Larger Map WEST SPRINGFIELD – No injuries were reported Tuesday afternoon when a defective sensor set off...
View ArticleBenefit planned for Palmer teen's surgery
Auturmn L. Duby has been living with severe stomach pain for four years, and will undergo surgery next month in Philadelphia to remove her diseased pancreas. Autumn L. Duby, of Three Rivers. PALMER –...
View ArticleObituaries today: Robert Durgin was Merchant Marine shipmaster
Obituaries from The Republican. Robert R. Durgin Robert Roy Durgin, 89, of Holland, passed away on Friday. He was a retired shipmaster from the Merchant Marine. Durgin was born and raised in Westwood,...
View ArticleAnthony Baye, accused of setting deadly Northampton fires, seen asking for...
Baye contends he was denied his right to a lawyer during the interrogation. File photo: Mark M. Murray / The Republican01.05.2011 | NORTHAMPTON - Anthony Baye arrives at Northampton District Court for...
View ArticleVideo: Attorney Mark Beglane challenges Easthampton's Parsons Village...
Beglane spoke about the city's stated goals for affordable housing and said Parsons Village does not meet them. Watch video EASTHAMPTON – The vote on a special permit for Parsons Village was delayed...
View ArticleRichard McDonough, co-defendant in Salvatore DiMasi case, still working on...
McDonough, charged with conspiracy, mail fraud and wire fraud, was back on Beacon Hill after court proceedings Tuesday. (AP)In this photo taken May 5, 2011, former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi walks...
View ArticleSpringfield woman, fighting City Hall, hopes dream home nearing reality
The single mother considered the Carew Street lot to be ideal as her disabled son would be close to Mercy Hospital. SPRINGFIELD – Emily Montalvo smiled through her tears on Wednesday after learning...
View ArticleVideo shows Anthony Baye admitting he set fire that killed Paul Yeskie and...
Baye contends he was denied his right to a lawyer during the interrogation. AP Photo / NPD affidavit At left, Anthony Baye in court. At right, an excerpt from the affidavit supporting his arrest. This...
View ArticleMay 21, 2011 Judgment Day predicted by fringe Christian group
A Christian group led by a California radio evangelist is leading a widespread Doomsday awareness campaign. Watch video Associated PressIn this Dec. 17, 2010 photo in Raleigh, N.C., Allison Warden...
View Article3 arrested in connection with NH death of young mother Krista Dittmeyer
The body of Krista Dittmeyer was found April 27, four days after her daughter was found in the parking lot of the Cranmore Mountain ski area. Associated Presshis undated picture made available by...
View ArticleRepublicans gain 1 seat in Massachusetts House in special elections
Peter Durant, of Spencer, defeated Democratic incumbent Geraldo Alicea of Charlton in a rematch of last fall’s race that was ruled a tie. BOSTON – Republicans picked up another seat in the...
View ArticleMassachusetts Appeals Court reinstates $1 million award for Springfield...
The family filed a lawsuit in 2003, charging a Springfield police officer with civil assault and violating their civil rights. File photoRonald Boykan BOSTON - The Massachusetts Appeals Court on...
View ArticleRedistricting advocacy group's proposals would eliminate Congressional seat...
Fair Districts Massachusetts proposed two maps that would merge Western Mass. into a single Congressional district. S.P. Sullivan graphic / Maps via FairDistrictsMass.orgFair Districts Massachusetts...
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