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Massachusetts Senate approves bill to designate volleyball as state's...
Holyoke is the birthplace of volleyball and home to the Volleyball Hall of Fame. The Republican file photo by Dave RobackHolyoke High's (10) Benjamin Franco celebrates Holyoke's win in game 2 in boys...
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Josh McDaniels settling back in at Patriots training camp
McDaniels is excited about all the potential of the New England offense. APNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and center Dan Koppen, center, work on their technique as offensive...
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Westfield officials working towards consolidation of some school, municipal...
Discussion of consolidation of school and city departments began last year following a University of Massachusetts report. Daniel M. Knapik WESTFIELD – Plans to merge or consolidate some school and...
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Western Massachusetts students give state police boot camp a try
Nearly 50 teenagers voluntarily participated in the annual, five-day paramilitary-style training at the Massachusetts State Police Academy in New Braintree. NEW BRAINTREE – No cell phone, no contact...
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Western Massachusetts dodges weather bullet; intense storm forecast for...
While parts of Connecticut and New York were hit hard, Western Massachusetts saw some dark and threatening clouds and some rain but not much else. AP Photo/The Leader, Eric WenselLarge evergreen trees...
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Belchertown selectmen say Charter Communications provides poor cable servicing
Chairman George Archible called its service record in the past year despicable. George D. Archible BELCHERTOWN – There is no love lost between the Belchertown selectmen chairman and the town’s cable...
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Yesterday's top stories: Westfield police officer Jose Torres killed at...
Police arrested Melvin Jones after he allegedly punched the mother of his children during a domestic incident in her Forest Park home. Photos by Manon MirabelliWestfield Police Capt. Hippolito Nunez,...
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UMass athletes have history of mining Olympic medals
Three UMass alumni are competing in the London Olympics. File photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanU.S. Olympic field hockey team member Judy Strong, of Hatfield, goes for a loose ball during an...
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Former Democratic Boston Mayor Ray Flynn goes to bat for Sen. Scott Brown in...
Brown is working to further drive home his message that he is an independent thinker with a new TV ad featuring a prominent Massachusetts Democrat. More politics news DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman...
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Elmira cleans up after possible tornado hits city
No injuries have been reported from Thursday's late-afternoon storms. More than 25,000 homes and businesses across the Southern Tear are without power Friday morning, most of them New York State...
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Western Massachusetts energy prices, at a glance
Here are the average energy prices in the Pioneer Valley for the week. View full size
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Search for gunman who shot three at Lake Lorraine in Springfield comes up empty
Capt. Cheryl Clapprood said police have called off their search of the surrounding woods for what could be one or more suspects. This updates a story posted at 2:09 a.m. SPRINGFIELD - Springfield...
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Boston Mayor Thomas Menino clarifies position on Chick-fil-A
Menino is acknowledging that there is little he can do to prevent the fast food chain from coming to Boston, though he stands by his position that the company isn't welcome in the city because of its...
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Mass. chief justice has concerns about crime bill
In a letter to Patrick on Thursday, Supreme Judicial Court Chief Justice Roderick Ireland said the bill's so-called "three strikes" provision fails to give judges any discretion in the sentencing of...
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Mitt Romney stirs Olympic tiff as European tour begins
Shortly after arriving in London, Romney said it was unclear whether issues that have dogged the final Olympic preparations could be overcome, saying: "It's hard to know just how well it will turn...
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Vault gives US gymnasts, including Needham's Aly Raisman, big jump on...
The Americans wasted no time letting everyone know why they're such heavy favorites at the London Olympics during Thursday's training session, whipping off one monstrous vault after another as...
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Agawam police urge residents to be vigilant as they probe rash of residential...
More than ten break-ins have been reported over the last month, police said. 03.09.11 | Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen â An Agawam Police cruiser. AGAWAM - Police urge residents to report any...
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Car lands in pawn shop on Memorial Drive in West Springfield
There are few details at this time, but West Springfield police say the crash has not caused any traffic problems. Republican file photo03.09.11 | Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen â A West Springfield...
View ArticleAndrew Nicastro settles clergy abuse lawsuit for 'substantial six-figure' sum
Nicastro settled his clergy abuse lawsuit against former Bishops Thomas Dupre and Joseph Maguire. SPRINGFIELD -- Andrew Nicastro, late last night, settled his clergy abuse lawsuit against former...
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Massive building fire at H.B.A. Cast products on Liberty Street; firefighters...
40-foot flames were seen shooting from the rear of the building. SPRINGFIELD -- Firefighters are currently on the scene at H.B. A. Cast products at 262 Liberty Street in Springfield where 40-foot...
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