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Scattered showers continue during early part of the week
Pioneer Valley struck by heavy rain causing flooding and blocked roads. Staff photo by Michael BeswickSpringfield- Main Street in Springfield south of Mill Street was one of a number of areas around...
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Easthampton teen crashes car while using cell phone
Teen operator crashes car in Easthampton while using a cell phone. EASTHAMPTON- A 17-year-old driver has been charged with marked lane violations after crashing a car into a home at 158 Park St.,...
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Police search for suspect in Armory Street shooting
Victim recovering after shooting in the area of Armory Street. File photo | The Republican SPRINGFIELD -Police are investigating a shooting in the area of Armory and Magazine streets. Officials in the...
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Massachusetts lawmakers will reexamine MassWildlife Natural Heritage and...
The legislation would give more rights to property owners whose land is located in areas designated as priority habitat to imperiled species. View full size Proposed legislation that critics say would...
View ArticlePatriots to take day off on Monday
The Patriots will be given a day of rest. FOXOBOROUGH—The New England Patriots will not practice on Monday. The team returns to work with a sessions from 1:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Tuesday, and then...
View ArticleScattered showers and thunderstorms, high 82
Showers and thunderstorms finish out the weekend today. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms will bother the region again on Sunday ... although not quite the widespread downpour through the...
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Tom Brady is still hungry as ever as he prepares to turn 35
Brady still feels grateful for his opportunity to play quarterback for the Patriots. APNew England Patriots' Tom Brady signs autographs during NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass.,...
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New Friendly's CEO John Maguire wants chain to get back to basics
Anyone who is used to getting more than $54,000 a year in pension from Friendly's will not get that in the future. The Republican | Michael S. GordonFriendly's CEO John M. Maguire at the company's...
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Springfield City Council considers final passage of trash fee increase and...
The Pine Point, East Forest Park and Liberty Street branch libraries were closed July 2, due to budget cuts. File photos | The RepublicanThree closed branches of the Springfield City Library,...
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Special teams coach Scott O'Brien thinks that Aaron Hernandez could be a good...
O'Brien discussed the state of the special teams unit prior to Sunday's practice. APNew England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) catches a pass as he works a bit after practice on the second...
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A light, scattered early evening shower, low 61
A stray shower early tonight, partly cloudy skies for one day tomorrow. A few scattered rain showers are still dotting the map across western Massachusetts as we finish out this afternoon. A...
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Gov. Deval Patrick approves more money, overhaul for Community Preservation...
The state community preservation funds come from $10 and $20 fees on real-estate transactions. The George Washington historical plaque in Agawam was refurbished with community preservation funds. Key...
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Patriots looking for Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen to emerge as a solid tandem
The Patriots seem to be re-emphasizing the screen pass. APNew England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) runs with the ball during practice on the second day of training camp at the NFL football...
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Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte fall short in 4 x 100 freestyle against France in...
Lochte was ahead in the anchor leg, but lost ground to Yannick Agnel in the final lap in London. APFrance's Amaury Lavaux, left, France's Clement Lefert, center, and France's Fabien Gilot celebrate as...
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Rob Gronkowski has rough day at Patriots training camp, drops three passes
It wasn't Gronk's best day. APNew England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) sprays some water on his face during practice on the second day of training camp at the NFL football team's facility in...
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Springfield man arrested on gun, drug charges
Police allegedly found a 9-millimeter semi-automatic gun, 32 bag of cocaine and different prescription drugs in his possession. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD – A long-term investigation done...
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Julian Edelman is still growing into his role as punt returner, says special...
O'Brien continues to be impressed by Edelman's instincts. AP New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) practices one-handed catches during the second day of NFL football training camp in...
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Granby resident Joshua Burke killed in Chicopee motorcycle accident
The accident is under investigation and details of what happened are not being released. CHICOPEE – Police have released the name of the victim of a fatal motorcycle accident but are still...
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Autopsy of Longmeadow woman conducted Sunday
Police were treating the unattended death as suspicious. File photo | The Republican LONGMEADOW – An autopsy of a 39-year-old woman found dead inside her home on 6 Meadow St. was conducted on Sunday,...
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Chicopee merchants could consider new advertising campaign to promote downtown
The merchants have been working together to remind people of alternate routes to downtown since the Davitt Bridge closed. Republican staff photo by John SuchockiThe William F. Davitt bridge $8.2...
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