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AM News Links: Drew Peterson trial opening statements begin; Democrats pick...
Long awaited Drew Peterson trial begins today, Penn State football begins first season without Paterno, and Syrian rebels say Aleppo will be theirs "within days", along with more local and national...
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Republican ads woo disillusioned Obama voters
Republicans are attempting to coax swing voters to consider Romney without criticizing the choice they made four years ago. Associated PressIn this July 25, 2012, photo, President Barack Obama address...
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David Ortiz injury update: Boston Red Sox star unlikely to be activated from...
Ortiz strained his right Achilles tendon on July 16. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz runs out of the dugout as fans and teammates applaud during a ceremony...
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Kindergarten grant allows Westfield School Department to hire paraprofessionals
Some paraprofessionals dismissed last month may be included in the hiring process. WESTFIELD — The School Department will use a Massachusetts kindergarten grant to hire as many as 24 paraprofessionals...
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Michael Jackson's longtime costumer unveils book
Jackson's longtime costumer reveals the secrets behind the King of Pop's meticulously crafted, regal rock-star look — and an intimate glimpse into the man himself. SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer...
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Live stream: Westfield remembers fallen police officer Jose Torres
Fallen Westfield police officer Jose Torres, 53, who was killed in an accident while on duty at a construction site, will be laid to rest Tuesday. Jose Torres Complete coverage Live blog: Westfield...
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Springfield task force dedicated to violence prevention to gather at Forest...
The second annual "Springfield Unites" event is a community gathering to promote peace and positivity in the city. Staff photo by Michael S. GordonIn this Republican file photo, participants are shown...
View ArticleReport: Lottery officials knew small group reaped payoffs by manipulating...
The probe into the defunct Cash Winfall game by Inspector General Gregory Sullivan details how a handful of players turned the game into a business. OSTON (AP) — A report by the state Inspector...
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Bail set at $250,000 cash for Michael Wingfield, accused of motor vehicle...
Wingfield's bail was revoked on a 2005 case. SPRINGFIELD — Michael Wingfield, 35, of Springfield, was ordered held in lieu of $250,000 cash bail or $1 million surety on Tuesday after denying charges...
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Famed Boston monument to 54th Massachusetts Civil War regiment defaced
The woman, who was later arrested, complained the statue did not accurately depict history. photo courtesy of U.S. Parks ServiceThe Robert Gould Shaw and Massachusetts 54th Regiment Memorial, located...
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Commission on Presidential Debates turns away high school girls petitioning...
Three high school girls asking for a female moderator to be included in the presidential debates have been ignored in Washington. By Robert Rizzuto and Shira Schoenberg Courtesy of Elissa SiegelFrom...
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Holyoke's top officials disagree whether City Council approval required for...
Mayor Alex Morse said needle exchange saves lives, but council president Kevin Jourdain said it could create a haven for drug addicts. File photos | The RepublicanLeft to right, Alex Morse and Kevin...
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Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Donald Quenneville to lead statewide efforts to...
Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray selected the South Hadley native to serve as executive director of the task force. Photo by Eric Haynes / Massachusetts governor's officeRetired Air Force Brig. Gen. Donald J....
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Pintu's Indian Palace restaurant in West Springfield to relocate
The West Springfield License Commission voted to allow Pintu Chawla to move his wine and malt license to the space now occupied by the Common Ground. The Republican | Michael BeswickRestaurateur Pintu...
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Josh Beckett leaves Red Sox start to an injury and boos
The right-hander was not moved at the trade deadline, (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)Boston Red Sox's Josh Beckett left with a back spasm after throwing 49 pitches. BOSTON - Hours after the trade deadline...
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Westfield pays last respects to fallen police officer Jose Torres
No serious injuries reported in an accident involving a state police cruiser and a Westfield State University police cruiser. Watch video This is an updated version of a story posted at 2:20 this...
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Holyoke police investigate accident that sent man to hospital; seek Buick...
The victim was in his early 20s; police said details of his condition were unavailable. File photo Related links Complete Holyoke coverage Follow Mike Plaisance on Twitter HOLYOKE — Police were...
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Springfield's Violence Prevention Task Force celebrates peace in Forest Park
The first time the picnic was held was following last year's tornado. Photo by Michael Beswick / The RepublicanSigning the Mayor's Citywide Violence Prevention Task Force's banner is, from left,...
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East Longmeadow Planning Board approves body art establishment warrant article
Members agreed that body art businesses should be allowed only in the business zone, but some disagreed on how far from churches and schools the establishments should be. File photo | Associated Press...
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Holyoke police find Buick involved in accident that has bicyclist in stable...
Police got the call about the accident about 7:30 p.m. and found the Buick a short time later. File photo Related links Complete Holyoke coverage Follow Mike Plaisance on Twitter HOLYOKE – A bicyclist...
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