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Westfield community picnic put on by Sons of Erin follows Jose Torres' funeral
The facility, all foods and refreshments and entertainment were donated by various organizations, families and businesses. Photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanMembers of the Westfield community...
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Springfield brings in $800,000 through latest property auction
Stephen Lonegan, the city’s treasurer and collector, said the auctions not only get abandoned property back on the tax rolls and help stabilize neighborhoods, but also offer good deals for prospective...
View ArticleVariable clouds, areas of fog overnight, low 65
This evening's cloud cover thins out overnight, but quickly comes back (along with showers) tomorrow. Clouds have pushed into the region for this evening as an area of low pressure rides up the...
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Massachusetts Legislature nears end of session with approval of health care...
Legislators also approved bills that seek to lower the costs of electricity and require utilities to respond more effectively to storms. EMBED CODE BOSTON — State legislators on Tuesday moved to...
View ArticleFormer Giants great Carl Banks to lend a hand at Patriots training camp
Banks will be around for the next few days. FOXBOROUGH – Bill Belichick has called on one of his secret weapons to help out during training camp. Former New York Giants linebacker Carl Banks was on...
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Chicopee police: OUI suspect went for officer's gun
Matthew Locke, 28, of Chester, Conn., was charged with drunken driving and assault with intent to murder, among other alleged crimes, according to Chicopee police. Staff photo by Greg SaulmonA...
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2012 London Olympics swimming: Michael Phelps, Chad le Clos win preliminary...
Le Clos outtouched Phelps to win the 200 fly on Tuesday, when Phelps became the most decorated Olympian ever. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)United States' Michael Phelps, front, and South Africa's Chad le...
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Obama, Romney comparison: Where do the 2012 presidential candidates stand on...
Here's a look at where Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney stand on a selection of issues. The Associated PressThese file photos from the Associated Press...
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J Geils Band's namesake sues other band members
John Geils Jr. has sued the other members of the band that bears his name for alleged trademark infringement and deceptive business practices after they announced plans to tour without him. HandoutJ....
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Olympic medal tax: US Senator Marco Rubio introduces bill to eliminate tax...
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio introduced a bill Wednesday that would eliminate the tax American athletes must pay for their work in London. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) United States' Michael Phelps poses with...
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Clearances lured shoppers to spend in July
Hot weather and clearance sales drew Americans into stores in July, giving retailers solid sales gains and helping offset worries about jobs and the economy. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)Hot weather and...
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2012 London Olympics tennis: Andy Murray, Victoria Azarenka reach semifinals
Murray's opponent Friday will be the winner of the quarterfinal between Novak Djokovic and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates after beating Nicolas...
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Firefighters battling Holland house fire treated for heat exhaustion
Several firefighters suffered heat exhaustion while extinguishing a fire at a Sunset Lane home. FacebookSeveral firefighters succumbed to the heat while battling a blaze at a Sunset Lane address in...
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Things to do this weekend: Great New England Air Show, Josh Turner, Cake Boss
What are you looking forward to this weekend? File photo by Mark M. Murray/The RepublicanAttendees at the 2008 Westover Air Show watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pass overhead. Thursday Christine...
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7 years in, Vincent Gillespie is willing to take time to fight parking ticket
Gillespie argues that having to pay a $300 filing fee in order to appeal a parking ticket deprives citizens of their rights to pursue their case. File photo | The RepublicanVincent Gillespie, seein in...
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17-year-old Springfield resident Tayvon Strickland arrested following...
Police arrested the suspect at the High School of Commerce last month where he was attending summer classes. Tayvon Strickland SPRINGFIELD – A 17-year-old city man, suspected of hitting a 15-year-old...
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Rep. Richard Neal jumps into charity basketball challenge between Sen. Scott...
The "Path to Manhood Charity Basketball Game" will take place on Aug. 13 at the Dunbar Y Community Center and feature Brown, Swan and Neal, so far. (Republican file photo by Mark M. Murray)U.S....
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Gov. Patrick signs Mass. crime bill in private ceremony
Gov. Deval Patrick has signed into law a crime bill with a so-called three strikes provision barring parole for repeat violent offenders. AP By BOB SALSBERG Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval...
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Snoop is down to judge 'American Idol'
After hearing of the millions of dollars "Idol" judges earn on the Fox competition, Snoop, in an interview this week, said: "I'll do 'American Idol.'" This Monday, July 30, 2012 photo shows Snoop...
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2012 London Olympics tennis: Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic advance to...
Djokovic's opponent in the semifinals will be British hopeful Andy Murray. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)Serena Williams of the United States returns a shot to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark at the All...
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