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Trade of captain Shalrie Joseph tests New England Revolution
A new-look Revolution takes on Sporting Kansas City in Foxborough. Associated PressThe New England Revolution enters a new era Saturday, without the face of the team, Shairie Joseph, at right. By MIKE...
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Lamb of God singer investigated in Prague after death of fan
Singer Randy Blythe was detained when he returned to the Czech Republic for a 2010 incident. Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe PRAGUE (AP) — The frontman of the U.S. heavy metal band Lamb of God has...
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Former Cornerstone Lounge attracts just one developer as Springfield seeks to...
The city has the right to accept or reject the lone proposal for the Cornerstone site, under bid guidelines. Republican file photoThe former Cornerstone Lounge, shown here in a file photo from...
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Elizabeth Warren talks willingness to work with other parties, Western Mass....
When a reader asked Warren, who lives in Cambridge, what she feels are the problems facing the Pioneer Valley, employment was at the top of her list. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren...
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UMass scientist Alejandro Briseno wins White House award, federal funding
The honor also comes with $1 million in federal money, $200,000 a year over five years. That’s enough funding. He said it will allow him to hire two graduate students for a new total of six and...
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Massachusetts Sen. Stanley Rosenberg, Rep. Ellen Story hold office hours at...
The work is now expected to be finished at the Atkins corner in the middle of August. Photo by Diane Lederman/The RepublicanState Sen. Stanley C. Rosenberg talks with Amherst resident Robert Grose at...
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Holyoke car crash, ensuing fight draws numerous police cruisers, 1 arrest
A woman was arrested after a car crash and a fight at Westfield Road and Homestead Avenue. File photo Related links Complete Holyoke coverage Follow Mike Plaisance on Twitter HOLYOKE – A car crash at...
View ArticleMainly clear skies, areas of fog, low 66
Quiet overnight with isolated thunderstorms appearing tomorrow afternoon. Skies stay mainly clear, but it will be another mild and muggy night with areas of fog developing late. Saturday will be...
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Tamik Kirkland, awaiting trial for murder, admits escaping from prison in...
Hampden District Attorney Mark Mastroianni said the sentencing does not relate to any of the crimes he is alleged to have committed after his escape from the Massachusetts Criminal Institute. Tamik...
View ArticleOlympics 2012 Day 7: Big night at pool for U.S. as eyes turn to Olympic...
Here are some highlights from Day 7 in London. Watch video TRACKOlympic Stadium was packed for the first time since the opening ceremony, and heptathlete Jessica Ennis gave the delirious crowd exactly...
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Clint Eastwood endorses Mitt Romney presidential bid
The Oscar-winner said he hoped Romney would restore "a decent tax system that we need badly ... so that there's a fairness and people are not pitted against one." APClint Eastwood SUN VALLEY, Idaho...
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Wind-whipped Oklahoma wildfires destroy homes
Hundreds of people were told to leave their homes in at least four counties, while smoke and flames prompted authorities to close parts of Interstate 44, the main roadway between Oklahoma City and...
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Second grocery store voyeurism arrest made in Connecticut
At the Stop & Shop on Farmington Avenue on Friday, employees called police after noticing a man, identified as 25-year-old Rodolfo Tamaniz-Cruz, following women around the store and setting down a...
View ArticleRevolutionary War reenactment set for Sturbridge
The reenactment is scheduled to run all day Saturday and Sunday at Old Sturbridge Village. Organizers expect 5,000 to 7,000 visitors will see the reenactment. STURBRIDGE, Mass. — Eight hundred people...
View ArticleAM News Links: Hartford firefighter on administrative leave after cache of...
A new fruit fly has reportedly been found in western Massachusetts. WGGB reports that the fly lays its eggs under the skin of ripening fruit - and once the larvae is inside it's impossible to treat...
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Vertical skydiving world record broken in Illinois
Following months of planning, tryouts and camps to decide who could take part in the dangerous challenge, the record breakers squeezed into six aircraft and launched themselves into the air at 18,500...
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Partly cloudy, isolated afternoon t'storms, high 90
Partly cloudy and hot again today, with isolated thunderstorms possible this afternoon. Saturday will be nearly the same as yesterday ... near 90 degrees and humid under partly cloudy skies. An...
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John Simpson's art students from UMass' Commonwealth Honors College turn...
Space donated by Evan Plotkin helps the visual arts make a comeback along Main Street. Staff photo by MARK M. MURRAYArtwork by students from Commonwealth Honors College at the University of...
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Northampton officials look at reuse of Florence Grammar School
One possible option is to sell the building. This is an udated photo of the original Florence Grammar School. NORTHAMPTON – A committee appointed by the mayor is looking at new uses for the former...
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West Springfield's decision to use reserve officers to patrol Bear Hole...
Mayor Gregory Neffinger said interim Police Chief Ronald Campurciani has asked the Police Department’s captains to work out a system for the patrols with the unions for local police. File photo by...
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