Chicopee soccer complex proposed near Westover Air Base rejected by City Council
The private soccer complex would have indoor fields in a permanent building and under an inflatable dome. The Republican file photo / Don TreegerDon Cameron of Amherst (right) is seeking as principal...
View ArticleNew England Patriots' offensive line leaves something to be desired in...
The issues on the offensive line loomed large throughout the night. APNew England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with teammates on the bench in the second quarter of an NFL preseason...
View ArticleKiss, Motley Crue donate $100,000 to Colorado theater shooting victims
Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue and Paul Stanley of Kiss said they hoped their gesture would encourage others to give. APPeople gather outside the Century 16 movie theatre in Aurora, Colo., at the scene of...
View ArticleChandler Jones impresses in Patriots preseason opener; Saints player calls...
Jones was one of the bright spots Thursday night. APNew England Patriots rookie defensive end Chandler Jones (95) lines up against New Orleans Saints tight end David Thomas (85) during their first NFL...
View ArticlePatriots-Saints, NFL preseason: Shane Vereen and Stevan Ridley strong in opener
Vereen and Ridley averaged more than a combined five yards per touch. APNew England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) finds some running room as New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Casillas...
View ArticleSpringfield officials say MGM Resorts International has sights on 3-block...
As part of the casino development, City Council President James Ferrera said, MGM would seek to purchase the vacant, city-owned South End Community Center and the former Alfred Zanetti School. The...
View ArticleCongressional candidate Joe Kennedy III lands endorsement from Human Rights...
Citing his support for social and legal equality for LGBT people, the Human Rights Campaign officially endorsed Joseph Kennedy III in the race to represent the 4th Congressional District . Democratic...
View Article2012 London Olympics track and field: US women set 4x100-meter world record,...
Carmelita Jeter crossed the finish line pointing the baton at the clock showing a world record of 40.82 seconds. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)United States' Carmelita Jeter reacts as she crosses the...
View ArticleSuffolk Downs files Massachusetts casino application
The race track recently unveiled plans for a $1 billion Caesars-brand destination resort that includes a hotel, restaurants, retail shops and an entertainment venue, in addition to a casino. Suffolk...
View ArticleTornado watch issued for southern New England
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for parts of Connecticut, eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island as thunderstorms move across the region from the southwest. Don Treeger / The...
View ArticleMassachusetts congressional candidate Andrea Nuciforo's campaign website gets...
Political consultants believe the absence of a personal apology or acceptance of responsibility on Nuciforo's part has the potential to hurt his candidacy more than the discovery of copied materials...
View ArticleTornado sighted in Glastonbury, Conn.
Tornado warnings have expired for Hampden and Hampshire counties, according to CBS 3 Springfield meteorologist Nick Morganelli. Tornado watches remain in effect for all of Western Mass until 9 p.m....
View ArticleSpringfield Mayor Domenic Sarno grants late-night entertainment permits to 3...
Glo Ultra Lounge, Shadow Lounge and Kush High End Complex must each hire 2 to 3 police officers to assist with security during the late evening hours. File photo | The RepublicanThe Shadow Lounge on...
View ArticleWishy-washy stock market ends slightly higher; Manchester United goes public
In a week with no major developments in Europe's debt crisis, and no surprising reports on the U.S. economy, the market struggled to figure out which way to go. By CHRISTINA REXRODE | AP Business...
View Article2012 London Olympics men's basketball: Team USA dismantles Argentina, will...
The U.S. will play Spain for the gold medal — a rematch of the final at the Beijing Games won by the Americans four years ago. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)United States' Kobe Bryant, right, and...
View ArticleTornado warning lifted; severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued for...
The flash flood warning was issued for a large area of Massachusetts, and is in effect until 8:30 p.m.; a tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for Hampden and Hampshire counties. A National Weather...
View ArticleWho are Marco Rubio and Rob Portman? A guide to Mitt Romney's potential VP picks
MassLive.com has compiled background reading on some of the politicians subject to the most intense speculation: Rob Portman, Tim Pawlenty, Paul Ryan, Marco Rubio, Kelly Ayotte and Bob McDonnell. More...
View ArticleSouthwick mom, 39, faces multiple drug charges
Joshua Burnham, 22, of Southwick also faces charges in relation to an alleged morning drug deal in the McDonald's parking lot. SOUTHWICK — A 39-year-old mother of two was arrested Friday morning and...
View ArticleAndrea Nuciforo's congressional campaign taking 'full responsibility' for...
A spokesman for Nuciforo's campaign said the campaign didn't mean to blame a past staffer in a previous interview and is taking full responsibility for the situation. Pittsfield native and 1st...
View ArticleTornado touches down on Long Island before storm pushes through Connecticut...
A tornado warning was issued briefly for parts of Western Massachusetts. Updates a story posted Friday at 6:02 p.m. Remembering the 2011 tornado, residents of Western Massachusetts took seriously a...
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