Holyoke police provide description of man wanted in attack on woman at...
Anyone with information about the attack on the woman was asked to call police at (413) 322-6911 Ext. 554. Republican file photo Related links Complete Holyoke coverage Follow Mike Plaisance on...
View ArticleLinda McMahon crushes Chris Shays in Connecticut's Republican Senate primary
As in 2010, McMahon will face a well-known figure in Democratic politics — U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy. Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Linda McMahon smiles at a grand opening for her Farmington,...
View ArticleMitt Romney, Barack Obama unleash attacks on each other concerning Medicare,...
Vice President Joe Biden stirred controversy in Virginia when he said “They’re going to put y’all back in chains” referring to the hundreds of black voters in the audience. Associated Press...
View ArticleCar fire on I-91 in Northampton slows traffic
A car fully engulfed in flames on Interstate 91 in Northampton late Tuesday night has slowed down northbound traffic, according to state police Republican file photo NORTHAMPTON - A car fully engulfed...
View ArticleCBS3 Video: Board of Health votes to permit Holyoke needle exchange program
At tonight's packed meeting, there was an overwhelming support for the needle exchange, with the possibility that it could help curb the spread of disease in the city. Mayor Alex Morse says it is not...
View ArticleCasinos in Massachusetts could threaten Bingo, other games by charitable...
Las Vegas nights, bingo and other charitable games generate $75 million in sales each year in Massachusetts. The Republican file photo | David MolnarAndrew French and his mother Dawn, of Belchertown,...
View ArticleTom Brady not pleased with performance against Saints, says next few weeks...
Brady wasn't pleased about not getting into the end zone in the preseason opener. File photo by Paul Sancya / Associated PressTom Brady FOXBOROUGH – The New England Patriots beat the New Orleans...
View ArticleSen. Scott Brown says Israel has a right to defend itself from Iran
Responding to reports that Israel may consider attacking Iran before the U.S. elections, Brown said, “If Israel feels that they need to protect themselves, that’s certainly within their sovereignty to...
View ArticleWest Nile Virus found in Ludlow horse prompts Massachusetts Department of...
In towns surrounding Ludlow, the threat level was raised to moderate. This is an updated version of a story posted at 1:06 this afternoon. View full size LUDLOW - The Massachusetts Department of...
View ArticleElizabeth Warren, Richard Neal, Michael Knapik among the many politicians to...
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren's entrance created a media frenzy, with reporters from across the state as well as national outlets jumping for a chance to hear from the woman aiming...
View ArticleVoter registration for state primary election deadline approaching fast
New voter registrations vary by community. SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State William F. Galvin issued a reminder Wednesday that Friday is the final day to register to vote for the Sept. 6 primary....
View Article2 Ware selectmen, citizen seek review of town's governing charter
When voters changed the town's in 2007, the new post of town manager was created -- with the lions share of financial power. Ware selectmen Gregory Harder, left, and John Desmond, seek a review of the...
View ArticleFormer NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani takes aim at Elizabeth Warren, calls VP Joe...
While stumping for a New Hampshire Republican, Giuliani called Joe Biden "dumb" and took a shot at Elizabeth Warren. (AP File Photo)Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, took shots at...
View ArticleCommonwealth Academy video equipment reported stolen in Springfield
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact the school. Mark M. Murray / The Republican12/09/10 Springfield- Republican Photo by Mark M.Murray- Entrance to the MacDuffie School on...
View ArticleNew Minnechaug Regional High School ready for students, superintendent Martin...
Student athletes will begin arriving at the school on Monday. The Republican file | Michael GordonThis is the entrance to the new Minnechaug Regional High School as seen this spring. WILBRAHAM - The...
View ArticleGirl Talk show moved from Mountain Park to Calvin Theatre
The promoter is moving Saturday's show indoors because of the threat of inclement weather. Girl Talk's Gregg Gillis Saturday's Girl Talk show has been moved indoors from Mountain Park in Holyoke to...
View ArticleHolyoke High School graduates Cody Hodgins and Hugh Lavelle to get Comcast...
Mayor Alex Morse will present the scholarships for essays the students wrote about the high performance computing center. Related links Complete Holyoke coverage Follow Mike Plaisance on Twitter...
View ArticleMostly cloudy overnight, a stray shower, low 64
Mostly cloudy skies stick around until morning, with sunshine returning tomorrow afternoon. A severe thunderstorm rolled through the Springfield-Holyoke area earlier this evening, but the threat of...
View ArticleChicopee High School renovations to start a year later than expected
Preliminary estimates said it will cost $30 million to convert the former Chicopee High School into a middle school. File photo | The RepublicanThe old Chicopee High School is shown on the last day of...
View ArticleMonson to honor tornado volunteers
A stone to honor the volunteers already is in place at Dave Grieve Park. MONSON – A special ceremony to honor the 2012 citizens of the year – all the volunteers who helped after last year's tornado –...
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