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Penn National Gaming interested in Springfield's North End for casino
A Peter Pan official said they are in the final negotiation stage with Penn National. SPRINGFIELD — The same day that MGM Resorts International unveiled its $800 million casino project for the city’s...
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New England Patriots give Kyle Love a contract extension
Love is projected to start alongside Vince Wilfork at defensive tackle. APKyle Love (74) received a new contract Wednesday evening. The New England Patriots took a step towards solidifying what they...
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Historic Armoury Commons buildings to be auctioned off in Springfield
The properties include 12 multi-unit buildings with parking lots on Spring, Winter, Salem and Elliot streets. The Republican | Michael S. GordonArmoury Commons Apartments on Pearl St. SPRINGFIELD —...
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Holyoke's new creative economy coordinator will be announced from among 3...
Mayor Alex Morse envisions the coordinator tying together arts and cultural activities into an economic plus. The Republican file photo | Dave RobackMarcos A. Marrero, director of Holyoke Office of...
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State Rep. Michael Finn seeks re-election in 6th Hampden District
Finn, of West Springfield, has cited his work in getting state money for tornado relief as one of his accomplishments. WEST SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Michael J. Finn, D-West Springfield, has announced...
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Agawam Mayor Richard Cohen seeks money for brownfields assessment of former...
The site has contaminated ground water, and city officials need to document the extent of the pollution. Republican file photoThe site of the former Games and Lanes bowling alley on Walnut Street...
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Cleveland Burgess pleads guilty to fatal Springfield shooting of Richard...
Burgess pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 8 to 9 years in state prison. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD — James V. Smith told a Hampden Superior Court judge it has...
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Valley Opportunity Council continues purchase of buildings in Chicopee, Holyoke
The Valley Opportunity Council is hoping to purchase the former Kendall Building in Chicopee. The Republican file photo | Don TreegerStephen C. Huntley, executive director of the Valley Opportunity...
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Chicopee road project affecting over 2 dozen streets delayed
The work involves separating storm drains lines from sewer mains, replacing some water pipes and repaving streets. CHICOPEE — The start of a $13 million construction project to separate storm drains...
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Democratic candidates for Governor's Council, Hampden Superior Court clerk...
The forums were polite and low-key, with no rebuttals allowed. The Republican | Dave RobackHampden Superior Court clerk candidates Thomas M. Ashe, John P. DaCruz, Linda A. Stec DiSanti, and Laura S....
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Commentary: Dusting off my Japanese for George Takahashi and Mika Mifune
As Ms. Mifune awaited my response, I weighed my options. The Republican | Don Treeger Japanese rock star George Takahasi and his wife, TV personality Mika Mifune, enjoy a performance of the Young...
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New England Patriots wide receiver battle: Is Jabar Gaffney in danger of...
A look at how the competition is shaking up with two games to go. APNew England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter of an NFL preseason...
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Westfield State University students head to national political conventions
Juan Gonzalez of Holyoke, Eric Beaulieu of Chicopee and Dylan Welsted of South Deerfield are among students who will spend one week learning about political campaigns and a second week on the...
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Embattled East Longmeadow Selectman Jack Villamaino resigns amid voter fraud...
Villamaino, a Republican, was a 3rd-term Selectman and a candidate for state representative in the 2nd Hampden District. The Republican | Dave RobackEast Longmeadow Selectman James D. Driscoll reads a...
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Ex-East Longmeadow Selectman Enrico Villamaino should consider withdrawing...
Angelides said a voter fraud investigation linked to Villamaino "reveals the checks and balances of our system and the integrity of our election workers." Enrico "Jack" Villamaino III, left, and Marie...
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Red Cross volunteers from Easthampton, West Springfield joining hundreds in...
At least 500 volunteers from across the country are expected to descend on Tampa. Dr. Rick Knabb, director of the National Hurricane Center, shows some of the possible trajectories Tropical Storm...
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Westfield City Councilor James Brown resigns, citing career demands
Brown is assistant field office director for Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Boston office. WESTFIELD – City Councilor James E. Brown Jr., citing career demands, will...
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Lance Armstrong won’t fight USADA charges, could lose all 7 Tour de...
The decision sets up a likely lifetime ban from the sport and the possibility that Armstrong will be stripped of his signature achievement – the extraordinary run of Tour titles he won from 1999-2005....
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Fire damage at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Springfield 'will cause some...
The fire was reported just before 5:30 p.m. when a neighbor noticed smoke rising from the back of the church and called 911, according to Bright. The Republican | Doron Tyler AntrimFirefighters focus...
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Commentary: Elizabeth Warren must show feelings to overcome Scott Brown's...
E.J. Dionne: Elizabeth Warren is the kind of person Massachusetts has always liked to send to the U.S. Senate. By E.J. DIONNE | The Washington Post Associated PressDemocrat Elizabeth Warren samples...
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