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South Boulevard in West Springfield closed following 1-car wreck
The crash happened at 2:30 a.m. Monday Republican file photo WEST SPRINGFIELD A section of South Boulevard south of Westfield Street will be closed into Monday afternoon while crews replace utility...
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As Democratic National Convention opens on Labor Day, organized labor throws...
The country's major unions are supporting Obama over Republican Mitt Romney, and union members in Massachusetts are no exception. Courtesy of SEIUA volunteer canvasser with the SEIU talks to a voter...
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Springfield lawyer on Melvin Jones III police brutality settlement: Time to...
Under the structured settlement, Jones, 31, will receive $1,028 monthly payments for 30 years beginning Sept. 14, 2022 with the last guaranteed payment on August 14, 2052. Watch video File photo | The...
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Monson Summer Theatre gears up for 'Grease'
"Grease" will be performed Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the middle school on Thompson Street, as well as Sept. 14 and 15. The Republican | Lori StabileActresses in the Monson Summer Theatre...
View ArticleLaura Gentile, candidate for Hampden County Clerk of Courts, on Francis...
Laura Gentile, a candidate for Hampden County clerk of courts, answers questions about whether former Springfield City Councilor Francis Keough III is involved in her campaign.
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Mitt Romney federal tax records reportedly stolen, hackers threaten public...
The Secret Service is investigating, but Romney's accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers, said there was no evidence that any Romney tax files were stolen. AP Photo | Evan VucciRepublican...
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Massachusetts ports argue against fishing rules overhaul
An attorney for the ports of Gloucester and New Bedford, along with lawyers for local fishermen and associations, told the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that regulators bypassed safeguards in...
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Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine says he was kidding about punching a radio host
Bobby Valentine said his comment about taking a punch at a Boston radio host was meant as a joke, but there is little laughter going on around a Red Sox team that can't seem to go a day without a new...
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Massachusetts child porn suspect waives right to hearing
Geoffrey Portway of Worcester was charged in July after state and federal agents allegedly found child pornography and photos of children who appeared to be dead on his computer. Republican file photo...
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Massachusetts town's plastic water bottle sales ban OK; stores could be fined...
Stores could be fined up to $50 for violating the ban, but an exemption is allowed during emergencies. File photo | Associated Press CONCORD — A ban on sales of single-serving plastic water bottles...
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New England-built warship Michael Murphy heads to sea out of Bath, Maine
The last of the Navy's original run of Arleigh Burke destroyers headed out to sea with sailors lining the deck in their white uniforms. Associated PressSailors man the rail on the deck of the Michael...
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Westfield's Ashley Street school project delayed by judge's injunction
Westfield Mayor Daniel Knapik said a decision will be made about whether to go ahead with a groundbreaking ceremony later this week. The Republican file | Dave RobackHomeowers on Cross Street in...
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Massachusetts State Police crime lab investigation could affect as many as...
Gov. Deval Patrick ordered the lab closing after additional evidence came to light as part of an ongoing investigation looking at “improprieties” at the lab that conducts tests in drug cases. By MATT...
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Boston Mayor Thomas Menino's full Democratic National Convention speech
In his speech, Menino talked up Obama while slamming Mitt Romney for his record as governor of Massachusetts. Boston Mayor Tom Menino addresses the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.,...
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Elizabeth Warren slams Republicans, aims to boost Obama and her campaign in...
Warren worked her own story into an address which took aim at the Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and highlighted what Democrats say that each election this year is really about- the...
View ArticleSpringfield police investigate Sixteen Acres stabbing
Police are investigating a stabbing Wednesday night on Canon Circle that left an unidentified man was several stab wounds. SPRINGFIELD - Police are investigating an assault Wednesday night on Canon...
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Letters to the Editor: Businesses depend on infrastructure, N.J. governor...
Letter writer: We are a nation of immigrants or their descendants, and we should be proud of what we, as a nation, have achieved. Businesses depend on roads, bridges This is in response to the...
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Former president Bill Clinton brings down the house with Democratic National...
According to Clinton, and many Democrats speaking at the convention in Charlotte, the presidential election is about values as much as it is about the candidates. Associated PressFormer President Bill...
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West Springfield pedestrian hit by car, seriously injured on Memorial Avenue
She was crossing the street in crosswalk when she was hit by a Nissan Pathfinder. The driver of the Nissan immediately stopped at the scene, police said. WEST SPRINGFIELD - A woman is in serious...
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State Rep. Denise Andrews beats 3 challengers for 2nd Franklin District...
Andrews, who was elected in 2010, said she still ha a lot of work to do before the November election. Denise Andrews State Rep. Denise Andrews, D-Orange, beat out her three Democratic challengers for...
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