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In Holyoke's state rep race, it's Democrat Aaron Vega vs. Repubican Linda...
Write-in ballots from two precincts couldn't be counted because they were mistakenly locked away with other ballots. The Republican | John SuchockiState Rep. candidate Aaron Vega greets voters at the...
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Marie Angelides easily wins Republican 2nd Hampden District state...
To complicate matters in an already complicated election, a stack of Democratic ballots shipped to the site were flawed and would not scan. Marie Angelides The Republican | John SuchockiLongmeadow...
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Susan Emond wins Clerk of Courts race in Franklin County
Emond said her first concern will be an impending move from the current courthouse to temporary quarters. GREENFIELD — Susan Emond, first assistant to the Clerk of Courts in Franklin County, has won...
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Fact Check: Joe Biden on jobs and Medicare
Vice President Joe Biden cited job gains under President Barack Obama while ignoring overall job losses. AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteVice President Joe Biden addresses the Democratic National...
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Former Springfield Mayor Michael Albano wins Democratic primary for...
The victories by Albano and Franco also assure that a Hampden County resident will sit on the Governor's Council for the first time since 1978. The Republican | Greg SaulmonMichael Albano, a Democrat...
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Five key moments from Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention
Pres. Barack Obama formally accepted his party's nomination Thursday night, Rep. Barney Frank introduced the crowd to a man named "Myth," and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords made a surprise appearance in...
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Laura Gentile, winner of Hampden County Court Clerk primary: 'This win feels...
Gentile won the Democratic primary for Hampden County Clerk of Courts in a close race with second highest vote-getter Thomas Ashe. The Republican | Dave RobackHampden County Clerk of Courts winner...
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Where'd the time go? Obama girls now young women
After all, Malia Obama, now 14, who started (gasp!) high school this week, was just about as tall as her already tall parents. the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Sept....
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AM News Links: August jobs report due out, Neil Armstrong to be buried at...
Two people from Wisconsin who recently tested positive for West Nile virus have died, although it's still to be confirmed whether the individuals' deaths are linked to the virus, the Milwaukee Journal...
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Fact Check: President Obama's claim that money saved from winding down wars...
President Barack Obama laid claim to a peace dividend that doesn't exist when he told the nation he wants to use money saved by ending wars to build highways, schools and bridges. CALVIN WOODWARD,...
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President Bill Clinton wrote convention speech himself
The former president also went completely off-script at times. the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former...
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Letters to the Editor: Democrats sound same old party line, trickle-down plan...
Letter writer: Just trying to be fair and balanced with the news. Democrats sound same old party line Associated Press | Charles DharapakDelegates cheer during the Democratic National Convention in...
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Massachusetts Primary roundup: U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, former Springfield...
Other winners included Laura Gentile in a 4-way Hampden County Clerk of Courts Democratic primary. The Republican | Michael S. GordonU.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield, celebrates his...
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President Barack Obama accepts party nomination, describes 'choice between 2...
Obama reiterated to the delegates and the potential millions watching on TV and the Internet what many Democrats have said in their own speeches- the American Dream is at stake. Watch video Associated...
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Results of DA's probe of accidental shooting of Britteny Miles by Agawam...
Hampden District Attorney Mark Mastroianni said lots of recent investigations into deaths regarding police slowed his progress probing an accidental shooting of a civilian in Agawam by one of that...
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West Springfield to study what impact Springfield casino might have on city
Town Councilor Brian J. Griffin wants to head off any negative impacts a casino in Springfield coudl have on West Springfield. Kathleen Bourque WEST SPRINGFIELD – Town Council President Kathleen A....
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Common Cause director: Massachusetts close to bottom in U.S. in contested...
Leading the list of unopposed candidates will be U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield and U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Worcester, who both cruised to victory against opponents in the...
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U.S. declares Pakistan-based Haqqani network a terrorist body
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's decision, signed Friday ahead of a Sunday deadline set by Congress, bans Americans from doing business with members of the group and blocks any assets it...
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Whitey Bulger defense: Feds spent 17 years demonizing mobster
During a contentious hearing in U.S. District Court in Boston, prosecutors said the defense is trying to influence potential jurors by denigrating witnesses. File photo | Associated PressJames...
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West Nile Virus threat forces rescheduling of high school sports in Chicopee,...
The move affects Chicopee High School, Chicopee Comprehensive High School, and Belchertown High School. File photo | The RepublicanBecause of an elevated threat level for West Nile Virus in Chicopee,...
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