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Amherst officials preparing restoration lists if cuts are not as deep as...
Restoring police and fire overtime and hiring a housing/code enforcement officer are topping the budget restoration list in Amherst. Stephanie J. O'Keeffe AMHERST - Restoring police and fire overtime...
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The changes would include an addition to the high school and a move of middle-schoolers. SOUTHWICK – Education officials are considering a reconfiguration of schools that would create a regional...
View ArticleEast Longmeadow gets indoor rink lined up
A permit has been approved for hockey center. EAST LONGMEADOW – The Planning Board has approved a special permit that will allow the construction of an inline hockey center off Maple Street. The...
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Sirdeaner Walker took photo and legacy of her late son, Carl Walker-Hoover to...
Since Carl Walker-Hoover's death, his mother has become an advocate calling attention to bullying and to the deadly toll it takes on young people. She testified in support of anti-bullying legislation...
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Veteran Springfield elected officials Kenneth Shea, Bud Williams may seek...
Both Williams, a former city councilor, and Kenneth Shea, a former School Committee member, chose not to seek re-election in 2009. File photos | The RepublicanFormer Springfield School Committee...
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Attorney General Martha Coakley will review whether University of...
The Republican asked Coakley about the closed session as part of Sunshine Week, a national effort to promote a discussion about open government and freedom of information. Republican file photo by...
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Approved Hampden-Wilbraham school budget calls for reduction of 16 teaching...
The approved budget will not require an override of Proposition 2½. WILBRAHAM – The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee has approved a fiscal 2012 school budget which calls for the reduction...
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Holyoke city councilors left without answers regarding Geriatric Authority...
The Holyoke Geriatric Authority owes $2.84 million in unpaid bills to various city agencies. The Republican file photo / Dave RobackHolyoke Geriatric Authority HOLYOKE – Another delay and more...
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Anti-biomass coalition launches petition asking for moratorium on...
The group opposes proposals for biomass energy plants in Greenfield, Russell and Springfield. File photoThis conveyor belt, front right, conveys wood chips into the McNeil Generating Station in...
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Jury selection under way in New York in Al Bruno murder trial
Fotios "Freddy" Geas, his brother Ty Geas and Arthur "Artie" Nigro are standing trial in federal court. NEW YORK - As jury selection got under way Monday in a federal mob murder and racketeering trial...
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Family, friends mourn deaths of Springfield homicide victims Kevin Gomez,...
Police continued to investigate the two homicides, which occurred 18 hours apart on Sunday. Watch video Republican file photoThe photo of Kevin Gomez can be seen in this memorial set up where he was...
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Former Marlborough principal, upstate New York superintendent named finalists...
One finalist, Daniel Hanneken, was described as a principal in Marlborough, but minutes from a Marlborough School Committee meeting show someone else was appointed to that post in January. NORTHAMPTON...
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High levels of radiation leak from Japanese nuclear plant as 3rd reactor...
A 4th reactor caught fire; the government warned 140,000 people nearby to stand indoors to avoid exposure. Associated PressIn this Sunday, March 13, 2011 photo, the exterior of the Fukushima Dai- ichi...
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Greenfield clean-up continues a week after mudslide
Clean-up on public property began almost immediately and roads were reopened within 24 hours. The residents’ yards were finally cleared today. View full sizePhoto by Jeff BrownA large pile of mud and...
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Radiation level soars after Japan nuke plant fire
Dangerous levels of radiation leaking from a crippled nuclear plant forced Japan to order 140,000 people to seal themselves indoors Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)People queue at a radiation emergency...
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AM News Links: Updates on stories you may have forgotten about
A look at 8 news stories from the past year or so that have fallen out of the mainstream media spotlight, but are still important enough to care about. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul...
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Sunshine Week Feature: Politicians embrace social media & technology
Emerging technologies are allowing people greater access to their elected officials every day & politicians need to be aware of the pros and pitfalls associated with the new reality. This is a...
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Funding secured for Ludlow Mills project
Westmass Area Development Corporation should be on track to purchase the Ludlow Mills property in June. The Republican file photo | Mark MurrayLudlow Mills LUDLOW-The Westmass Area Development...
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House Speaker Robert DeLeo pledges municipal health insurance reform, opposes...
DeLeo said he intends to force cities and towns into the state’s health insurance program, the Group Insurance Commission. Associated Press / File photosMassachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, left, and...
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Joint Committee on Redistricting will hold its first public hearing in Boston...
Western Mass. is at risk to lose a Congressional seat. sec.state.maMassachusetts' Congressional districts, last updated in 2008. A Legislative panel will oversee the redistricting of the Commonwealth,...
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