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New trees planted on Westfield's Park Square Green under inspection
At least 30 new trees were planted during reconstruction of Park Square Green. File photo | The Republican The Republican file photo | John SuchockiThe Westfield Green construction as seen from the...
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Head-on collision shuts down Mass Pike near Ludlow; at least two seriously...
wo cars collided head on, and another two cars apparently were unable to stop and crashed into the initial pile up. View full sizePhoto by Gino Santaniello / TwitterTraffic sits at a standstill on the...
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Reggie Miller and Don Nelson lead a diverse Basketball Hall of Fame class
Reggie Miller saluted his sister, fellow Hall of Famer Cheryl Miller. Watch video (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)Members of the 2012 class of inductees into the Basketball Hall of Fame, from left, Katrina...
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Central rallies past Putnam, 21-8, in Week 1 football showdown
Central rallied by scoring twice during the final 7:29, the go-ahead score coming on a 55-yard interception return by DaQuon Clemons. Central rallied by scoring twice during the final 7:29, the...
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DaQuon Clemons stars as Central football downs Putnam, 21-8
They call DaQuon Clemons "Honey Badger," like the former LSU cornerback who finished in the top five in Heisman voting last season. But the comparison only goes so far. Springfield Central's QB, (12)...
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Worcester man dies in 1st West Nile fatality in Massachusetts in 7 years
The Department of Public Health said the man in his 60s also had "severe underlying medical conditions" when diagnosed last month. BOSTON — A Worcester man has died of West Nile virus, the second...
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Vermont joins New York and Connecticut in supporting repeal of anti-gay...
Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell said in a statement Friday that the Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as a legal union between a man and a woman, has deprived same-sex...
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AM News Links: Clint Eastwood explains 'Invisible Obama' speech at RNC,...
Two children from California are safe and back with their mother after their estranged father kidnapped them from their home earlier this week and took them out to sea on stolen yacht. the Republican...
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Obama convention speech attracts 35.7 million TV viewers
President Barack Obama can beat rival Mitt Romney as a television draw, but can't eclipse his old self. NEW YORK — President Barack Obama can beat rival Mitt Romney as a television draw, but can't...
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Head-on crash on Mass Pike in Ludlow claims 2 lives
Two drivers were taken by ambulance to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield where they were pronounced dead. View full sizePhoto by Gino Santaniello / TwitterTraffic sits at a standstill on the Mass...
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Editorial: Conventions set stage for a genuine 'choice' election
The Democrats stated their case clearly, boldly and without apology. And the GOP has indicated it won't back down on its principles. Associated Press | Charles DharapakPresident Barack Obama and his...
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Lightning ruled out as cause of fire that leveled former Gales Newsstand in...
Both the fire chief and building inspector said they have received complaints about the condition of the property, which is a pile of burned rubble. The Republican I Dave RobackA fire in downtown...
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Western Massachusetts to honor September 11 victims
In Sprinfield, an observance begins at 10 a.m., Tuesday, the 11th anniversary of the attacks. Staff Photo by David Molnar From left, Springfield firefighterJeff Hall, Fire Lt. Ty Alexander and...
View ArticleTornado watch canceled for area; thunderstorm watch remains in effect
A tornado hit a beachfront neighborhood in New York City earlier in the day. The tornado watch has been canceled for Hampden and Hampshire counties and the Hartford, Conn. area, according to the...
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Holyoke state rep race will include Jerome Hobert as Green-Rainbow nominee as...
Mistakenly placed write-in ballots left Hobert uncertain as of the close of polls Thursday whether his political fortunes were up or down. Jerome T. Hobert HOLYOKE -- Jerome T. Hobert is on the...
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Paul McCartney receives French legion honor
France's highest public distinction has been given to foreign celebrities ranging from Clint Eastwood to Barbra Streisand. AP photoFrench President Francois Hollande, left, awards British musician...
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Palmer Planning Board approves change to parking lot entrance, lane addition...
The store will close for the renovations, which will likely happen within the next two to four weeks, according to the franchisee. PALMER – The Palmer Planning Board recently approved a site plan for...
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Taylor Swift planning to perform at Deerfield Academy? Conor Kennedy's...
People Magazine reported that Swift's boyfriend - a senior at Deerfield Academy - has been getting a lot of pressure to have his girlfriend perform at his school. APTaylor Swift performs at the MTV...
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UMass football analysis: 'Atrocious' tackling, bad penalties doom Minutemen...
The Minutemen's defense took a step back in their 45-6 defeat at the hands of Indiana. FOXBOROUGH — Bill Cosby is a legendary stand-up comedian and actor. After Saturday, he can add football nostra...
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Five-year-old girl struck by car in Ludlow
The driver was not cited, as the young girl darted out in front of his car. LUDLOW - A 5-year-old girl was brought to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield on Saturday after she was struck by a car...
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