Thunderstorms cause power outages
A tornado watch for the area was lifted by 7 p.m. Thunderstorms were responsible for scattered power outages throughout Western Massachusetts on Saturday night. A tornado watch for the area was lifted...
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Quieting down overnight, low 62
Showers end, mostly sunny skies finish the weekend. Showers will be diminishing overnight as tonight's big weather-maker continues pushing off to the east. There have been reports of some trees down...
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Ben Affleck thanks Canada with 'Argo' at Toronto film festival
The fact-based film chronicles a joint effort by the CIA and the Canadian government to rescue six Americans from Tehran in 1978. AP photoActor and director Ben Affleck poses for a photograph on the...
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Obama cracks birther joke during stop at sports bar in Florida
The patrons at Gator's Dockside, clearly aware of the discredited claims that Obama was not born in the United States, broke up laughing. President Barack Obama, right standing, does the Hawaiian hand...
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AM News Links: California woman tries to sell home not knowing it had been...
A woman in California was in the process of selling her house when she was surprised to learn that her bank, Wells Fargo, had foreclosed on it. The parties are trying to resolve the issue. Overcome...
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Holyoke's arrival at needle exchange a rough road despite doctors, other...
Holyoke's approval of needle exchange could prompt a court fight led by the City Council president. The Republican | Greg SaulmonA box of syringes at Tapestry Health's needle exchange site on Main...
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Amherst shelter expansion proponents hope to make pitch to Select Board
The shelter had to turn people away most nights during the last sheltering season. Kevin J. Noonan, executive director of Craig's Doors - A Home Association, Inc., in Amherst. AMHERST — Those running...
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Partly cloudy and cool this evening, low 48
Staying cool and clear for the next several days. A beautiful late-afternoon across western Massachusetts as last night's cold front and stormy weather has ushered in a much more pleasant airmass...
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'Possession' reigns at dead late summer box office
It was one of the worst weekends at the box office in a decade. AP photo/Lionsgate Natasha Calis stars as Em in the film, "The Possession." LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The Possession" occupied the top spot at...
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Editorial: MassMutual remains economic bulwark
MassMutual has been a builder since its founding in 1851, earning the company worldwide industry recognition for its steadfast growth strategy. The Republican file | Mark M. MurrayThe MassMutual...
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Coldplay, Rihanna, Jay-Z close London Paralympics
The 4,200 athletes from 164 nations competed over 11 days. The Associated PressPerformers carry torches at the closing of the Paralympics ceremony. STEVE DOUGLAS,AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) —...
View ArticleTom Brady says that nose injury is no big deal
Brady said that he needs some more battle scars. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tom Brady agrees that he looks a little too perfect. He's a football player, has been his whole life, but he still has a face that...
View ArticleNew England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley has big day against Titans
Ridley ran 21 times for 125 yards. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Stevan Ridley was just hoping to get a few touches and make a couple positive plays. He never thought that he'd end up serving as the catalyst of...
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Dorothy McGuire of the McGuire Sisters dead at 84
The McGuire Sisters earned six gold records for hits including 1954's "Sincerely" and 1957's "Sugartime." APDorothy McGuire Williamson PHOENIX (AP) — Dorothy McGuire Williamson, who teamed with...
View ArticleRob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez mix up touchdown celebrations during win over...
Things looked different when the duo got into the end zone Sunday. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Rob Gronkowski loves getting into the end zone for no other than to spike the football as hard and violently as a...
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Mainly clear overnight, cool, low 48
Our first of several clear and cool nights for the upcoming workweek. A light shower briefly skirted by the southern Berkshires and parts of Litchfield County in Connecticut as nn upper-level trough...
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Holyoke fire in five-story apartment displaces 35 people
The cause of the blaze was not immediately known. The Republican / Michael BeswickFirefighters extinguish a blaze at 101 Beech St. Sunday night. HOLYOKE – About 35 residents of a 10-apartment building...
View ArticleStevan Ridley flying high, Wes Welker in the doghouse following Patriots win...
A look at how a few players saw their stock change following the Patriots' 34-13 victory over the Titans. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A look at how a few players saw their stock change following the Patriots'...
View ArticleNew England Patriots guard Dan Connolly's head injury not considered to be...
Connolly left the game in the third quarter. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Patriots right guard Dan Connolly is not expected to miss extended time after suffering a head injury that knocked him out of action...
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Massachusetts State Police: Evidence indicates wrong-way driver in MassPike...
State police said they received a call about a wrong-way operator approximately 2 to 3 minutes prior to the fatal crash. Republican file photo LUDLOW — Massachusetts State Police, investigating a...
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