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Big E presents holiday delights with Walking in a Winter Wonderland
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The leaves have not yet fallen, but Christmas is already in the air. With snow machines whirring and a battery of powerful air conditioners on full blast, the “Walking in a Winter...
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Poll: President Obama leads Mitt Romney by 2 to 1 margin in Massachusetts
Although Obama's popularity could be a post-convention bump, if his support translates into votes for Democrat Elizabeth Warren, it could spell trouble for Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and his...
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Monson, Palmer break-ins driven by drugs, police chiefs say
While gold jewelry is the preferred item to steal, the Monson police chief said thieves also will take silver jewelry or silver utensils. Monson Police Chief Stephen Kozloski Jr., left, seen with his...
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Chicago teachers vote to return to classrooms
Union delegates voted overwhelmingly to formally suspend the strike after discussing details of a proposed contract settlement worked out over the weekend. Associated Press | M. Spencer GreenTeachers...
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Patriots bring back Deion Branch
The veteran receiver is coming home after being released in August. He's back AP Deion Branch never wanted to leave. The veteran wide receiver spent the last few weeks waiting for a phone call from...
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UMass football running game continues to take strides forward
Though it only averaged a relatively pedestrian 3.1 yards per carry, the UMass running game showed major improvement against Michigan, and will look to build on that heading to Miami (Ohio). Michael...
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Springfield strip bars offer concession if late-night entertainment allowed
Six bars have offered to stop letting patrons in after 1 a.m., under late-night entertainment permits. Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno, left, is seen with lawyer Daniel Kelly, who represents several...
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Springfield-area colleges, job centers gear up for casino worker training
All 15 community colleges across the state have joined together to form the Massachusetts Community College Casino Careers Training Institute. FILE - In this March 28, 2012 file photo, craps dealers...
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National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Western...
Dopler radar has picked up a line of severe thunderstorms capable of producing winds in excess of 60 mph heading into Western Massachusetts Watch video SPRINGFIELD - The National Weather Service has...
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Editorial: Moves by Federal Reserve most sensible effort
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is looking at the whole picture. Associated Press | Manuel Balce CenetaFederal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke speaks during a news conference in Washington, Thursday following...
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Brookside Village residents in Wales advised to boil water after citizen gets...
Residents will be notified immediately when the advisory is lifted. WALES - The Wales Board of Health has issued a boil water advisory for the residents of the Brookside Village retirement community...
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West Springfield Town Council removes police chief's post from Civil Service
The mayor says he wants to offer the city's next new police chief a contract rather than Civil Service protection. WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Town Council Tuesday night narrowly approved the mayor’s...
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New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz entertains crowd at...
The New York Times puzzles are the easiest to solve on Mondays and get more difficult as the week goes on. The Republican | Dave RobackNew York Times puzzle editor Will Shortz speaks at the...
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Russell selectmen challenged by resident over appointment of Police Chief...
Town resident Andrew Fox, son of former police Chief Thomas Fox and a state trooper out of Lee, asked Select Board members Jason Boyer, Pandora Hague and Chairman Keith Cortis the process by which...
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UMass Podcast: Episode 5, Miami (Ohio) Preview
Harry is joined by Rick Cassano of Cox Media Group to talk Miami (Ohio) football and more. Download the MassLive UMass podcast with Harry Plumer now! Rick Cassano of Cox Media Group Ohio joins us to...
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Letters to the Editor: Brown's adds at odds with record, Washington needs...
Letter writer: “Gasp!”was my reaction when I came upon the picture accompanying Associated Press article, “Furor fades a year after military’s gay ban lifted” in the Sept. 17 issue of The Republican....
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Rodney Atkins keeps it real as Big E performance nears
Atkins will take the stage at the Eastern States Exposition on Sunday. APRodney Atkins When country singer Rodney Atkins was starting out, handlers at his first record company wanted him to change his...
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Big E honcho's favorites at fair include animals, milkshakes and fried cheese...
Eugene Cassidy jokes that he supports the diary industry any way he can. Eastern States Exposition photoEastern States Exposition President Eugene Cassidy, center, heads down the giant slide, with...
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Deion Branch, Kellen Winslow officially sign with New England Patriots
The announcement Wednesday came three days after Winslow was hurt on the Patriots’ third offensive play of their 20-18 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Patriots have not said how many...
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Massachusetts Trial Court to resume Probation Department hirings following...
Among the positions the arbitrator said must be reopened are the acting chief probation officers in both Hampden Superior Court and Hampshire Superior Court. SPRINGFIELD – The state Trial Court will...
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