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HealthSouth breaks ground on new rehabilitation hospital at Ludlow Mills site
Construction of the $27 million hospital is expected to take one year. LUDLOW - HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts Wednesday broke ground on a new $27 million rehabilitation...
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UMass football kicker Brendon Levengood hoping to provide stablity at position
The junior made two field goals and an extra point in UMass' loss to Michigan. Brendon Levengood, pictured here in 2011, has taken hold of the UMass placekicking job. Thom Kendall photo AMHERST —...
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Elizabeth Warren, Scott Brown scheduled for 1st formal debate in Boston
Both candidates have become more aggressive as the race remains tight, heading into the campaign's final stretch. These file photos from the Associated Press show Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown and...
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Massachusetts gaming authorities say minorities will get casino contracts, jobs
It is likely the gaming commission will award operating licenses to casinos in the spring of 2014, the chairman said. Photo by Elaine DriscollMegan Cleghorn, center, a lawyer from Delaware, speaks on...
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MCAS scores result in 11th Springfield problem school, commendations in...
The bad news for Springfield did not discourage Superintendent Daniel Warwick, who said the school will now be eligible for as much as $500,000 in federal grants. The Republican | John...
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Hakeem Nicks injury will keep him out of New York Giants game against...
The wide receiver has a foot injury and will miss Thursday’s game against the Panthers. New York Giants' Hakeem Nicks (88) runs away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mark Barron (24) for a touchdown...
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University of Massachusetts reports record number of students -- nearly...
UMass president said families are recognzing the system's value This is an updated version of a story posted at 12:56 this afternoon.. AMHERST - Enrollment at the University of Massachusetts...
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Northfield anticipates announcement of new occupant of former Northfield...
Hobby Lobby Stores purchased the campus in 2009 from Northfield Mount Hermon. File photo by Cori UrbanThe future of the former Northfield campus of Northfield Mount Hermon School is to be announced...
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New England Farm Council Workers president Heriberto Flores sees bright...
Flores believes a casino in downtown Springfield would bring local jobs as well as attract visitors to the area. Heriberto Flores SPRINGFIELD– While some may avoid downtown because of perceived crime...
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'Big Brother' season 14 finale: Ian Terry wins $500,000 prize
The 21-year-old engineering student is a self-professed "Big Brother" junkie, who closely studied 13 past seasons in developing his strategy. CBS photoIan Terry, a 21-year-old engineering student from...
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Chicopee Mayor Michael Bissonnette asks, again, for money to remove asbestos...
A structural engineer cannot examine the condition of the old library until the asbestos is removed. The Republican file | John SuchockiThe former Chicopee library now sits vacant. CHICOPEE – The City...
View ArticleMonson parent addresses changes to lunch, recess and physical education to...
Kimberly Simpkiss, of Monson, said the children are "tired, hungry and antsy at the end of the day" now that the changes have been implemented. MONSON - A mother of two children at Quarry Hill...
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Longmeadow, Northampton, Cathedral, East Longmeadow all slated for Division...
The proposal has already passed a vote and will become official as soon as the appeals process is over. For those schools that decide not to appeal and those whose appeals are lost, the proposed...
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Big E horse shows manager says events are always popular
There are several horse shows coming up at the Big E. Watch video Eastern States Exposition photoA rider participates in the hunter and jumper horse competition last weekend at the Big E in West...
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Baystate Franklin Medical Center nurses set date for 1-day strike in wake of...
The Massachusetts Nurses Association filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board against Baystate charging that it has been bargaining in bad faith both at Baystate Franklin and at Baystate...
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Palmer Public Library schedules interviews with 2 finalists for director's job
One of the finalists is Kathleen Deviny, of Westfield, director of the Great Barrington Libraries. File photo | The RepublicanPalmer Public Library. PALMER – Two finalists will be interviewed on...
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Higher education graduation rates in Massachusetts exceed national average,...
The report is the first comprehensive look at where the state’s public higher education system stands in comparison to other states on a number of key indicators. Richard Freeland, left, commissioner...
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Fact Check: Scott Brown's claim of supporting a conscience exemption like...
During a heated exchange with Democrat Elizabeth Warren at the WBZ-TV debate Republican Sen. Scott Brown said that he supports a conscience exemption to the national health care law just like his...
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Penn National Gaming close to unveiling plans for Western Massachusetts casino
Penn National, based in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, is planning a casino on land that includes the Peter Pan Bus Lines and the property of The Republican. A couple of leaders of Penn National Gaming...
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Scott Brown, Elizabeth Warren square off in heated Senate debate
The candidates sparred about everything from tax and fiscal policy to women’s issues to each other’s character. Watch video Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., left, and his Democratic challenger Elizabeth...
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