Westfield City Council readies to decide how to fill vacant Ward 2 seat
If the council fail to fill the vacancy in a timely fashion, an appointment could be made by the mayor. WESTFIELD – The City Council is scheduled to decide Oct. 4 whether to appoint Brian S. Winters,...
View ArticleU.S. officials: Last of 33,000 surge troops out of Afghanistan
The withdrawal, which leaves 68,000 American forces in the warzone, comes as the security transition to Afghan forces is in trouble, threatened by a spike in so-called insider attacks in which Afghan...
View ArticleJeffrey MacDonald prosecutor says key witness in 'Fatal Vision' case didn't...
Former prosecutor Jack Crawley told a U.S. District Court in Wilmington that Helena Stoeckley never told prosecutors she was involved. Associated Press fileJeffrey MacDonald, right, appears in federal...
View Article'Mad' scientists get moment in spotlight at annual Ig Nobel prize ceremony...
"Winning an Ig Nobel has been my dream as a mad scientist," said Kazutaka Kurihara, inventor of a device called the SpeechJammer. AP Photo | Charles KrupaHarvard University Clowes Professor of Science...
View ArticleIchiro Suzuki, Nick Swisher send first-place New York Yankees over Toronoto...
After struggling for much of the summer, the Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Blue Jays and have won five in a row, their longest winning string since June 23-27. APNew York Yankees right...
View ArticleEli Manning, Andre Brown help New York Giants rout Carolina Panthers 36-7
Manning completed 27 of 35 passes for 288 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives over the goal line for a touchdown against the New York...
View ArticleEditorial: Seeking a real proposal to keep Medicare afloat
Medicare, unlike Social Security, cannot be easily fixed. It's on a path toward disaster along with Medicaid and pretending that all is well isn't going to change that. Associated Press | Steve...
View ArticleAM News Links: Amherst barn with connection to Robert Frost risks demolition,...
The iPhone 5 was released Friday to customers in several countries around the world. Apple sold 2 million of the new phones in the first 24 hours after announcing its release date. Old Amherst barn...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor: Brown voted against equal pay legislation, Obama full...
Letter writer: There is a now-public video of a private fund raising party for Mitt Romney showing the ex-governor saying quite loudly and clearly that 47 percent of the U.S. population are not paying...
View ArticleBig E's hosts Lost People Center to help fairgoers find those lost in the...
The center includes a lost-and-found section and a message board where people can leave each other notes. Watch video WEST SPRINGFIELD – Sheila Stroh, of Bethel, Conn., pointed to the sign that read...
View ArticleSouth Hadley baseball champions saluted by Red Sox at Fenway
The Tigers gave Western Mass. a rare state Division II title. Republican staff photo by Michael GordonSouth Hadley High School pitcher Jordan Page, shown in action last year, was among the Tigers'...
View Article'Lone Ranger' crew member drowns on set
Walt Disney Studios is producing the film starring Johnny Depp. Walt Disney Studios Tonto is played by Johnny Depp and John Reid is played by Armie Hammer in "The Lone Ranger." LOS ANGELES (AP) —...
View ArticleHadley homeowner thwarts metal thieves who targeted his house; 3 arrested...
The three men were trying to steal copper pipes and other metal from the house but the homeowner came home and prevented them from driving away. 03.09.11 | Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen – A Hadley...
View ArticleBlaze DeCarlo of Maine, convicted of assaulting child, charged with violating...
DeCarlo was arrested by Wilbraham police after he showed up at the victim's address with a guitar, boxes of costume jewelry, and a bag containing a laptop computer and Bible, according to his court...
View ArticleO, no, Red Sox' Jon Lester finally loses to the Orioles
Lester had been 14-0 lifetime against Baltimore. APBoston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester allowed four runs and eight hits in seven innings against Baltimore Friday night. BOSTON - Jon Lester has...
View ArticleHolyoke police arrest two Holyoke women in drug raid; 6 pounds of marijuana...
Sasha Rivera-Quinones, of 43 West Court, and Katiria Natal, of South Summer Street, were found in possession of 6 pounds of marijuana, File photo | The Republican HOLYOKE - Following a search warrant...
View ArticleHot Chelle Rae takes over Big E stage
Hot Chelle Rae performed a 75 minute set on the Comcast Arena stage at the Big E Handout / Eastern States ExpositionPop group Hot Chelle Rae performed at the Big E on Friday night. REVIEW WEST...
View ArticlePutnam runs over Agawam 48-8
A balanced attack carried the Putnam Beavers to a victory at Agawam. Balanced attack carries Beavers
View ArticleDrew Vartanian's 75-yard kickoff return touchdown sparks Minnechaug to 27-26...
Ben Sheehan rushed for 129 yards and the game-winning touchdown with 1:14 left after Minnechaug trailed 20-7 in the third quarter. Alan McDonald completed 17 of 29 passes for 135 yards to help...
View ArticleBen Sheehan's late TD gives Minnechaug 27-26 win, but Chicopee proves worth
Sheehan scored a game-winning touchdown with 1:14 left, but Chicopee gave Minnechaug everything it could handle. Minnechaug's Josh Henry (28) catches a pass as Chicopee's (2) Chris Roy defends during...
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