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Maine officials looking for public's help with ID of young boy found dead by...
Two days after the startling discovery, state police detectives had investigated about 100 leads from northern Maine to as far away as the Midwest but hadn't had any luck in identifying the boy. View...
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Tech company troubles and concerns about Europe's debt weigh on stocks
European finance ministers approved $110 billion in rescue loans to Portugal, but have yet to decide on a second rescue package for Greece. By DAVID K. RANDALL and MATTHEW CRAFT | AP Business Writers...
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Springfield City Council approves keeping $75 annual trash fee
The fee, initially created by the Finance Control Board in 2007, was scheduled to expire June 30 unless extended by the council. File photo | The Republican SPRINGFIELD – The City Council on Monday...
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Belchertown voters oust Selectman James Barry; recalls against selectmen...
The recall drives were started by people who said they were responding to votes taken against keeping Francis Fox as police chief. File photosAttempts to recall Belchertown selectmen George Archible,...
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Holyoke set to continue renting space for school offices, but officials say...
No one likes paying rent for school offices, but finding a city-owned space for those offices has been equally vexing. Staff photo by John SuchockiThe Holyoke City Hall Annex needs costly renovations,...
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Connecticut man who ran $100 million Ponzi scheme gets prison
Authorities said Michael Goldberg kept $1 million to $2 million for himself over the 12 years but didn't lead a flashy lifestyle. By DAVE COLLINS HARTFORD, Conn. — A man who tricked hundreds of...
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Rey Martinez Jr. to seek Holyoke Ward 5 School Committee seat
Rey Martinez Jr. is 18, attends Holyoke Community College and is a security guard at the mall. Staff by John SuchockiRey Martinez Jr., School Committee candidate HOLYOKE – Newcomer Rey Martinez Jr....
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Fire and police chief jobs will not be consolidated in East Longmeadow
At East Longmeadow's annual Town Meeting, voters approved a $51.9 million budget and nearly $1 million in capital projects. File photo | The RepublicanEast Longmeadow Town Hall EAST LONGMEADOW- The...
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Wilbraham annual Town Meeting voters approve lighting for Spec Pond...
Voters also approved the purchase of Gazebo Park on Main Street. WILBRAHAM – Voters at Monday’s annual Town Meeting approved $163,201 to light the fields at the Spec Pond Recreational Area and...
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Springfield police investigate mugging near Springfield College campus
The victim was thrown to the ground and robbed of $400 in cash and a cellphone. SPRINGFIELD - Police are investigating a report that a man was mugged Monday night while walking to his car from a...
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Granby elects former police chief Louis Barry to selectboard
Barry said both he and Nally have the best interests of the town in mind. Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanLouis M. Barry, former Police Chief, is now on the Granby Selectboard. GRANBY – Louis M....
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Jerry Lewis retiring from Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day telethon
The 85-year-old comedian said it was time for a "new telethon era." In this Sept. 1, 2008 file photo, Jerry Lewis listens to the final tally of donations during the 43rd annual Muscular Dystrophy...
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Pioneer Valley women among winners of Massachusetts Unsung Heroines awards
The honorees, chosen from hundreds of nominations this year, will each be recognized for outstanding contributions to their organizations and communities. File photo | The RepublicanLucinda Williams...
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Southwick Town Meeting lists budget issues
A Special Town Meeting will have 7 articles and the Annual Town Meeting includes 24 articles. Republican file photo SOUTHWICK – When voters head to the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday they will be...
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Get ready for a soggy week in the Pioneer Valley
An extended wet forecast for Western Massachusetts means the region won't see much sunshine -- if any -- this week. AP file photoThis week's wet weather may help your gardens grow, but don't expect to...
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Sunrise report: Forecast, poll and more for Monday May 16
Today's poll: Are you disappointed that Donald Trump isn't running for president? View full sizeJohn Suchocki05.16.2011 | CHICOPEE - Mompoloki O. Nkhumane, 2, plays in a puddle in front of his home on...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, separated from wife Maria Shriver, acknowledges...
Schwarzenegger and Shriver jointly announced May 9 that they were splitting up after 25 years of marriage. (AP)FILE - This file photo taken Oct. 7, 2003, shows Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife,...
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Collins Tuohy, depicted in 'The Blind Side,' to give commencement address at...
WSU president Evan Dobelle will present 1,200 graduates with degrees. Submitted photoCollins Tuohy, 24, a member of the Tuohy family depicted in the book and movie "The Blind Side," will give the...
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AM News Links: Mitt Romney flexes his fundraising muscles, pot smokers gather...
The Queen of England in Ireland during a Dublin bomb scare, the GOP field for president comes into focus, and more of this morning's news. AP Photo/Rick BowmerCher Nuttall, 65, laughs during a recent...
View Article3 convicted in Massachusetts auto insurance fraud scheme
Trio from the Lawrence area are convicted of participating in a $130,000 insurance fraud scheme. SALEM, Mass. (AP) — An Andover lawyer, a North Andover chiropractor and one of his employees have been...
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