Campaign issues 2012: Barack Obama, Mitt Romney project different visions of...
This is the third in a six-part series by The Washington Post taking a look at the major issues in the 2012 presidential campaign. Associated PressIn this photo released by the Iranian President's...
View ArticleCuban Missile Crisis, 50th anniversary: Westover played key role as SAC base
The original photos that precipitated the Cuban Missile Crisis were developed at Westover by an exclusive technical squadron of airmen who then shipped them to Washington, D.C. Fifty years ago Monday,...
View ArticleiPad mini rumors: What Apple could reveal at Tuesday's event
At Apple's next big event, scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday in San Jose, the tech giant is supposed to reveal a smaller, less expensive version of its iPad, according to many reports. At Apple's...
View ArticleMarty Hurney fired: Carolina Panthers part ways with general manager
Panthers owner Jerry Richardson says in release that it was an "extremely difficult decision." CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have fired general manager Marty Hurney following the team's...
View ArticleDavid Ortiz hopes contract with Boston Red Sox gets done 'by the end of the...
Ortiz, who is eligible for free agency, wants to end his career in Boston and reportedly is seeking a two-year contract worth between $25 and $30 million. Talks between the Boston Red Sox and David...
View ArticleVoices of the Valley: David Rosinski, owner, Floral Illusions in Chicopee
Rosinski has been in the silk flower business for about 5 years at Foral Illusions. David Rosinski is the owner of Floral Illusions in Chicopee. The Republican staff photo by Don Treeger David...
View ArticleGranby police identify pedestrian killed on School Street as Florida resident...
Schauer-Swift, of Maitland, Fla., was visiting relatives in town. File photo GRANBY — The pedestrian who was struck by a car and killed while walking on the side of School Street on Sunday afternoon...
View ArticleThe winningest FBS schools without a conference title (UMass football High Five)
Who has the most wins without raising a trophy? Could Vanderbilt coach James Franklin be the first to bring an SEC title to Nashville? Associated Press UMass travels to Vanderbilt this week, and the...
View ArticleTom Brady, New England Patriots continue to struggle in various ways
A win's a win, but not all of them build confidence. FOXBOROUGH – It was an odd scene. Tom Brady standing at the podium, fielding questions about his makeup and whether or not he felt like he silenced...
View ArticleMass. gas prices down 7 cents per gallon
Massachusetts gas prices have dipped seven cents per gallon in the past week. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts gas prices have dipped seven cents per gallon in the past week. AAA Southern New England...
View ArticleDavid Ortiz plans to be part of John Farrell's Red Sox
The slugger is not signed for the 2013 season, but expects a new deal. Associated Press file photoDavid Ortiz has 401 career home runs, and he expects to hit some more for the 2013 Red Sox and new...
View ArticleGOP mailer attacking Elizabeth Warren on TARP bailout misleading
Widespread criticism of the TARP bailout centered on several big bank CEOs bowing out of the business while taking huge bonuses, some of which were paid with tax money. View full sizeThe latest mailer...
View ArticleObituaries today: Therese Perrier, 84, of West Suffield; born in Chicopee,...
Obituaries from The Republican. Theresa M. Perrier WEST SUFFIELD, Conn. - Theresa Marie (Peloquin) Perrier, 84, of West Suffield, Conn., beloved wife of William A. Perrier, died peacefully Friday at...
View ArticleChicopee police arrest second Holyoke man in Furnari Jewelers robbery
The suspect arrested Monday is the brother of a man charged last week with the robbery. Jose Reyes-Oquendo Chicopee Police Department photo CHICOPEE – Police have arrested a second suspect in last...
View ArticleMercy Medical Center launches construction of $20 million outpatient medical...
The three-story, 75,000 square foot building is expected to open by the end of next year. Daniel P..Moen, president and CEO of Sisters of Providence Health System, speaks during the groundbreaking...
View ArticleNBA.com GM survey: Rival general managers think Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics...
NBA.com's annual survey of general managers was released Monday. Given that one NBA general manager voted Kevin Durant the player who "makes the most of limited natural ability," NBA.com's GM survey...
View ArticleMedical Office Center groundbreaking
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for a new Medical Office Center at the Mercy Medical Center on Carew Street.
View Article4 Pittsfield teens arraigned in on-campus rape of 18-year-old University of...
The 4 suspects, not UMass students, are being arraigned in Eastern Hampshire District Court in Belchertown. Update, 2:55 p.m.: A visibly upset Judge Mary Hurley has refused any bail agreements for the...
View ArticleWilbraham joins West Springfield in winning state grant to assist in tornado...
Tornado debris cleanup grants for Brimfield and Sturbridge are scheduled to be announced. This is an updated version of a story posted at 1:03 this afternoon. Massachusetts Office of Energy and...
View ArticleEditorial: With last presidential debate over, stage is set for big contest
The commander in chief was commanding throughout The presidential debates are not a best-of-three series. If they were, if the winner of the almost-ended campaign were selected by performance in the...
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