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Live coverage: Holyoke debate between Jerome Hobert, Linda Vacon and Aaron...
They are competing to replace Democrat Michael Kane, who had held the seat since 2001 until he left in June for another job. The candidates for the 5th Hampden District state representative seat, left...
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Wistariahurst Museum to host Mohawk Trail concert in Holyoke
Mohawk trail concerts HOLYOKE - Mohawk Trail Concerts is dedicated to bringing chamber music in many styles, all historical periods and multinational places of origin to the hills of Western...
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Wide receiver Alan Williams returns to UMass football practice
Suspended offensive lineman Nick Speller did not return, however. Alan Williams will play Saturday against Vanderbilt. J. Anthony Roberts AMHERST – After more than two weeks away from his football...
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Thomas Garner of Springfield gets suspended sentence after admitting he...
The black and red “vampire” sweatshirt Garner wore during the 4 a.m. robbery was easily recognized when the store’s surveillance video was made public, police said. Watch video SPRINGFIELD – A...
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Dennis Drew of Belchertown sentenced for selling industrial equipment he did...
After his prison sentence, Drew will continue on probation for his earlier convictions until approximately 2025. Republican file photo NORTHAMPTON – A Belchertown man was convicted Monday in Hampshire...
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Unclean conditions found at pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak
BOSTON – State officials said Tuesday they found un´ clean conditions including vis´ ible black specks of fungus in steroids and a leaking boiler near what was supposed to be a clean room at a...
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Stocks sink as DuPont, Xerox, 3M scare investors
The Dow Jones industrial average plunged Tuesday to its lowest level in nearly 7 weeks. Trader Thomas Donato looks at a screen as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. (AP...
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Pricey New York City pedicab ride spurs pricing push
A Texas family was taken for a $422 ride last summer through Central Park In this Saturday, Oct. 20 2012 photo, a pedicab driver takes a couple for a tour of New York's Central Park. Ever since a...
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Boys 15 and 17 charged with killing 12-year-old N.J. girl
Autumn was lured to the house, where they apparently lived with their mother and stepfather, for the purpose of getting parts for her treasured BMX bike, which she rode frequently and talked about on...
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Dow falls 243 points amid weak revenue reports
Big-name companies reported weak quarterly revenue and lowered their forecasts for the rest of the year. Trader John Panin, right, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, Oct. 23,...
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WMECO reports power outage affects 700 customers in East Springfield, State...
Power is not expected to be restored until around 10 p.m, according to a WMECO spokesman Erik Gallant, MassLive.com SPRINGFIELD - Close to 700 electric customers in parts of Springfield are without...
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U.S. may overtake Saudis as world's largest oil producer
Driven by high prices and new drilling methods, U.S. production of crude and other liquid hydrocarbons is on track to rise 7 percent this year to an average of 10.9 million barrels per day. In this...
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Springfield region unemployment down, jobs up -- but growth not considered...
The number of employed Springfield residents rose last month from 58,433 to 59,352; the number of jobless fell from 7,350 to 7,089. Bob Rich SPRINGFIELD — The city’s unemployment rate fell in...
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UMass-Amherst to review security measures following alleged rape
UMass students say they feel security on campus is tight. AMHERST — Shortly after midnight on Oct. 13, a University of Massachusetts student signed in three teens she did not know to a campus...
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Former Springfield College wrestling Olympian Jeff Blatnick dies at 55
Former Springfield College wrestling standout Jeff Blatnick died Wednesday at 55 from heart failure. Jeff Blatnick, right, wrestles Sweden's Thomas Johansson during the Super Heavyweight Greco-Roman...
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State Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, challenger Samuel Di Santi trade accusations...
Di Santi, a Democrat, has called questions raised by his Republican opponent about a state financial form "dirty politicis 101." State Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, R-Southwick, and challenger Samuel Di...
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Steven Guzzo, Brandon Gracel go from roommates to linemates for UMass hockey
The duo, along with captain Rocco Carzo, have been the primary producers for the Minutemen through their first two games. J. Anthony RobertsRocco Carzo rushes to celebrate with Brandon Gracel after...
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Massachusetts pharmacy linked to meningitis outbreak dodged reprimand after...
The state has moved to revoke the pharmacy's license. Dr. Madeleine Biondolillo, Director of the Mass. Bureau of Healthcare Safety, addresses reporters during a news conference regarding the...
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Monson Arts Council under fire over condition of Memorial Hall
Concerns about clutter left inside Memorial Hall by the Monson Arts Council also were voiced 2 years ago by selectmen. Memorial Hall, Monson. Lori Stabile, The Republican MONSON — The Monson Arts...
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Mayor: West Springfield police chief finalists' interviews to start next month
Mayor Gregory Neffinger had hoped an investigation by federal authorities of a finalist for police chief here would have been concluded by now. Republican file photo WEST SPRINGFIELD — WEST...
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