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Monson to hold public forum to get residents' feedback on tornado-damaged...
The town administrator said the forum will be an opportunity for residents to voice their opinions, particularly on the new Town Hall-Police Station project. Here is the condemned Monson Town Office...
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Springfield looks to sell 2 tax-foreclosed historic houses on Mill Street,...
Proposals are due Nov. 21, and open houses are scheduled. This house at 120 Mill St. in Springfield is up for sale by the city for redevelopment. Dave Roback, The Republican SPRINGFIELD — The city, in...
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Chapin School in Chicopee to be converted by Soldier On to housing for...
The project will cost about $10 million and create 40 apartments for veterans. This is an undated photo of Chapin School, which has been closed since 2004. File photo / The Republican CHICOPEE — The...
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UMass football linebacker Perry McIntyre finally getting some attention
The senior is tied for second in the MAC in tackles per game. UMass linebacker Perry McIntyre makes a tackle on Bowling Green's Josh Pettus. J. Anthony Roberts AMHERST — Ho hum. That’s how University...
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Political panel: Voters have only themselves to blame for negative campaigns
New Yorker magazine's Hendrick Hertzberg said negative campaigning has been part of American elections for as long as there have been elections, but the recent trend has become more disturbing in many...
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Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District considering new math curriculum
The school district will be trying to improve its math scores, Curriculum Director Timothy Connor says. The Republican staff (file) WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District is...
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NHL full season 'not going to be reality,' NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says
Bettman stated that a deal needed to be in place by Thursday for the season to begin Nov. 2 and allow for each team to play a full 82-game slate. APNational Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman...
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Westfield woman observed fox that later bit 3 children
Ferrier said one of the children's parents scared the fox off with a leaf blower before it could inflict any more harm. The Republican staff (file) WESTFIELD — Leaview Drive resident Sherry Ferrier...
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Barack Obama talks 2nd term while Mitt Romney zeroes in on economy
Opinion polls show the race is neck and neck. President Barack Obama greets and young boy, and other supporters, on the tarmac upon his arrival on Air Force One, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012, at Buckley...
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie attacks Democrat Elizabeth Warren as part of...
Christie campaigned for Scott Brown in Watertown and Framingham, and stressed Brown's bipartisan credentials. FRAMINGHAM — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday called Democratic Senate...
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Westover Reservists return to Chicopee after 6-month deployment in Southwest...
The 20 Air Force Reservists served in an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The Republican file photo / Michael S. Gordon CHICOPEE – A total of 20 members of the 439th Airlift Wing’s Security...
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Airports move to eliminate body scanners at 7 airports
The Transportation Security Administration says it is making the switch in technology to speed up lines at crowded airports, not to ease passenger privacy concerns. n this Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012...
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Syria commits to 4-day truce with rebels
Prospects of the cease-fire taking hold are dim, given Assad's history of broken promises and the rebel momentum in Aleppo, Syria's largest city, where fighters said they advanced into several...
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Barred Owl roosting at Holyoke Health Center rescued in joint operation by...
The owl did not appear to be injured, and will likely be transferred to the temporary care of Conway-based raptor expert Tom Ricardi. Updates a story published at 2:44 p.m. Thursday. HOLYOKE -- A...
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Police officer arrested for plotting cannibal fantasies
The suspect catalogued at least 100 women on his computer, federal investigators said, but there was no information that anyone was harmed. A man claiming to be the brother of New York City Police...
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South Hadley Lantern Walk will feature young actors impersonating figures...
Historical society members John Zwisler and Desiree Smelcer chosen six prominent figures from South Hadley's history for the event. Young actors from the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public...
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Meghan Miller of Westfield nominated to replace Gregory Kallfa as city's next...
A candidate must receive seven votes from the full City Council to become treasurer. WESTFIELD – City resident Meghan C. Miller earned the endorsement Wednesday from the City Council’s Personnel...
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Holyoke residents seek public access TV station, more say over channels from...
Comcast has 12,000 customers in Holyoke as its current 10-year contract enters the final year. Aaron L. Saunders of Comcast speaks during public hearing on Holyoke's cable television contract Thursday...
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Trial for Stuart Zebrowski of Chicopee, accused of Berkshire County arsons,...
Zebrowski had been employed as a delivery man for a linen service in Springfield up until the time of his arrest. Photo by Jim Russell / Berkshire RecordIn this photo from his April arraignment,...
View ArticleEarly voting and media money crunch forcing change in exit poll strategy for...
A growth in early voting and tough economy for the media are forcing changes to the exit poll system that television networks and The Associated Press depend upon to deliver the story on Election...
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