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Rays of Hope walk in Springfield attracts 22,000 participants and raises...
All proceeds from the Rays of Hope walk are used in Western Massachusetts. Walkers start the course in Sunday's Rays of Hope walk/run in Springfield. More than $800,000 was raised in Springfield for...
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Western Massachusetts prepares for Hurricane Sandy; schools closed, electric...
Gov. Deval L. Patrick declared a state of emergency, mobilized the National Guard and told state workers to stay home Monday. Schools across Western Massachusetts were canceled, extra utility crews...
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Northampton voters to consider extending length of mayor's term, changing...
The city has had to print a separate ballot at its own expense after being told by the Secretary of the Commonwealth that it had missed a June 1 deadline for being on the state ballot. NORTHAMPTON –...
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West Springfield, Bernardston, Easthampton and Granby among communities...
In Ware, Question 4 presents to residents a Proposition 2 1/2 override to pay for a bond issued to construct improvements at the wastewater treatment plant in town. Ballots in several Western...
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Hurricane Sandy path: Superstorm's sights still set on mid-Atlantic landfall;...
With as much as 5 inches of rain possible in some areas of southern New England, the National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch. Hurricane Sandy has taken its predicted turn to the north, and is...
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With Frankenstorm Hurricane Sandy on the way, power companies pledge not to...
Even as they gird for possible flooding rains, property damage and high winds from Sandy, utility executives are recalling the destructive snow storm of a year ago and vowing not to repeat mistakes if...
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Letters to the Editor: Brown's record tells true story, Medical Society...
Letter writer: Only those who are faced with a life -ending illness can define what the term “quality of life” means to them and judge how they wish it to be. Brown’s record tells true story U.S. Sen....
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World Affairs Council brings former Ambassador Ryan Crocker, Middle East...
Crocker said the "Arab Spring" series of revolutions that swept the Middle East started in part because of economic frustration. March 30, 2012 - During the U. S. State Department sponsored World...
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Springfield author Keshawn Dodds' book about abuse, adolescent struggle to...
Filming will begin in Springfield within the next 30 to 45 days. Film producer and director Stephen "Stix" Josey, left, with author Keshawn Dodds, right. Photo courtesy of AIC SPRINGFIELD – Keshawn...
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Economic development push touted at Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of...
The Super 60 event honors local companies in two categories: total revenues and growth in revenues. Jeffrey S. Ciuffreda, president chambers, said the companies honored all show that the region is...
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Campaign issues 2012: Barack Obama, Mitt Romney far apart on energy
This is the last in a six-part series by The Washington Post taking a look at the major issues in the 2012 presidential campaign. The Valero oil refinery looms over the blighted streets of Port...
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Editorial: No one has yet paid price for housing collapse
It's important to note that there were plenty of banks - many of them smaller, local institutions that were playing by the rules and continue to do so today. Buildings and palm trees are reflected on...
View ArticleWinds pick up this morning, steady rain later today, high 58
Worst of Sandy today between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., wind gusts above 50 mph. It is a windy start to our Monday morning, and that will continue to strengthen as the day goes on. The steady batches of rain...
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Massachusetts 'right to repair' ballot question, No. 1, could force auto...
Question 1 would make manufacturers' repair data and diagnostic codes for vehicles more easily available to individuals, independent auto mechanics and big retailers such as Advance Auto Parts. The...
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Al Leneus switches sides of the line scrimmage for UMass football
Leneus, a walk-on defensive lineman, saw significant playing time at guard during the Vanderbilt game. Al Leneus went from scout-team defensive lineman to playing right guard at Vanderbilt over the...
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Massachusetts 'very, very fortunate' with Hurricane Sandy, Gov. Deval Patrick...
The governor praised leaders of state agencies for preparing for the storm, which knocked out power to about 400,000 electric utility customers in the state at its height on Monday Gov. Deval L....
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Westfield's Air National Guard Unit to conduct combat training
The Air National Guard unit is preparing for a 2013 inspection of its readiness status. The Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Wing, based at Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield, flies F-15 Eagle...
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Mass. cleans up after escaping full brunt of storm
Gov. Deval Patrick said damage assessment teams found no evidence of any serious infrastructure damage, though there were plenty of toppled trees and damage to individual homes and businesses. Don...
View ArticlePoll shows backing for Mass. ballot question 2 slipping
The Suffolk University/WHDH-TV poll shows the "death with dignity" Question 2 supported by a 47 to 41 percent margin, compared with a 64-27 percent margin of backing in a similar poll taken six weeks...
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Disarray, millions without power in Sandy's wake
A weakening Sandy, the hurricane turned fearsome superstorm, killed at least 50 people, many hit by falling trees, and still wasn't finished. It inched inland across Pennsylvania, ready to bank toward...
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