Family of missing Hadley man thanks Tibetan community
The office of Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan confirmed on Wednesday night that the body found last weekend in the Connecticut River in Holyoke was that of Tsering Choephel. Tsering...
View ArticleTim Pawlenty running for president, according to advisor
Advisers acknowledge that Pawlenty turn in a strong showing in Iowa to have any chance at the GOP nomination. Associated PressIn this April 14, 2011 file photo, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty...
View ArticleRomney: Obama 'threw Israel under the bus'
Republicans looking to unseat President Obama charged that he undermined the sensitive negotiations for Middle East peace. Associated PressRepublican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, center, speaks...
View ArticleElectrical fire displaces 2 families in Springfield's Forest Park neighborhood
The Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is aiding those displaced. Dennis Leger / Springfield Fire Dept.An electrical fire at 64 West Alvord Street in Springfield early Friday displaced 2...
View ArticleGrandmother of Camden Hughes, found dead on remote road in Maine, thanks...
The boy’s mother, Julianne McCrery of Texas, is accused of killing him in New Hampshire. File photo by Gordon Chibroski / The Portland Press HeraldJay Wilcox of Sanford, Maine, shares a moment with...
View ArticleUpdate: State Police press release on arrest of Blandford selectman Robert...
A state trooper investigating the crash found two pill bottles containing various pills and tablets in the vehicle NIchols was driving. Robert R. Nichols BLANDFORD - State Police this morning issued a...
View ArticleJohn Lundy of Pittsfield arrested following desecration of 209 cemetery...
Police put damage estimates at $15,000. PITTSFIELD – A Pittsfield man has been arrested in connection with desecrating of more than 200 headstones and monuments at Pittsfield Cemetery. Pittsfield...
View ArticlePM News Links: Hotel manager took pity on Camden Hughes before he died,...
The words in President Obama's speech about Israel were stirring, the emotions powerful and the intentions seemingly sincere. But why, wondered those watching the televised speech in the region to...
View ArticleObituaries today: Patricia Kane taught in Chicopee and Holyoke schools
Obituaries from The Republican. Patricia A. Kane Patricia A. (Dougherty) Kane, 74, of Holyoke, died on Wednesday. She was born in Holyoke, and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1953 and Westfield...
View ArticleFranch finance minister Christine Lagarde calls off visit to Amherst
Lagarde, Frances minister for finance and industry, was to have spoken at forum Saturday afternoon and receive an honorary degree at Amherst’s commencement on Sunday. She informed the college Friday...
View ArticleProfessional wrestler Randy 'Macho Man' Savage dies at age 58
He reportedly suffered a heart attack while driving in Tampa. "Macho Man" Randy Savage (AP file photo) Professional wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage has died in an automobile accident in Tampa after...
View ArticleAmherst College to honor World War II veterans who dropped out of school at...
Four former Amherst students will receive honorary bachelor’s degrees in recognition of the sacrifices they made for their country more than 65 years ago. BOSTON – When the Japanese attacked Pearl...
View ArticleFrench finance minister Christine Lagarde calls off visit to Amherst College
Lagarde, France's minister for finance and industry, was to have spoken at forum and receive an honorary degree at Amherst’s commencement. Associated Press photoFrance's Finance and Economy Minister...
View ArticleNorthampton city council approves Community Development Block Grant plan
The federal money can be used to repair streets and sidewalks in neighborhoods with low income housing. File photo | The RepublicanNorthampton Senior Center. NORTHAMPTON – The City Council has signed...
View ArticleBlandford Selectman Robert Nichols released after denying operating a motor...
State police charged Nichols with negligent operation following a school bus accident in town. This is an updated version of a story posted at 11:54 this morning. Robert R. Nichols BLANDFORD –...
View Article2011 Valley Food championship Pizza Playoffs Round 1: See the complete field...
The Field of 64 is set. Let the voting begin! We've gathered your nominations and tallied your preliminary votes, and we can now reveal the Field of 64 contenders in the 2011 Valley Food Championship...
View ArticlePalmer police investigating break-in at Palmer Restaurant; break-ins up...
The police chief advises residents to keep their doors and windows locked, and to report suspicious activity immediately. File photo PALMER – Police are investigating a break-in at the Palmer...
View ArticleIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells President Obama his country...
The Israeli leader said he would make some concessions but such a move would be “indefensible.” Associated Press photoPresident Barack Obama meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, of...
View ArticleMayor Sarno suspends Center Stage entertainment license for 10 days as result...
It is the second time in a week Mayor Sarno has come down hard on a downtown bar for violations. The Republican file photo / Dave Roback02-05-10-Springfield-Staff Photo by Dave Roback-The exterior of...
View ArticleTwo arrested after Holyoke and state police stop car on Interstate 91; one...
The stop was made in relation to an investigation into an armed robbery, police said. Republican file photo HOLYOKE – State and city police caught two people after a car was stopped on Interstate 91...
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