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Pres. Obama's re-election campaign team seeks new ways to fire up his base
In the 2010 mid-term election, 37 percent of voters told pollsters they cast ballots explicitly to oppose the president. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama reaches to greet students during an...
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Jury selection continues in Al Bruno murder trial; opening arguments could...
Anthony Arillotta also was charged in the case but turned government witness and is slated to take the stand at trial. NEW YORK - Jury selection continues this morning in federal court in Manhattan...
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Westfield's municipal election season will kick off April 4
The city election is scheduled Nov. 8 with a preliminary election on Sept. 27 if necessary. The Republican | John SuchockiWestfield City Hall WESTFIELD – The city’s local election season will...
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Monson man arrested after assault with knife outside strip club
Monson police said Justin Harvey followed a female employee out of the club and threatened her with a large knife as she approached her car. Republican file photo MONSON – A Monson man was charged...
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Stocks erase nearly all gains of year on renewed fears of nuclear meltdown in...
The Dow fell for the third day in a row, this time by 242 points. Associated Press photoWang Jianzhou, executive director and chairman of China Mobile Limited, left, and Li Yue, executive director and...
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Trash fee bills mailed to Springfield homeowners
The trash fee is scheduled to expire June 30, unless a new fee is approved by the City Council. The Republican / File photoSpringfield City Councilors voted 5-5 on a proposal by Mayor Domenic Sarno to...
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Japan's radiation levels surge, US says nuclear power plant's spent fuel rods...
The conditions at the plant appeared to worsen, with white smoke pouring from the complex and a surge in radiation levels. AP Photo/Wally SantanaA man is screened for radiation exposure at a shelter...
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Holyoke police arrest six, seize two guns, heroin and cocaine
The search warrant resulted in six arrests after citizen complaints and an ongoing probe by police and state and federal authorities. Watch video Holyoke Police Dept.Top, left to right: Christian...
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MassWest Home and Better Living Show scheduled to open at Mullins Center in...
There will be 160 booths representing 130 companies from Western Massachusetts, Vermont and Northern Connecticut. AMHERST – The MassWest Home and Better Living Show will fill the Mullins Center at the...
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Ward 4 Chicopee School Committee member Michael Pise to run for at-large seat
City officials have debated eliminating one seat from the School Committee for at least 10 years. File photo by Dave Roback / The RepublicanWard 4 School Committee member Michael J. Pise waves to...
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St. Patrick's Day twin birthdays celebrated by Conor and Liam Kearney of...
The midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy celebrated early in London with their Dad, Springfield Police Lt. Maurice "Mossy" Kearney. Submitted photoSpringfield Police Lt. Maurice T. Kearney helped his...
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Parole board nominee Lucy Soto-Abbe faces criticism during Governor's Council...
Gov. Deval Patrick nominated Lucy M. Soto-Abbe of Springfield for a seat on the state Parole Board. The governor nominated her to fill a position that became vacant after he accepted the resignations...
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Update: Fire on Peterson Road in Palmer caused by oil on stove
Heavy smoke was reported inside the house. PALMER - Thanks to the quick actions of a firefighter who lives nearby, a fire at a home at 9 Peterson Road on Wednesday night would have been much worse,...
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Officials to search former Springfield Armory locations for traces of...
Army records show the Armory received 1,400 rounds containing depleted uranium in the 1960s, but only has records what happened to 200 of them after that. Republican file photoThe Federal Street...
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Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Classic relocating from Springfield to...
The Birthplace of Basketball was doomed by economics and a scheduling conflict, officials said. Even an appearance by the University of Massachusetts failed to draw crowds to Hall of Fame Tip- Off...
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Ex-crime boss Anthony J. Arillotta details rise in mob family during trial...
In an earlier plea agreement, Arillotta has admitted his role in Bruno’s murder as did the man who pulled the trigger, Frankie Roche, of Westfield. NEW YORK – Incarcerated former Springfield organized...
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Carina Guillermo arrested after Springfield police interrupt her early...
Police saw Guillermo repeatedly expose herself to every lone male driver going past her on the street. Springfield police photo SPRINGFIELD – Police arrested a 23-year-old city woman early Wednesday...
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Walter A. Meissner III announces candidacy for Agawam mayor
The 53-year-old millwright, who grew up in Agawam, said he is running out of concern for property taxpayers. Photo by Julian Feller-CohenAgawam Town Hall AGAWAM – Walter A. Meissner III has declared...
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Northampton police stop a man on King Street, confiscate loaded crossbow
Walking downtown with a loaded cross bow is not illegal, said police, but it isn't too smart either. The Republican / File photo NORTHAMPTON - A report of a man walking downtown with a gun led police...
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Body found under Interstate 91 bridge in West Springfield; no sign of foul play
This is the second body found in the area in recent months. Greg Saulmon / The Republican03.17.2011 | WEST SPRINGFIELD - A body found under the Interstate 91 bridge Wednesday evening showed no signs...
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