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2011 Valley Food Championship Pizza Playoffs: Round 2 voting begins
Round 2 voting in the 2011 Pizza Playoffs continues through noon Wednesday. A little more than two weeks ago, we asked you where to find the Valley's best pizza and you nominated 117 pizzerias. On...
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Obituaries today: Edward Mullarkey, former guidance counselor at Westfield...
Obituaries from The Republican. Edward J. Mullarkey WESTFIELD - Edward J. Mullarkey, 77, died at home on Tuesday. He was born on February 17, 1934 in Bronx NY to the late Edward A. and Selma M....
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Springfield police probe shooting on State Street that left 28-year-old...
Police continue to probe the shooting. SPRINGFIELD – Police are probing a shooting on State Street late Wednesday night that left a 28-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to his foot. The victim,...
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Gov. Deval Patrick: Scott Brown can be beaten in Senate race
Patrick said in a radio interview Thursday that Brown is "eminently beatable." AP file photoU.S. Sen. Scott Brown, holds up a copy of the Boston Herald as he celebrates in Boston, Tuesday, Jan. 19....
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PM News Links: Barney Frank admits he helped ex-lover land federal job, judge...
The Supreme Court upheld an Arizona law penalizing companies that hire illegal immigrants, rejecting a challenge by business groups and civil liberties organizations. File photo / Associated PressU.S....
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After Massachusetts legislature tackles budget, casino discussion may resume
Casino gambling legislation hit a dead end in summer 2010 when Gov. Deval Patrick vetoed a bill. Associated Press file photoGov. Deval Patrick said in a radio interview Thursday that he and...
View ArticleHome Street home invaders come away empty-handed, say Springfield police
The would-be robbers took the homeowner at his word when he said he did not have the combination to his personal safe. SPRINGFIELD - Two suspects in an attempted home-invasion robbery Wednesday night...
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Western Massachusetts lawyers dispense free legal advice
The Dial-A-Lawyer program was held at Western New England College. Photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanLawyers participate in Dial-A-Lawyer program. SPRINGFIELD – Elizabeth D. Katz, a lawyer...
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West Brookfield to vote on improvements to elementary school at special town...
The Quaboag school superintendent said they are only proposing improvements to West Brookfield Elementary School at this time. He will push for improvements to the Warren Elementary School, and...
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Ware armed robbery suspects, Trevon Jones and Duran Alexander, arraigned
Trevon Q. Jones and Duran Alexander robbed a man with a knife on May 16, police said. WARE - A 28-year-old suspect in an armed robbery case turned himself in on Thursday morning to Ware police. Police...
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Chicopee City Council questions proposal to create new financial department
Voters would make the final decision on creating a financial manager in the November election. File photo | The RepublicanChicopee City Hall. CHICOPEE – The City Council’s finance committee is...
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Farmers' market to be held at Kendrick Park in Amherst
Organizers expect the midweek market to bring in a different crowd than the weekend market. File photo / The RepublicanEasthampton sculptor Mark Evald Johnson's work pictured here was on display at...
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Belchertown skate park ordered closed until repairs are made
Town Administrator Gary Brougham said he found benches broken, ramps and jumps in bad repair and trash at the park. File photo by Don Treeger / The RepublicanCasey A. Brown, who was 13 when this...
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Investors shrug off news of sluggish economic recovery; Dow closes up 8 points
Government bond yields, however, hit their lowest level in a year. Associated Press photoA woman walks out from Tiffany's Fifth Avenue store with a purchase, Wednesday in New York. Tiffany & Co....
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Chicopee High teacher accused of 'sexting' 15-year-old student
The teacher was removed from class and questioned by officials following reports that he had sent a sexual text message to a student. This is an updated version of a story posted at 2:45 this morning....
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State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan urges people to think safety before they fire...
Last year, there were 68 fires and explosions involving outdoor grills, resulting in four injuries to civilians, one firefighter injury and $321,291 in total property damage. Republican file photoThis...
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Road repair on Amherst Road in Granby coming up
This winter has been exceptionally hard on potholes. GRANBY – David Desrosiers, highway superintendent in Granby, said drivers will contend with road construction on Amherst Street starting June 15....
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Holyoke police Officer James Bartolomei sees truck explode, fly apart, catch...
No injuries were reported, but the fire destroyed the truck, police said. Republican file photo HOLYOKE – Police Officer James Bartolomei told his supervisor he heard an explosion and saw truck parts...
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Holyoke police want drivers to be aware of traffic change on Hampden Street...
Drivers will have to get used to stopping at the traffic light on Hampden Street off the Mueller Bridge. Republican file photo HOLYOKE – Police are alerting drivers to a change on Hampden Street off...
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Residents laud renovations at Johnny Appleseed Park in Springfield
The park improvements were completed with state and federal grant funds totaling $408,230. Photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanSpringfield officials and residents celebrate the completion of...
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