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Former Ludlow School Committee member Michael O'Rourke launches write-in...
There is no candidate on the ballot for the three-year position. LUDLOW – Michael O’Rourke of 425 Miller Street, a former School Committee member, has announced that he is a write-in candidate for...
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Gov. Deval Patrick 'frustrated' by Fidelity Investment's move out of...
Patrick said the company gave the Commonwealth "no opportunity to compete for these jobs." (AP)Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick meets with Eliezer Shkedi, CEO of El Al , not seen, at Ben Gurion...
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Nine 'hometown heroes' honored, applauded at annual Red Cross breakfast
Sirdeaner Walker, a champion of anti-bullying efforts, was among those honored. Mark M. Murray / The Republican03.17.2011 | SPRINGFIELD - Sirdeaner Walker of Springfield accepts an award at the...
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Westfield Mayor Daniel Knapik to tap free cash accounts to balance budget
The city currently has $8 million in cash reserves. Daniel M. Knapik WESTFIELD – Mayor Daniel M. Knapik said this week he is prepared to use some of the city’s cash reserves to help balance and retain...
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Raymond Clark of Connecticut admits to killing Yale graduate student Annie Le
Le’s body was found stuffed behind a research lab wall, five days after she was last seen inside the Yale medical building. Raymond Clark III, right, of Connecticut, admitted Thursday that he killed...
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Emergency work on Japan nuclear plant complicated by high radiation levels,...
Japanese officials say they're ramping up efforts to cool their stricken nuclear facilities. WATCH: A live video stream of Japan’s state broadcaster, NHK, with English translation, provided by NHK...
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Genealogists identify President Barack Obama's Irish ancestors, living relatives
Obama's living Irish kin includes a Vietnam veteran, a school nurse and a displeased Arizona Republican. View full sizeDorma Lee Reese poses for a picture at her home in Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday,...
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Jose Rodriguez sentenced to state prison for child rape
Jose Rodriguez must serve a probation term after prison. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD – A 36-year-old city man was sentenced Wednesday to an 8- to 12-year state prison term after a Hampden...
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PM News Links: Big Dig light collapse kept secret 5 weeks, Springfield man...
A woman accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter believed God had instructed her to stick a rose down the girl's throat to ward off the devil, according to documents filed in Nantucket District...
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Lt. Gov. Tim Murray defends state's decision to delay releasing news of Big...
Murray said he supported the decision to wait until after a full inspection of the other light fixtures was finished before alerting the public to the problem. File photo by Mark M. Murray / The...
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Obituaries today: James Johnson, native of Ireland, was 34-year H.B. Smith...
Obituaries from The Republican. James Johnson James Johnson, 91, of Springfield, died Monday. Johnson was born in Ballydavid (Baile na nGall), Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland. He graduated from schools...
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Developing: Springfield police arrest Mark Melendez, second suspect in the...
Melendez was taken into custody at police headquarters, where he had been brought in for questioning. file photo SPRINGFIELD - Springfield police on Thuesday afternoon arrested a second suspect in...
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Gov. Deval Patrick, on trade mission abroad, returns to Massachusetts with...
Patrick is returning from a trade mission to Israel and the UK. (AP)Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, right, meets with Eliezer Shkedi, CEO of El Al , left, at Ben Gurion international airport near...
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Consultant: Reducing number of lanes on Northampton's King Street would...
The consultant suggested reducing lanes from 4 to 3, and adding a center turning land and bicycle track. Diane Lederman | The RepublicanJason Schreiber from Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates of...
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Jason Johnson of West Springfield killed as car crashes into cemetery gate
Police said the vehicle was speeding just before the crash. WEST SPRINGFIELD – Jason Johnson, 22, of West Springfield was killed after his speeding vehicle crashed into a cemetery’s brick pillar and...
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Initial bombing of Libya called successful; endgame unclear
The top U.S. military officer suggested that Libyan strongman Moammar Gadhafi might stay in power in spite of the military assault aimed at protecting civilians. Associated PressThis Saturday, March...
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Massachusetts politicians gather for annual Boston St. Patrick's Day roast
Gov. Deval Patrick's recent travels and U.S. Sen. Scott Brown's history as a fashion model added some of the fodder. File photos | Associated PressU.S. Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., and Massachusetts...
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Fitchburg police shoot 21-year-old man to death
Fitchburg police say they were forced to fire on a machete-wielding Eric Stafford. FITCHBURG — Massachusetts state police are investigating a fatal shooting by Fitchburg police officers, who say they...
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Western Massachusetts' winter took a toll on government, homes
Springfield spent $4.3 million on snow-related costs, including $1.5 million to remove snow from school and municipal roofs. Republican File Photo02/09/11 Springfield- Republican Photo by Mark...
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Springfield High School of Commerce principal Philip A. Sweeney dies at 93
Philip A. Sweeney was the principal at the Springfield High School of Commerce for 21 years before retiring in 1979. Family Photo SPRINGFIELD – Back in 1966, Philip A. Sweeney, who was principal at...
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