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Obituaries today: Kenneth Fleming was computer programmer, youth sports coach
Obituaries from The Republican. Kenneth L. Fleming Kenneth L. Fleming, 58, of Feeding Hills, passed away on Wednesday. He was born in Springfield and was a graduate of Springfield Technical High...
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Any approved changes will take effect on July 1. WESTFIELD – The City Council’s Legislative and Ordinance Committee has launched a comprehensive review of the storm water runoff fee implemented on...
View ArticleSAGE brings programs and companionship to seniors in the gay community
SAGE, which touts itself as the oldest and largest organization serving the elder gay community in the country, started in New York in 1978. NORTHAMPTON – Between them, Arthur Hacker and Herb Paston...
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Development following New England high-speed rail
In towns and cities throughout the 350-mile corridor between New Haven and Montreal, officials are now making initial plans to refurbish train stations into retail and office space as the first step...
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Gay-relationship debates hit a crucial turn but remain far from settled
A flurry of activity in efforts to legally recognize gay relationships or ban same-sex marriage is reminding advocates that even though polls indicate growing acceptance, the debate is far from...
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Fund-raising event to help Brenna Bean, injured pole vaulter, reach new heights
Three months later, Bean was seriously injured in an auto accident that nearly claimed her life, left her legs paralyzed and has limited her to use of a wheelchair. The Republican / Dave Molnar Brenna...
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Paradise City Arts Festival kicks off three-day run in Northampton
The Paradise City Arts Festival continues Sunday and Monday. 5/28/11 Northampton - Staff photo by Michael Beswick - Fran and Ginny DeSantis of Springfield admire the clay fish made by Allen and...
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Springfield police investigating shooting at Belmont Avenue and Hall Street...
Police said the male victim “lost a lot of blood” and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. 5/28/11 Springfield - Staff photo by Michael Beswick - Springfield police investigate a shooting at...
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Police release photo of suspect in Chicopee Savings Bank robbery in Ludlow
The robber handed the teller a note that implied he had a weapon, but no weapon was shown, said Ludlow Police Sgt. Thomas Foye. Submitted photoLudlow police released this surveillance photo of the...
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Springfield police charge two men after shooting on Belmont Avenue and Hall...
In addition to the 9 p.m. Saturday shooting in the city's Forest Park neighborhood, police are investigating another shooting about an hour later in the McKnight section of Springfield. 5/28/11...
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Huntington house destroyed by fire
A 19th century home at 15 Basket St., Huntington, was destroyed by a fast-moving fire reported around 5 p.m. Saturday. There were no reported injuries. A Saturday afternoon fire destroyed a home on...
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Amherst Day School's 'Little Red Schoolhouse' must find new home
Amherst College, which has long hosted and subsidized the well-regarded preschool, has asked the school to vacate the premises by June 2012 to make way for a construction project. Photo by M.MoritaThe...
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Springfield police investigate slashing incidents
A woman and man both reportedly were slashed across their backs during incidents that occurred early Sunday in the vicinity of Maple and Central streets in Springfield. Republican file...
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Massachusetts National Cemetery allowing flag planting for first time
Hundreds of volunteers are expected in Bourne to plant 50,000 flags at a military veteran's cemetery that until now has forbidden flags on the markers. Sgt. Joe Hancock of New London, Conn., a member...
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Springfield police investigating shooting on Bowdoin Street; one man injured...
Authorities are seeking two men in connection with a shooting that injured a city man Saturday night in the McKnight neighborhood. Republican file photoSpringfield police continue to search for two...
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Springfield woman claims gunshots were fired by man who tried to steal her car
Police officers who were patrolling the neighborhood heard the gunfire, but they were unable to locate the suspects. Republican file photoSeveral reports of "shots fired" in Liberty Heights early...
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Man shows up at Holyoke Hospital with gunshot wound; detectives are...
Holyoke police had little information Sunday about a gunshot victim who showed up for treatment at Holyoke Hospital around noontime Saturday. Republican file photoHolyoke police are investigating the...
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State auditor's report faults 3 district courts in Western Massachusetts for...
Westfield District Court Judge Philip A. Contant said he thought some fees were unfair for people who had already signed probation contracts. File photo by Greg Derr / The Patriot LedgerState auditor...
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AM News Links: Cape Codders heed casting call for new Adam Sandler flick;...
Another Massachusetts trooper is injured on the job; a Lawrence woman gets shot in a crossfire; and more of this morning's news. AP Photo/Alex BrandonKim Greeley, from Honolulu, plays the bagpipes as...
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World War II diary of the late Samuel Cutler of Springfield describes tragedy...
The Springfield native was the last to see 40 passengers alive before a plane crash killed them in Australia in 1943. Samuel L. Cutler closed the door of a plane and watched it take off, but to his...
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