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Numerous road fatalities, including one in Springfield, reported throughout...
The Memorial Day holiday weekend got off to a rough start in southern New England, where numerous accidents -- including several fatalities -- have been reported since Friday. Police have responded to...
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Deerfield Academy celebrates 212th commencement; Northfield Mount Hermon...
Almost 200 students received diplomas at Deerfield Academy’s 212th commencement Sunday, including a girl who was killed in an accident last summer. Northfield Mount Hermon School gave out 203...
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Push on to recognize black Revolutionary War soldiers and sailors
Nearly 200 communities will be asked in coming weeks to adopt resolutions sponsored by Washington, D.C.-based Liberty Fund DC recognizing the role played by black soldiers and sailors battling the...
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Companies look for power way, way up in the sky
Cristina Archer, an atmospheric scientist at the California State University in Chico, said there's "not a doubt anymore" that high-altitude winds will be tapped for power. View full sizeThis November...
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Thousands rally in Serbia to protest arrest of genocide suspect Ratko Mladic
Nationalists are furious that the pro-Western government apprehended Mladic on Thursday after nearly 16 years on the run. View full sizeSupporters of genocide suspect Ratko Mladic wave flags with him...
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War's toll honored by new generation
Long before serving as the backdrop for opening and closing scenes in Saving Private Ryan, the 1998 D-Day movie, Normandy was the best-known of the 14 U.S. military cemeteries on foreign soil....
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Policy stymies Columbus Day Fair on South Hadley Town Common
In 2009, it adopted a policy that the common can’t be used for money-making purposes. “We don’t allow profit-making on the Town Common,” said Robert Judge, chair of the Selectboard. The Republican /...
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Obituaries today: Edith Marino worked for W.F. Young, was Ludlow CC board member
Obituaries from The Republican. Edith M. Marino Edith Margaret (Findlater) MacDowell Marino, 90, passed away on Wednesday. She was employed by W.F. Young of Springfield, maker of Absorbine products....
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Update: Arrests, injuries reported at Serbian rallies in support of genocide...
This updates a story posted at 3:07 p.m. By Jovana Gec BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Protesters throwing stones and bottles clashed with baton-wielding riot police Sunday in Belgrade after several thousand...
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Chicopee School Department and Polish National Credit Union to open a branch...
Students will learn banking by running the branch. Republican file photoChicopee Comprehensive High School CHICOPEE – Finding it nearly impossible to secure an internship for a high school student at...
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Western Massachusetts communities list meetings for the week
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Amherst Tues.-Amherst Housing Authority, 4:30 p.m., 33 Kellogg Ave. Amherst Redevelopment Authority, 5 p.m., Town Hall. Wed.-Committee...
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Western Mass people have a gloomy economic outlook, impact according to survey
Survey respondents said they are pessimistic about where the economy will be in six months. The Republican / Michael S. GordonMay 27, 2011 - Springfield - Staff photo by Michael S. Gordon - Joseph P....
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Holyoke police investigate shooting of city resident
Bullet casings found on North East Street are believed to have been related to the shooting. Republican file photo HOLYOKE – Police are continuing to investigate Saturday's shooting of a 23-year-old...
View ArticleDefense bill passed by House would benefit Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky and...
The bill funds Pratt's F-35 jet engine and spends billions on Sikorsky helicopters. By HOWARD FRENCH Special to The Republican Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky Aircraft and Electric Boat are among the...
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Your comments: Readers react to 'Westfield High School Students Tom Costello...
Westfield High School seniors Ryan Angco and Tom Costello recently were suspended and barred from attending graduation after taking part in a "Star Wars"-style duel in the cafeteria. Readers of...
View ArticleSEC violated law by purchasing $1 million in Apple computers without testing...
The SEC violated federal regulations by awarding the contract without competitive bidding and by telling Apple its budget for one of the orders. By DAVID S. HILZENRATH Washington Post WASHINGTON – The...
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Springfield police search for gas station break-in suspects
Three men were seen fleeing the Valero gas station and convenience store at 668 Liberty St. shortly before 2:30 a.m. Monday. SPRINGFIELD -- City police responded to a report of three men who broke...
View ArticleCapital One restructures management team with departure of president Lynn Carter
Carter's departure is part of a broad executive restructuring aimed at building up the bank's commercial and retail arms, an official said. THOMAS HEATH Washington Post The president of Capital One...
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Study shows more than $24 billion in federal stimulus funds awarded to...
One construction firm owed $400,000 in back taxes, but received a contract worth more than $1 million. Associated Press Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., walks to an elevator on Capitol Hill in Washington. He...
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Springfield police are investigating Mattoon Street hammer attack
Two men broke into a Mattoon Street apartment around 5:30 a.m. Monday and assaulted a man with a hammer, police said. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD -- Police responded to a hammer attack at 16...
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