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Obituaries today: William Dunn of Holyoke, taught in city schools, loved...
Obituaries from The Republican. William M. Dunn HOLYOKE - William Michael Dunn, 59, of Holyoke, died at Baystate Hospital in Springfield on May 29. Son of Carroll and Annamae Dunn, Bill was born and...
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'Technical glitch' delays Springfield Police Department response to Forest...
Police said they have reviewed the delay and taken steps to see that it doesn't happen again. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD – A “technical glitch” in the Springfield Police Department’s...
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PM News Links: Mass. Joint Education Committee reviewing new bills, passenger...
President Obama named John Bryson as the new Secretary of Commerce Joint Education Committee reviewing three new bills (video) [WWLP.com] JetBlue Airways CorporationA JetBlue Embraer 190 Man on...
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Sen. Scott Brown opens new office in Worcester
The senator also maintains an office in the former federal building in Springfield. Scott P. Brown WORCESTER – U.S. Sen. Scott P. Brown is opening an office in Worcester as he prepares to make his...
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Suspensions at Westfield High School over Star Wars and Vaseline lifted by...
Suspensions include the possible exclusion from senior activities including graduation exercises. WESTFIELD – A theatrical performance out of Star Wars and Vaseline on door knobs will not keep four...
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Witness in Salvatore DiMasi corruption trial says former Speaker planned to...
Thomas Dimino said Richard Vitale told him that DiMasi favored state Rep. Robert DeLeo as his successor: This is an updated version of a story posted at 12:11 this afternoon. File photo by Greg...
View ArticleBenefit to be held June 4 for Palmer boy, Dylan Tallman, who injured his...
Dylan Tallman was injured during February school vacation when an old firework exploded in his hands. PALMER – A benefit will be held on June 4 at Wales Irish Pub for Dylan Tallman, the Converse...
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Developing: Freight train derails on Station Road in Amherst
Officials are on the scene of a freight train derailment in South Amherst along Station Road. Staff photo by Diane LedermanThe scene of a freight train derailment Tuesday afternoon on Station Road in...
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Open house at West Springfield fish ladder to give residents close up look...
Last year, a record number of American shad, lamprey, herring and eel passed through the Westfield River ladder. File photo by Don Treeger / The RepublicanNathan Henderson, senior aquatic biologist...
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James Assab of Northampton denies robbing TD Bank on Main Street
Defense lawyer Colin Keefe told the court that he intends to request an evaluation to determine if Assab was responsible for his actions on the day of the incident. NORTHAMPTON – A man charged with...
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Freight train derailment causes heavy damage to train tracks in Amherst
No one was injured, but several yards of train track were torn up, an official said. Photo by Diane LedermanA photo showing two derailed train cars and the damage to the tracks following a train wreck...
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Red Sox fan and WWII veteran Frederick Czupkiewicz of South Hadley, 94,...
A devoutly patriotic young woman, Boyington said she and the country owe their freedom to men like Czupkiewicz. Frederick Czupkiewicz, of South Hadley, throws out the first pitch at Fenway Park in...
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Stock market ends down month on up note
The Dow closed up 128 points in the last trading session of the month. Associated Press photoTraders Sal Suarino, left, and Robert Degaetano work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday....
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Springfield Technical Community College nursing graduates pledge at pinning...
Luz Soto-Lambert said she was the first in her family to graduate from high school or a college. Photo by Dave Roback / The RepublicanLuz Soto-Lambert, of Springfield, talks about her upcoming...
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I-91 traffic jam caused by driver stricken by diabetic episode, according to...
Police found Kevin Laperle of Chicopee slumped behind the wheel in a car stopped in the passing lane on I-91 and initially believed he was under the influence. Republican file photo This is an update...
View ArticleVermont police crash Deerfield Academy graduation party; 140 people written...
James Casey, 51, of Morristown, N.J., was charged with furnishing alcohol to minors, many of whom graduated earlier in the day from Deerfield Academy. ELMORE, Vt. (AP) – A noise complaint at a Vermont...
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With rainfall nearly 25% above normal this spring, mosquitoes are in...
Spring mosquito bites bring few threats to humans; August and September are another matter. Photo by Michael Beswick / The RepublicanOnly the females mosquitoes bite humans, as they seek a blood meal...
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Michael Milanese elected to Wales Board of Selectmen; Bonnie Jean, who lost...
The assistant town clerk said 30 percent of the town’s 1,078 registered voters cast ballots at the Tuesday annual election. WALES – Michael E. Milanese won a position on the Board of Selectmen by only...
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Belchertown police investigating death of 15-year-old Tyler McNeill
Grief counseling was available to students on Tuesday at the middle and high schools. Tyler McNeill BELCHERTOWN – The death of a 15-year-old Belchertown High School freshman on Monday, described as a...
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Bear goes through trash barrels outside Hathaway Farms apartment complex in...
The bear came, feasted on garbage and then skedaddled through a hole in the fence after it was spooked, said a witness. Photo by Patti SteeleA bear that wandered into the Hathaway Farms apartment...
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