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Fears of economic slowdown hammer stocks, market falls 280 points
The day's loss erased more than a quarter of the stock market's gains for the year. Associated Press photoSpecialist Evan Solomon works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday, June 1,...
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Springfield downtown office coordinator saw debris flying high, river casting...
The force of the tornado was a "weird experience," a West Springfield woman said. SPRINGFIELD – The force of the tornado Wednesday caused debris to smack all the way up against the 13th-floor window,...
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Springfield tornado witnesses report seeing the funnel cloud downtown
People said they had a difficult time getting a cell phone signal. Springfield resident Mirna Colón was getting her hair done at a downtown hair salon when what she described as dark cloud began...
View ArticleVideo: Blogger Tony Mateus captures tornado aftermath in Springfield's South End
Blogger Tony Mateus captured scenes of the tornado's aftermath. SPRINGFIELD - Tony Mateus, author of the blog In the Valley, was in Springfield's South End shortly after the tornado hit. He shot the...
View ArticleSouth end residents impacted by the Springfield tornado are taking shelter in...
The tornado took the roof off a building on Central Street. SPRINGFIELD - At South Congregational Church on 45 Maple St., a few dozen people took shelter in the basement. Harry Lofland, 55, of 323...
View ArticleVideo shows funnel cloud in downtown Springfield, widespread power outages...
Blogger Tony Mateus captures damage in downtown Springfield on video. Tornado touches down in downtown Spfld: wwlp.com There are widespread power outages across Western Massachusetts and severe damage...
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Springfield police looking for all off-duty personnel
SPRINGFIELD - Faced with damage throughout the city and gridlock, officials are calling all off-duty firefighters and police to report to the emergency command center. The command center is at 50...
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Eyewitness recounts tornado hitting Century Center in West Springfield
"You could hear the rushing noise, and you could feel the air getting sucked out of the little area where we were," Pamela Arwady recalled. WEST SPRINGFIELD – Pamela Arwady was shopping toward the...
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Gov. Deval Patrick declares state of emergency after several reported...
Patrick said he is asking that schools close in affected areas after a spate of tornadoes that killed at least one. Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has declared a state of emergency after several...
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Westfield's Muger Hill School and other buildings damaged in tornado
Westfield Gas and Electric reported widespread outages. In Westfield, police reported the southeast section of the city, including the Shaker Road, Shaker Heights and Pontoosic Road areas, were mosty...
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West Springfield reports 1 killed in tornado
The victim was in a car crushed by a tree on Main Street in West Springfield, police said. The Republican | Dave RobackA car traveling down Main Street in West Springfield was crushed by a fallen tree...
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Hampden County courts cancel jury duty due to the tornado
The courts will be open for emergency personnel. SPRINGFIELD - Hampden County court officials canceled jury duty for first-day jurors Thursday after a tornado blasted through downtown Springfield....
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Gov. Deval Patrick says as many as four confirmed dead in Western...
Patrick said he was made aware of four confirmed deaths: Two in Westfield, one in Brimfield and one in West Springfiel Over a thousand members of the Massachusetts National Guard have been called upon...
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In Springfield office tower, workers transfixed by approaching tornado, then...
At One Financial Plaza, Adam Formus said, "You could feel the pressure change. It was like riding up in an elevator." SPRINGFIELD – Adam E. Formus of Enfield was at work on the 16th, and uppermost,...
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Springfield commuter Sandra Blaney describes tornado hit that ruined her car
Blaney, of Northampton, said the tornado reminded her of another first-hand experience: Sept. 11, 2001. The Republican | Brian SteeleSandra E. Blaney, of Northampton, was in her brand new Subaru...
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Tornadoes damage Springfield alcohol correctional facility, inmates evacuated...
"Forty windows have been blown out, including the casing and all that," said Sheriff Michael J. Ashe, Jr. "In addition to that, part of the roof. ... Plus we have a gas leak." SPRINGFIELD - More than...
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Yvette Whiting and others find shelter from the tornadoes at South...
The church on Maple Street was shelter for men, women and children ordered off the street by police. SPRINGFIELD – Yvette Whiting covered her 6-year-old grandson with her body on the floor of her...
View ArticleMinnechaug prom is a go despite tornado
Minnechaug students received automated phone messages from their principal assuring them their prom had not been canceled. SPRINGFIELD – Chan Thar Pye Sone, a senior at Minnechaug Regional High School...
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Schools closed in Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham and Hampden
Cathedral High School and St. Michael's Academy were heavily damaged. Schools in Springfield, Wilbraham, Hampden and Westfield will be closed on Thursday after the tornado damaged a number of...
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After tornado hits Wilbraham, commuters find it hard to get home
Selectmen opened Soule Road School and Minnechaug Regional High School as emergency shelters. Submitted photoA Wilbraham resident took the photo while sitting in his car in Wilbraham during...
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