Solar powered plane on final leg of flight to NYC
Plane burns no fuel and travels at 45 miles per hour. WASHINGTON (AP) — A solar-powered aircraft has lifted off from a suburban Washington airport, embarking on the final leg of a history-making...
View ArticleZimmerman jury to ponder conflicting testimony
Zimmerman is charged with killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Jurors in the George Zimmerman trial are heading into their weekend with a lot of courtroom drama and conflicting...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Terrance Brown arraigned in murder of Tyshianna...
An 18-year-old Milton woman died after she was injured when a car struck a group of bicyclists traveling through Arkansas on a cross-country summer trip, authorities said. These were the most read...
View ArticleSpringfield woman charged with arson using a Molotov cocktail
Arson investigators allege Juliana Gonzales used a Molotov Cocktail to burn a car. SPRINGFIELD — Springfield police arrested a city woman after they allege she threw a Molotov cocktail incendiary...
View ArticleWestfield Street Dunkin' Donuts buiding in West Springfield to be demolished,...
The Dunkin' Donuts site on Westfield Street in West Springfield has been in the family of Aldo Betera for many years. WEST SPRINGFIELD – Plans are in the works to demolish the building that houses the...
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Train carrying crude oil derails in Quebec; at least 1 dead in town close to...
The explosions ignited a blaze that sent flames shooting into the sky, and billowing smoke could be seen from several miles (kilometers) away hours after the derailment. Smoke rises from railway cars...
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Heat wave in Massachusetts brings 'tropical' conditions
Heat advisories were issued across the state, with accompanying warnings to stay out of the sun or take frequent breaks when spending time outside. SPRINGFIELD - Swimmers try to stay cool at Five Mile...
View ArticleWoman arrested for firebombing a car in Springfield in domestic dispute
Arpin said the alleged victim's son alerted her that something was amiss with the car, and she saw four or five people fleeing from the scene. This is an update to a story posted at 6:32 a.m....
View ArticleTwo dead, 181 injured, 1 missing after airliner crash lands in San Francisco
Passengers could be seen jumping down the inflatable emergency slides. By TERRY COLLINS and JOAN LOWY SAN FRANCISCO — An Asiana Airlines flight packed with more than 300 people slammed into the runway...
View ArticleRevelers get ready for fireworks display at Stanley Park in Westfield
The longtime event attracts approximately 30,000 people each year, organizers said. WESTFIELD - People from all over the region started gathering early Saturday night for the annual "Fireworks for...
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Enfield police arrest three New York men for using fake credit cards
Police said a Target worker was punched by one of the men, after being confronted about the credit cards. ENFIELD - Enfield police arrested three men from Brooklyn, N.Y. after they were caught with...
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Bricks available from old Monson Town Hall-Police Station
Demolition of the 1925 building was completed last month. The Monson Town Building, before it was demolished.The Republican / Lori Stabile MONSON - Bricks from 110 Main St., which most recently...
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Emergency crews searching for person in Connecticut River in South Hadley
The rescue effort is in the area of Cove Island and River road. The South Hadley Fire Department's patch. SOUTH HADLEY - Emergency personnel from South Hadley and Holyoke are searching for a person...
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State police: Connecticut River search in South Hadley involves 5-year-old child
State police from the Northampton barracks also are assisting and a state police helicopter is on the scene. This is an update of a story posted at 10 p.m. SOUTH HADLEY - A state police spokesman...
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State Police assets search for 5-year-old girl in the Connecticut River in...
5-year-old girl missing in Connecticut River Mass. State Police SOUTH HADLEY — State Police divers are searching along the South Hadley side of the Connecticut River for a 5-year-old girl who was...
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'Road rage' gets a Pittsfield man busted
Man tried to scare pedestrian, ends up facing judge. Two Pittsfield police officers used accident reconstruction techniques to conclude the crash occurred in the eastbound lane of West Street and that...
View ArticleWaitress charged for trying to cover for her wanted boyfriend
The things we do for those we love. STURBRIDGE— A 31-year-old waitress now faces a felony charge of obstructing justice, when she told police she was driving a car that was involved in a fender-bender...
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Concert for Okla. tornado victims draws big names
Country and Western stars raised money and hopes for Oklahoma tornado victims. Willie Nelson performs at the Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert at the Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on...
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Springfield and Smith College collaborate with the help of Prince Harry
The royal twist came recently when Prince Harry and the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, came looking across the waters for a coaching venture to fund. Kayleigh Colombero, second...
View ArticleSpringfield seeks public's help in deciding how to spend $21.8 million in...
In March, U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal said other communities in his $7.2 million in HUD storm recovery money to other Massachusetts communities, according to the office of U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal,...
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