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Northeast Realty waiting to hear on liquor license request; former town...
Northeast is seeking a total of six liquor licenses. Leon Dragone PALMER - The town has four liquor licenses available for the Thorndike Street-Shearer Street corridor due to a request made by a...
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Hard Rock New England slates grand opening of West Springfield casino...
Hard Rock will also launch the formation of “West Side Yes,” a group of local supporters of the casino project. WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino New England will host a grand opening...
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Mohegan Sun Massachusetts announces Player's Club marketing program to boost...
Through the program, guests would be able to receive additional discounts and redemption opportunities at participating local businesses and destinations in Western and Central Massachusetts. PALMER...
View ArticlePope Francis urges Catholic faithful to shun materialism
Pope Francis made an emotional plea Wednesday for Roman Catholics to shun materialism in the first public Mass of his initial international trip as pontiff, then met with drug addicts and denounced...
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Nuns mob pope seeking to get photos with him
About 40 nuns lost their composure when they greeted Pope Francis after he celebrated a Mass in the Brazilian town of Aparecida on Wednesday. Nuns wave at and takes pictures of Pope Francis as he...
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James 'Whitey' Bulger's former partner Stephen 'The Rifleman' Flemmi admits...
James "Whitey" Bulger's former partner in crime returned to the witness stand Wednesday for a fifth day of testimony, with the defense harping on his role as an FBI informant while trying to discredit...
View ArticlePassenger train derails in Spain, killing at least 40
A passenger train derailed Wednesday night on a curvy stretch of track in northwestern Spain, killing at least 40 people caught inside toppled cars and injuring more than 140 in the country's worst...
View ArticleHole dug for dead fish from Lake George in Wales
Hundreds of white perch are dead in the lake. WALES — A hole has been dug behind the town highway garage off Route 19 for residents to dispose of dead fish from Lake George, officials said. Extreme...
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Prosecutor asks Michael Albano be barred as witness in James 'Whitey' Bulger...
BOSTON - During the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger Wednesday Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian T. Kelly asked Judge Denise J. Casper to bar Governor's Councilor Michael J. Albano, of Longmeadow, from...
View ArticleWilbraham turns out for candlelight vigil to celebrate the life, mourn the...
For people in Wilbraham who knew Lord, news of her death in Boston defied all sense and reason. WILBRAHAM – Dozens of family, friends and former classmates of Amy Lord, the 24-year-old Wilbraham woman...
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Chicopee resident Richard Letendre, charged by police with stabbing man in...
Letendre's bail on an open case involving multiple breaking and enterings, was revoked, court documents state. Updates a story published at 5:32 a.m. CHICOPEE – A 40-year-old Rivers Avenue man who...
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Ware selectmen offer Springfield Catholic Diocese $100,000 to purchase land...
The former church building, that was demolished, is a 0.7-acre lot that some want converted to a ball field. Jim Russell WARE — After being asked to buy it, the town of Ware will offer the Roman...
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Springfield City Council President James Ferrera pledges dialogue with...
The City Council Casino Site Committee is continuing to hear from the public regarding the Springfield casino project, and will share questions and concerns with the state Gaming Commission....
View ArticlePM News Links: Lobsterman rescued; Rare stomach bug felt; Getting out of jury...
NY lobsterman rescued after spending 12 hours in water [Berkshire Eagle] Rare form of stomach bug sickens 275 people in 7 states, including Conn., and N.J. [nj.com] Pa. judge fines woman who cursed at...
View ArticleSmith College seeks to demolish buildings on Paradise Road to create new...
The Mason Infirmary at 69 Paradise Road will be replaced by a new health facility off Belmont Avenue near the Olin Fitness Center. NORTHAMPTON – Smith College wants to demolish three buildings on...
View ArticleAmherst, service employees settle three-year contract with 2 percent annual...
The service union was pleased with the contract settlement in Amherst. AMHERST - Amherst and Service Employees International Union Local 888 have signed a new three-year contract that includes a 2...
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Massachusetts cities and towns receive record education aid, boost in lottery...
The state Department of Revenue released final community-by-community estimates of local aid for the fiscal year that started July 1. BOSTON — Cities and towns are now assured of some significant...
View ArticleCasino proponents seek hearing with state Department of Environmental...
A consultant to the casino project has stated the state Wetlands Protection Act should not apply to land bordering some ponds. WEST SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for a proposed $800 million casino on the...
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Springfield officials seek quality homes for troubled Central Street corridor...
Developers bidding to buy city-owned lots on Central Street that are for sale will have access to major grants. SPRINGFIELD — City officials said Thursday they are optimistic that quality housing can...
View ArticleAnthony Weiner admits sexting up to 3 women after quitting Congress; poll...
Weiner said he was still "working with people" to get help dealing with his penchant for X-rated online flirting, but he disputed that it's an addiction. NEW YORK -- Anthony Weiner said Thursday that...
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