Holyoke City Council OK's taking land to widen Homestead Avenue-Lower...
The $1.4 million in traffic improvements is set to begin in the spring. HOLYOKE -- The City Council Thursday approved 12 eminent domain land takings that officials said will allow for long-sought...
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Power out for 500 in Wilbraham, National Grid investigates
A power outage in Wilbraham effects 500. WILBRAHAM— National Grid repair crews are investigating a power outage isolated to Wilbraham, a spokesman said. Fred Kuebler, media relations expert, said...
View ArticleConn. Gov. tours Newtown businesses not yet recovering from shooting
Newtown businesses still having trouble months after school shooting NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Months after 20 children and six educators were fatally shot in a Newtown elementary school, some local...
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State Police accuse Pittsfield woman of texting a drug offer to Sergeant
A Pittsfield woman texted an offer to sell drugs but to the wrong phone number. PITTSFIELD —Surfing the wave of new technology can result in the occasional wipeout, like when State Police Sergeant...
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North Adams Man held in alleged kidnapping and murder threat
A North Adams man is accused of kidnapping a New York City woman and bringing her to western Massachusetts. NORTH ADAMS — A Queens, N.Y. woman told police she was kidnapped from the greater New York...
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Central Mass. couple back from Virginia to face murder and other charges
A couple were arraigned on charges related to the murder of a Fitcburg man July 21. FITCHBURG— A Gardner man and a Fitchburg woman were returned to Massachusetts to face charges related to the June...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Sobriety checkpoint announced for Worcester County;...
After surviving a jump off a Northampton parking garage, Zach Steele wants to help others by answering "What's it like to have your life back?" These were the most-read stories on MassLive.com...
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Springfield mayor to call for tougher gun laws
Domenic Sarno is to testify about ways to reduce gun violence befroe the state legislature's Public Safety Committee. SPRINGFIELD(AP) — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno is planning to testify before...
View ArticleSuspect in armed robbery of Westfield Rite Aid remains at large
The suspect was carrying a firearm in the waistband of the red gym shorts he was wearing. WESTFIELD – State, Westfield and Southwick police spent nearly five hours Friday in search of a suspect in the...
View ArticleGlobal travel warning: U.S. cites threat from al-Qaida; 21 embassies closed...
The alert was the first of its kind since an announcement preceding the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. By BRADLEY KLAPPER WASHINGTON — The United States issued an extraordinary...
View ArticleWestfield State University audit to be released in next few weeks, university...
The university's Board of Trustees voted Thursday night to authorize the release of all documents related to the audit to the state inspector general. WESTFIELD – Westfield State University plans to...
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Fire destroys Hardwick home on Fisk Road
A cause is still under investigation. The Republican / Lori Stabile HARDWICK — Fire on Tuesday leveled a home on Fisk Road, according to authorities. Police Cpl. Kevin Landine said the fire was at...
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Holland police investigating graffiti at Hitchcock field
"At this point "Young Blooded Kings/YBK" has no known affiliation with any mainstream gang" known to law enforcement, police said. Holland police put out this bulletin about the graffiti at Hitchcock...
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Springfield shop owner calls proposed 30-day hold on used jewelry 'madness'
Police have petitioned the council to return to a long-term policy of requiring pawn shops and second-hand jewelry stores to hold jewelry and gold for 30 days in case some items are stolen....
View ArticleRabid skunk bites woman at Six Flags in Agawam
The health department said the woman visiting the park Wednesday saw a group of three skunks, and one of them bit her foot. AGAWAM – Massachusetts health officials say a woman visiting Six Flags New...
View ArticleSpringfield police issue list of 43 level-3 sex offenders living in city
None of the people on the list issued by police are considered wanted, and the state warns against harassment of any of them. SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Police Department has issued a list of 43...
View ArticleOwner of shut-down El Morro restaurant in Springfield denies any connection...
The city of Springfield shut down El Morro restaurant after the owner's husband was arrested and accused of being a leader of a heroin distribution ring. SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J. Sarno urged the...
View ArticleCyclospora outbreak in Iowa, Neb. blamed on salad mix served at Olive Garden,...
FDA says it's still working to determine whether the salad mix is the source of illnesses in 14 other states. WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration says an outbreak of stomach illnesses in...
View ArticleConn. man sentenced in 7th DUI, crash that killed a Sheffield woman
Conn. man pleads guilty to 7th OUI following crash that killed a 24-year-old woman. PITTSFIELD— A 36-year-old Sandy Hook, Conn. man with six drunk driving convictions behind him, was sentenced to...
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Indian Orchard stabbing leaves one man hospitalized
A man was stabbed earlier and he is currently in surgery. Update 5:30 a.m. Police now say the victim of the stabbing is listed in stable condition at the Baystate Medical Center and is expected to...
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