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Court records: Connecticut man, driving allegedly stolen golf cart, claims...
Alex Romanchuk, 21, of Hartford, was charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime to commit a felony, larceny over $250, wanton destruction of property and trying to escape a warrant. The...
View ArticleStreet flooding reported in Holyoke, Springfield, Chicopee and West...
The National Weather Service has issued a flash-flood warning for much of Western Massachusetts untrl HOLYOKE — Police warn of street flooding in low-lying areas as heavy rains continue to fall in...
View ArticleDennys Tarraza, arrested in Florida, held without right to bail on murder...
Tarraza, 28, who is represented by Jeffrey Brown, was arrested in Florida on a murder warrant. SPRINGFIELD — A 28-year-old man arrested in Florida this week on a warrant for a 2010 murder here was...
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Berkshire DA: Charges will be pursued against 2 who officials say were...
LEE - The Berkshire district attorney said charges will be pursued against two people who had been facing prostitution-related charges until being extorted for money by now-suspended Police Chief...
View ArticleNo distress call heard before small plane crashes into 2 homes in...
The multi-engine, propeller-driven plane struck the small homes a few blocks from Tweed New Haven Airport as it went in for a landing. This story updates an earlier version posted at 3:10 p.m. By JOHN...
View ArticleWalmart's Holyoke 'supercenter' proposal subject of open house at Log Cabin
Walmart is proposing a 160,000-square-foot supercenter for Whiting Farms Road. HOLYOKE -- Walmart officials will be available to the public to discuss the retailer's proposal to open a "supercenter"...
View ArticleErnesto Cruz announces candidacy for Springfield City Council
Ernesto Cruz announced his is a candidate for one five at large seats on the Springfield City Council. SPRINGFIELD— A political organizer and activist said he would fight to restore the Springfield...
View ArticlePartial road closing during Obama family vacation draws ire of some on...
He plans no official public appearances while on vacation and is due back in Washington on Aug. 18. WASHINGTON — The first summer vacation of President Barack Obama's second term is taking him back to...
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Lynn man charged with secretly taping sexual encounter
A Lynn man recorded a sexual encounter with his cell phone, and threatened to post it on Facebook. (Photo courtesy of Lynn Police Department's Facebook page) LYNN— A Lynn man was arraigned earlier...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Obituary for speech pathologist Amanda Laflamme,...
Police arrested a 22-year-old Shaw Street woman after she allegedly slashed her boyfriend in the arm with a knife. These were the most read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of...
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Springfield police investigate shooting incidents
ShotSpotter activations indicate gunfire in the city, but no one hurt. SPRINGFIELD — The city's ShotSpotter acoustic gunfire plotting system activated several times overnight, including one incident...
View ArticleSpringfield seeks public's help in naming proposed downtown cultural district
The creation of a cultural district is intended to help promote its attractions ranging from the Springfield Museums to the Symphony Hall, and to expand and strengthen opportunities. SPRINGFIELD — As...
View ArticleWest Springfield seeks to buy 'white church' building on Elm Street
The building known locally as the White Church is in its own historic district, which means no changes to its exterior may be made unless they are in keeping with its historic nature. WEST SPRINGFIELD...
View Article4 bodies pulled from wreckage of Conn. plane crash
A former Microsoft executive and his teenage son are presumed dead after their small plane crashed into a residential neighborhood. NOTE: This is an update to a story originally posted at 10:33 a.m.BY...
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Obituaries today: Susan Kenniston was legal secretary with Western...
Obituaries from The Republican. Susan Kenniston Susan T. (Voyik) Kenniston, 55, of Wilbraham, passed away Wednesday. She was born in Springfield, raised in West Springfield, and later resided in...
View ArticleEasthampton City Council to hold public hearing on easement agreement with...
Easthampton is hoping to go out to bid soon for Pleasant Street mills infrastructure project. EASTHAMPTON – The City Council wanted to wait for final documents before considering an easement agreement...
View ArticleHard Rock Hotel & Casino New England to hold casino jobs fair for West...
The $800 million casino complex proposed for West Springfield is expected to create 3,000 full-time-equivalent jobs. WEST SPRINGFIELD – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino New England will host a job fair...
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Warren house fire under investigation
The family was displaced, and is being assisted with housing by the Red Cross. WARREN - A structure fire at 601 Coy Hill Road Friday night displaced the family who lived at the ranch-style home. The...
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Militants killed in Egypt by Israeli drone mourned
A little known militant group, Ansar Jerusalem, said its men were the target of the drone strike in Egyptian territory that killed the four militants preparing to fire rockets into Israel. Meanwhile,...
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Pilot in deadly Conn. wreck survived earlier crash
The pilot, Bill Henningsgaard, was presumed killed along with his son, Maxwell, and two children who were inside a house struck by the small propeller-driven plane on Friday. Four bodies were...
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