One suspect in Rhode Island slayings, abduction expected to be arraigned in...
One of two suspects in a Rhode Island double homicide and the abduction of a 2-year-old is expected to be arraigned in Massachusetts. This is an update to this story. JOHNSTON, R.I. (AP) — One of two...
View ArticleFederal judge appoints outside monitor to oversee changes to NYPD...
A federal judge appointed an independent monitor Monday to oversee changes to the New York Police Department's contentious policy known as stop, question and frisk, a significant judicial rebuke for...
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Westfield woman shocked to discover boa constrictor inside her Washington...
The snake, which is about 2-feet long, will likely be handed over to an experienced herpetologist in Russell. WESTFIELD -- A woman received a shock last week when she moved a trash container inside...
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Obituaries today: Rickey Denault was certified pharmacist tech at Baystate...
Obituaries from The Republican. Rickey Denault Rickey Joseph Denault, 51, of Springfield, passed away on Friday. Born in Springfield, he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Tech High School...
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State police identify man fatally injured after trooper shooting and crash on...
Investigators, led by Hampden District Attorney Mark Mastroianni, continue to probe the incident. Republican fille photo This story was updated at 2:43 p.m. to include details of two prior criminal...
View ArticleHow the Whitey Bulger jury ruled, charge by charge
Verdicts of the jury in the James "Whitey" Bulger case: Verdicts of the jury in the James "Whitey" Bulger case: — Count 1: Racketeering Conspiracy: Guilty — Count 2: Racketeering: Guilty To find...
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State police cite dump truck driver after faulty tailgate spills gravel on...
The incident was reported mid-morning Monday. No injuries or vehicle damage was reported. Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD -- State police closed two lanes of Interstate 291 for about two hours...
View ArticleKey events in the life of James 'Whitey' Bulger
Key events in the life of James 'Whitey' Bulger, who was convicted Monday by a jury that believed the mob boss took part in 11 slayings, finding him guilty of racketeering and other a slew of other...
View ArticleSen. Ed Markey to Obama: Step up security at Boston LNG terminals
U.S. Sen. Edward Markey is asking President Barack Obama to order the U.S. Coast Guard to review security procedures for shipments of natural gas from Yemen to terminals near Boston. BOSTON (AP) —...
View ArticleWhitey Bulger juror describes 'stressful' deliberations
A juror in the trial of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger describes "stressful" deliberations with "all kinds of dissension" that involved slamming doors and walkouts. BOSTON (AP) — A juror in the...
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Replica of 6-shooter used by Wyatt Earp during Gunfight at O.K. Corral taken...
The non-firing replica looks like a real gun, police said. EAST LONGMEADOW – A replica of thesix-shooter that Wyatt Earp reportedly used during the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in the Arizona...
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East Longmeadow resident Clifford Miner, 68, arrested after he allegedly...
Police said the violation pertained to Miner's electronic monitoring device. EAST LONGMEADOW -- Police arrested a 68-year-old Admiral Street man at his home Monday night on a probation warrant for...
View ArticleState police investigating fatal pedestrian accident in West Brookfield
The accident happened in front of the Subway restaurant. Update 1:38 p.m.: The Worcester District Attorney's Office released the name of the person who was killed. WEST BROOKFIELD - State police are...
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Obituaries today: Mark Leavitt was senior administrative manager at MK...
Obituaries from The Republican. Mark Leavitt Mark A. Leavitt, 43, of Southwick, passed away on Saturday. Born and educated in Westfield, he was a 1989 graduate of Westfield High School. A resident...
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Documents show Secret Service kept tabs on free-information activist Aaron...
Documents show that the U.S. Secret Service played a role in the federal investigation of free-information activist Aaron Swartz and watched his case until he committed suicide. FILE - This Dec. 8,...
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Off-duty Springfield police officer Daniel Quigley, out on daily run, spots...
The suspect, Jesse Sands, 25, of 14 Taber St, was charged with breaking and entering in the daytime. Jesse Sands SPRINGFIELD -- Officer Daniel Quigley, off-duty and several miles into his daily...
View ArticleNorthampton settles with its firefighters over wage dispute
Although the council has no authority to change the arbitrator’s decision, it voted it down in the wake of a $2.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override approved by voters. NORTHAMPTON – The city and the...
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Overgrown vines, wet from rain, cause of power outage that impacted more than...
The outage was reported about 11 a.m. and and most of the power was restored within 90 minutes. A worker from Western Massachusetts Electric Company works on clearing tree branches from power lines in...
View ArticleNew Massachusetts Turnpike tolls get bad reviews from western Massachusetts...
State legislators in July gave final approval to restoring passenger-vehicle tolls between Exit 1 in West Stockbridge and Exit 6 for Springfield in July. SPRINGFIELD -- There was no way to sugarcoat...
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Three private colleges in Springfield raise concerns about proposed...
The three private colleges say they are concerned about potential duplication of programs resulting if the University of Massachusetts opens a satellite campus in the downtown. SPRINGFIELD -- The...
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