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Springfield man accused of torching girlfriend's car in Old Hill neighborhood
Carlos Merced, who's in his 30s, will be arraigned in Springfield District Court on charges of arson and assault and battery, according to Springfield police. SPRINGFIELD — A local man allegedly...
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East Longmeadow Educational Endowment Fund schedules 5K Run for Education
Funds from The East Longmeadow Educational Endowment Foundation run/walk promote programs in the schools. EAST LONGMEADOW — The East Longmeadow Educational Endowment Foundation is organizing its...
View ArticleFlash flood watch in effect for most of Massachusetts, parts of Connecticut,...
A flash flood watch remains in effect for most of Massachusetts, much of Rhode Island, parts of northern Connecticut and southern New Hampshire until 11 p.m. Monday. The National Weather Service...
View ArticleSituation in Syria: Nations around the world react with caution
President Barack Obama said he has decided that the United States should take military action against Syria but is seeking congressional authorization for the use of force in a vote expected after...
View ArticlePM News Links: Man, dog killed by car in Easton; Somerville suspect’s...
A woman who was struck by a Berkshire Regional Transit Authority bus on Thursday has died from her injuries. Tweets about "#Westernma" Man, dog on morning stroll struck and killed by car in Easton...
View ArticleMassachusetts drivers warned to watch for moose activity in roadways as...
At 500 to 1,000 pounds, with long legs and top-heavy bodies, experts warn that moose can cause significant damage in collisions. BOSTON — Wildlife experts are warning Massachusetts drivers to watch...
View ArticleThree County Fair in Northampton features rides, food, farm animals and even...
The Three County Fair in Northampton has been held every year for nearly 200 years. NORTHAMPTON — Haley Miller, 8, and Lily Goldsmith, 7, of Leeds, leaned over the railing and cheered as their...
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Westover veteran exposed to Agent Orange wins appeal for benefits
After more than 2 years of battling for benefits to help Westover Air Reserve flight crews exposed to Agent Orange, veterans have scored their 1st major victory. After more than two years of battling...
View ArticlePolice believe father was target in Brooklyn, New York child shooting
Four shots were fired, and one hit Antiq in the left side of his head; he was declared dead on arrival at a hospital. By JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK — Police investigating the death of a 1-year-old boy...
View ArticleUMass breaks Guinness World Record for largest fruit salad: 15,291 pounds in...
More than 500 volunteers helped UMass set a new record in the Guinness World Records – creating the world's largest fruit salad. Watch video AMHERST — For the fourth year in a row, the University of...
View ArticleHolyoke City Council to consider sewer measures that could include 11%...
The last increase in the Holyoke sewer rate was in 2008. HOLYOKE —The City Council on Tuesday will vote on proposals to boost revenue to the sewer fund, including possibly increasing the bills...
View ArticlePresident Obama tries persuading skeptical congressmen to endorse U.S....
Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said Obama still needs to make a strong case for attacking the regime of President Bashar Assad, but they toned down past criticism...
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Springfield store clerk robbed at knifepoint
The clerk was unharmed. File photo SPRINGFIELD – A store clerk was robbed at knifepoint Monday in a convenience store near the Chicopee border. The man, who was wearing a white bandanna, walked into...
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Peregrine falcon's Taunton nest seen as comeback
A pair of peregrine falcons has made a home on top of a courthouse in Taunton, cheering a wildlife expert who says it's another sign the falcon is making a comeback. TAUNTON — A pair of peregrine...
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Study finds dire work conditions on Thai trawlers
Nearly half the workers on Thai fishing boats make less than $160 a month in exchange for back-breaking labor. In this photo taken Aug. 21, 2012 and released by the International Labor Organization...
View ArticleSpringfield firefighters respond to fire at former Chestnut Junior High School
The fire broke out at the defunct school at 495 Chestnut St. in the Memorial Square section of the North End. An updated version of this story is now available on MassLive.com. SPRINGFIELD — City...
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UMass Amherst broke the Guinness World Record for largest the fruit salad, cutting, pitting and dicing 15,291 pounds of fresh fruit into a swimming pool. These were the most-read stories on...
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Springfield Fire Department: Arson investigation under way at former Chestnut...
The blaze severely damaged the former school at 495 Chestnut St. in the Memorial Square section of the North End. Updates story published at 2:05 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. SPRINGFIELD — A fire that...
View Article3 Somerville teens face arraignment in alleged sexual assaults at Camp Lenox
Three Somerville teenagers charged with sexually assaulting other students at a sports camp in the Berkshires are scheduled to appear in court. PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Three Somerville teenagers...
View ArticleChicopee students begin school with new math books and advice from upperclassmen
Chicopee and Northampton are among the last districts to return to school. CHICOPEE — Sadie Kayrouz started school wearing a new striped dress and with butterflies in her stomach. “My grandma said in...
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