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Ex-Brimfield Treasurer Kirsten Weldon arraigned on charges of embezzling more...
Kirsten Weldon, 43, who served as Brimfield treasurer from 2003 until April of this year was arraigned at Palmer District Court before Judge Michael Mulcahy on charges of stealing more than $80,000...
View ArticleNew York Cardinal Timothy Dolan: Catholics 'outmarketed' on gay marriage
Asked why the church is losing the argument on gay marriage, New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan responded, "Well, I think maybe we've been outmarketed sometimes. We've been caricatured as being...
View ArticlePM News Links: Ex-firefighter stops to help fallen runner, manager offered...
A man convicted in the lethal prescription drug overdose of his 4-year-old daughter is asking the state’s highest court to grant him a new trial. Tweets about "#Westernma" Former firefighter near...
View ArticleNorthampton License Commission to hear from businessman Eric Suher
Suher, a major property owner in downtown Northampton, was summoned to the commission’s last meeting to update it on the progress of a church he is restoring at 298 Main St. and a lounge he intends to...
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100 in Hadley join national protest against Walmart, calling for better...
About 100 turn out to support Walmart employees in Black Friday protest. HADLEY – About 100 people turned out to support Walmart workers here one of many Black Friday protests all across the country...
View ArticleThe Cat in the Hat floats in the hearts of young and old in Springfield's...
In the Parade of the Big Balloons, no balloon is bigger than the most famous creation of Springfield's most famous son, Dr. Seuss. SPRINGFIELD - There is something magical about the Cat in the Hat,...
View ArticleMassachusetts higher ed chief, 3 Westfield State trustees ask dismissal of...
The 231-paragraph complaint filed by Evan Dobelle was a "feeble attempt" to seek damages from Massachusetts officials who are protected against such lawsuits by state and federal law, state Assistant...
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Topless barber in Colorado charged with unlicensed cosmetology
The Longmont Times-Call reports 46-year old Suzette Hall was arrested on suspicion of practicing cosmetology without a license. Hall's former partner says she advertised $45 topless haircuts online....
View ArticlePhotos: 2013 Springfield Boys & Girls Club Festival of Trees at Tower Square
The 130 trees is a record for the Springfield Boys & Girls Club Festival of Trees, in its 13th year. SPRINGFIELD — The annual Festival of Trees, a major fundraiser for the Springfield Boys and...
View ArticlePhotos: Magic of Gingerbread and 2013 Quadrangle lighting at Springfield Museums
Santa and Mrs. Claus were among the featured guests for the annual holiday lighting of the Quadrangle at the Springfield Museums. SPRINGFIELD — Santa and Mrs. Claus were among the featured guests for...
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Massachusetts early child educators reach tentative 3-year contract accord
As part of the agreement, family child care providers will receive a 10 percent rate increase over three years. BOSTON – The state and a union representing nearly 4,000 early childhood educators have...
View ArticleSame-sex couples ready to legally marry in Hawaii
A ceremony for six couples at the Sheraton Waikiki is one of several wedding events planned soon after a new law allows gay couples to marry in the state. By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER HONOLULU – Some...
View ArticleSpringfield anti-foreclosure ordinances, already challenged in federal court,...
The city's anti-foreclosure ordinances, facing state and federal court reviews, call for banks or property owners to place a $10,000 bond on any property vacated or in the process of foreclosure....
View ArticleSpringfield committee to renew debate on hot dog vendor legislation
The Springfield Parking Authority has defended the ticketing of the hot dog stands pending any change to the existing law that prohibits stationary carts in the road. SPRINGFIELD – A City Council...
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Religious and community groups call for immigrant fairness
Community and religious groups are joining together to decry racial profiling in the Pioneer Valley. NORTHAMPTON— A coalition of religious and community action groups are banding together and calling...
View ArticleAt least 8 dead after police helicopter crashes onto crowded pub in Scotland
The number of fatalities is expected to rise, officials said, as emergency workers sifted through wreckage Saturday. GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Scottish authorities raised the death toll to eight people...
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Springfield police investigating robbery at TD Bank
The robbery was reported at approximately 11:30 a.m. This story has been updated. Read the updated version here. SPRINGFIELD - Police responded to a robbery at TD Bank at 561 Sumner Ave. on Saturday...
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Obituaries today: Ronald Cierpial was owner of Cierpial Memorial Funeral...
Obituaries from The Republican. Ronald Cierpial Ronald D. Cierpial, 72, of Chicopee, died on Thursday. He was the owner of the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Homes in Chicopee and Chicopee Falls. A...
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Springfield TD Bank robbery suspect charged with unarmed robbery
Vanderburgh is expected to be arraigned Monday in Springfield District Court. This is an update to a story posted at 12:05 p.m. SPRINGFIELD - A 62-year-old city man was arrested after police said he...
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Springfield police investigating knifepoint robbery
The robbery was reported at approximately 3 p.m. Saturday. SPRINGFIELD - Police are investigating a report of a knifepoint robbery outside the Peter Pan bus station on Main Street. The robbery was...
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