Ex-Massachusetts chemist Annie Dookhan set for 2 more arraignments
A former Massachusetts chemist accused of faking test results at a state drug lab faces arraignment in two more counties in a scandal that could jeopardize thousands of drug convictions. BOSTON (AP) —...
View ArticleMarine veteran slain in front of his Malden skateboard shop
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and father of two has been gunned down in broad daylight in from of the Malden skateboard shop he owned. MALDEN, Mass. (AP) — A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and father of two...
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Green thumb? Washington state looks for pot consultant
As Washington state tries to figure out how to regulate its newly legal marijuana, officials are hiring an adviser on all things weed: how it's best grown, dried, tested, labeled, packaged and cooked...
View ArticleMassachusetts woman who posed as boy for sex gets 7 years
A Massachusetts woman who posed as a teenage boy to prey on a West Virginia girl will spend more than seven years in prison. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A Massachusetts woman who posed as a teenage boy...
View ArticleNYC "Satan worshipper" accused of terrorizing Massachusetts woman
A self-described Satan worshipper from New York City has been ordered held on $100,000 bail after pleading not guilty to threatening to kill a yoga and fitness instructor he met at a Boston bar....
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Springfield K-9 Officer Scott Stelzer, aided by 4-legged partner, arrest...
K-9 Officer Scott Stelzer and his partner, Blek, began patrolling city streets this week. Adrian Velez SPRINGFIELD -- One of the city's newly trained K-9 officers and his dog participated in the...
View ArticleCows create havoc at Southampton cemetery
Police say a small herd of cows knocked over 40 American flags and veterans' bronze grave markers. SOUTHAMPTON — The vandals that damaged a Massachusetts cemetery this week have pleaded "moo." Police...
View ArticleRIM unveiling new BlackBerrys with modern software
After lengthy delays, Research In Motion Ltd. is unveiling its first phones with the new BlackBerry 10 system. PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — After lengthy delays, Research In...
View ArticleGabrielle Giffords appeals for gun control at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
In a dramatic appeal, wounded former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords urged Congress on Wednesday to enact tougher gun control legislation, saying, "too many children are dying." ALAN FRAM Associated Press...
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Obituaries today: Amy Vacirca, 43, of Agawam; died unexpectedly at home;...
Obituaries from The Republican. Amy A. Vacirca Amy A. Vacirca AGAWAM - Amy Arlene Vacirca, 43, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday. Born and educated in Springfield, Amy was the daughter of...
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Springfield, Granby school building projects clear Massachusetts School...
Springfield is seeking to expand and modernize its science laboratories at Central High School, while Granby is addressing concerns about a deteriorated elementary school. Steven Grossman The...
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Damion Johnson of Holyoke found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in...
Judge Constance Sweeney allowed Johnson to remain free pending sentencing. Damion Johnson SPRINGFIELD - A Hampden Superior Court jury Thursday found 21-year-old Damion Johnson guilty of involuntary...
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Carlos Rodriguez of Springfield charged with multiple crimes against a child,...
He was held in lieu of $20,000 cash bail. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD – Carlos Rodriguez, of Springfield, denied eight charges Wednesday including rape and abuse of a child, assault and...
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Karen Brettman of Westfield pleads guilty to assault charge in connection...
While awaiting trial, Brettman served the 465 days of a 2½-year sentence the court required her to serve, and will now begin 2 years probation. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD — Karen...
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Transgender issues to be subject of training session offered by Amherst Area...
The program on transgender issues is free and open to anyone in the area. Genny Beemyn, director of the University of Massachusetts Stonewall Center, will be one of the speakers at a Brown Bag lunch...
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West Springfield Town Council rejects Mayor Gregory Neffinger's choice for...
The mayor's letting David Partridge's tenure on the Planning and Construction Committee expired has generated controversy in the city. West Springfield's city council this week refused to confirm...
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Transcript: Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse answers reader questions on casinos,...
Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse joined a live chat with MassLive.com readers Thursday afternoon and addressed their questions concerning casinos, police and downtown development. Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse...
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Thadius Romanowski of Holyoke gets up to 3 years for Florence Savings Bank...
He was also charged with larceny over $250 and received three years of probation after serving his prison time. A still taken from bank security footage shows a man suspected of robbing the 176 King...
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New state law to require school systems to pay for alternative education for...
Bump analyzed the funding mechanisms for the new law at the request of the school districts of Leverett and Ashburnham-Westminster. BOSTON - State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump said Thursday that state...
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Springfield City Councilor Thomas Ashe launches regular meetings with police,...
Ashe said that concerns about police and fire manpower was raised during his initial meeting with police and fire supervisors. Thomas Ashe Thomas M. Ashe SPRINGFIELD – City Councilor Thomas M....
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