Holyoke police grow mustaches to help group that pays travel fees so veterans...
Police officers participating in the fund-raiser to help veterans will get trophies for impressive mustaches. HOLYOKE -- Police officers are growing mustaches to raise money for a group that pays...
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National Weather Service warns of snow squalls in Hampden County
Radar was reporting an area of snow squalls was moving southeast across Western Massachusetts, bringing heavy snow and and wind. A quick inch of snow is possible. SPRINGFIELD - The National Weather...
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Hampden-Wilbraham school officials working to develop affordable budget,...
A budget meeting with school officials and municipal officials from Hampden and Wilbraham is set for Feb. 12 at Minnechaug Regional High School. WILBRAHAM - Selectman Robert Russell told the other...
View ArticleCold, wind & snow on tap for Western Massachusetts forecast
Heavy snow is likely across southern New England with blizzard conditions possible beginning Tuesday afternoon. SPRINGFIELD - Freezing temperatures, brutal wind chills and the possibility of a heavy...
View ArticleRev. Talbert Swan, NAACP urge Springfield police to increase Old Hill patrols...
Rev. Talbert W. Swan II said recent criminal activity along the Union Street corridor “corridor are indicative of an unfortunate culture of violent offenses. Updates stories posted Monday at 5:35 a.m....
View ArticleFormer UMass Chancellor John Lombardi will talk about new book, "How...
AMHERST – Former University of Massachusetts Chancellor John V. Lombardi has returned to Western Massachusetts and is touting his new book, “How Universities Work.” Lombardi, who left the chancellor...
View ArticleBaystate hospitals limit visitors to prevent flu cases from spreading
The following press release was issued by Baystate Health in an attempt to prevent the spread of flu cases. It applies to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware,...
View ArticleMark Oleksak takes the stand for three grueling hours in Cara Rintala murder...
“You’ve lived a life of daily deception,” Hoose said, suggesting that Cochrane Rintala disregarded Oleksak’s advice and used him to get favors and money. NORTHAMPTON – In the first major departure...
View ArticleSisters of St. Joseph of Holyoke receive help from the Friends of Mater Dolorosa
The Sisters of St. Joseph recently announced it was facing a dire financial crisis. HOLYOKE – The Friends of Mater Dolorosa recently donated $3,500 that members raised during a spaghetti supper to the...
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Springfield police arrest suspect in November homicide of William Serrano
Police arrested 20-year-old Alex Santana of Allison Lane in connection with the Serrano homicide. SPRINGFIELD -- Police have arrested a second suspect in the Nov. 10 shooting death of William Serrano,...
View ArticleWestfield's 10th annual Penguin Plunge slated for Saturday
WESTFIELD – The weather forecast for Saturday predicts a high temperature of 30 degrees and snow, but it won’t stop human penguins from plunging into the icy waters of Hampton Ponds. For the 10th year...
View ArticleVehicular homicide trial of Holyoke resident Maureen Healy to begin in...
After Monahan and other neighbors helped Healy from her car, a second car came down Lincoln Avenue, slamming into Healy’s vehicle, which then struck Monahan. He died two days later. SPRINGFIELD –...
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Joanne Marqusee named president/CEO of Cooley Dickinson Health Care
She will join Cooley Dickinson from Hallmark Health System, located just north of Boston. Joanne Marqusee will be the next president and chief executive officer at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in...
View ArticleSpringfield Central Cultural District launched; will promote arts, culture,...
The name of the new Springfield Central Cultural District was chosen with input from the readers of MassLive and The Republican. Watch video SPRINGFIELD — The newly named “Springfield Central Cultural...
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Witnesses testify they saw Adam Lee Hall with weapons the night before three...
Allyson Scace said Veiovis apartment was “disgusting and creepy.” She said there were blood spatters on the wall. SPRINGFIELD - Three prosecution witnesses testified Tuesday they saw Adam Lee Hall...
View ArticleHolyoke City Hall, City Hall Annex opening delayed to allow for snow clearing
Municipal workers were asked to park in the parking garage on Dwight Street. HOLYOKE -- Dealing with the snow storm will force City Hall and City Hall Annex to open Wednesday 90 minutes later than...
View ArticleLongmeadow selling items from old high school online
The eBay auction will include Longmeadow historical building antiques as well as technological equipment. LONGMEADOW — Many items from the old Longmeadow High School building will be on sale during...
View ArticleChicopee sewer separation meeting for Aldenville area to be held
The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Jan. 28 at Belcher School. CHICOPEE – A neighborhood meeting will be held to share information and answer questions about a sewer separation project scheduled...
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Massachusetts gaming chief in CBS 3 Springfield interview: 'Not very likely...
In an interview with anchor Cherise Leclerc of CBS 3 Springfield, media partner of The Republican and MassLive.com, Massachusetts Gaming Commission Chairman Stephen Crosby said he expects the...
View ArticleWinter storm heads up East Coast, Pioneer Valley to escape the worst of it
The storm stretched 1,000 miles between Kentucky and Massachusetts but hit especially hard along the heavily populated Interstate 95 corridor between Philadelphia and Boston, creating a perilous ride...
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