Dell to be taken private by Michael Dell, partners in $24.4 billion leveraged...
Slumping personal computer maker Dell is selling itself for $24.4 billion to its founder and a group of investors that includes Microsoft. It's the largest deal of its kind since the Great Recession...
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Anne Beauregard, vice principal at Easthampton High School, on paid leave...
The arrest marks at least the fourth time Beauregard has been charged with drunken driving. WEST SPRINGFIELD -- Anne C. Beauregard, assistant principal at Easthampton High School, was placed on paid...
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Agawam police arrest 24-year-old West Springfield resident Krista Getz...
Police said the altercation was reported was reported shortly before 1:15 a.m. Sunday. 03.09.11 | Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen â An Agawam Police cruiser. AGAWAM -- Police arrested a 24-year-old...
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Holyoke police arrest Springfield resident Luis Laureano after he allegedly...
The suspect allegedly vandalized the courtroom after sessions were adjourned for lunch. HOLYOKE -- Police arrested a 33-year-old Springfield man after he vandalized a courtroom in Holyoke District...
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Obituaries today: Donald Lemieux was Springfield firefighter, EMT
Obituaries from The Republican. Donald Lemieux Donald G. Lemieux, 88, of Holyoke and formerly of Springfield, passed away on Saturday. He was born in and grew up in Holyoke. He enlisted in the...
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Northampton police seek public's help as they investigate beating on Pearl...
Police said the suspect punched the victim 3 or 4 times in the face. 03.09.11 | Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen â A Northampton Police Department cruiser. NORTHAMPTON — Police are seeking the...
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Thornes Marketplace in Northampton still abuzz following police chase
Several of Thornes' maintenance crew were also drawn to the ruckus but did not try to intervene because police already had the situation in hand, according to Rich Madowitz, the owner of Thrones...
View ArticleMassachusetts shuts down 11 pharmacies following inspections
Massachusetts officials have ordered 11 compounding pharmacies to completely or partially shut down after a series of recent unannounced state inspections. STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) —...
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British lawmakers vote in favor of same-sex marriage
British lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill to legalize same-sex marriages. Britain's Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meets lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender groups to...
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West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger attends Massachusetts Municipal...
The mayor has suggestions for what the state should do before proposing tax increses. Gregory C. Neffinger WEST SPRINGFIELD - Mayor Gregory C. Neffinger attended the recent 2013 annual meeting and...
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Independent auditor says Brimfield Treasurer Kirsten Weldon 'stopped doing...
"I'm not denying that I've made mistakes and that I've had a very bad year," Brimfield Treasurer Kirsten Weldon told the Board of Selectmen. Brimfield Town Hall as seen in March 2009, the month when...
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Congressman Ed Markey, Stephen Lynch both support ending federal subsidies to...
Democratic U.S. Rep. Edward Markey of Malden announced on Tuesday that he is planning on supporting legislation to repeal federal taxpayer subsidies for the oil industry. The issue of federal...
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Northampton City Council to consider merger of 2 historical commissions
The council is expected to refer an ordinance rezoning some parcels on Easthampton Road to various committees for review. NORTHAMPTON – With the 2014 fiscal budget still beyond the horizon, the City...
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UMass graduate Mishy Lesser raises enough funds to screen film about Rwanda...
Lesser and filmmaker Adam Mazo needed the money to extend the film from 40 to 56 minutes and add close captioning as well. Mishy Lesser AMHERST – A University of Massachusetts graduate and her...
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West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger removes city councilors George...
There are two committees in West Springfield studying issues relative to casinos. West Springfield Mayor Gregory C. Neffinger, left, is seen with city councilors George D. Condon III and Brian J....
View ArticleProposal to close Springfield bars at 1 a.m. draws praise and scorn during...
Mayor Domenic Sarno has proposed the 1 a.m. closing hour for bars aimed at promoting public safety, but it has drawn concerns about harm to businesses SPRINGFIELD — A proposal to shut down bars in...
View ArticleSpringfield's Rebecca Johnson School locked down as police investigate report...
Police searched the neighborhood but found no trace of the man with the gun or any evidence that a gun had been fired. SPRINGFIELD – The Rebecca M. Johnson School of Visual and Performing Arts on...
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West Springfield casino proponents tout project before West of the River...
A casino proposed for the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds in West Springfield would have a $100 million a year payroll, proponents said. Talking during a meeting of the West of the River Chamber...
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Winter storm timing perfect for Amherst Winter fest organizers
Forecasters are calling for at least six inches of snow on Friday and clearing in time for Amherst Winter Fest, which begins at 1 p.m. Susan and Barry Roberts, owners of Muddy Brook Farm in Amherst,...
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Obama gives congressional committees access to information on drone strikes...
President Barack Obama has directed the Justice Department to give Congress' intelligence committees access to classified legal advice providing the government's rationale for drone strikes against...
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