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Ruling sought on whether James "Whitey" Bulger acted as FBI informant
Prosecutors say a judge should decide Boston mobster James “Whitey” Bulger’s claim that he was granted immunity for being an FBI informant. This June 23, 2011 file booking photo provided by the U.S....
View ArticlePalmer police officer injured in fall through attic floor while struggling...
The officer and the suspect each fell through the attic floor into the room below during a struggle. PALMER – A town police officer was apparently injured Wednesday night as he fell through an attic...
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Amanda Hodgen of Belchertown earns horse farm of distinction award from...
The owner of 10 horses, Amanda Hodgen is an expert teacher who currently trains 40 budding equestrian students, ages 4 through adult. Amanda Hodgen, 26, who operates Green Acres Equestrian Center on...
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Newly-discovered prime number is more than 17 million digits long
Mathematicians at the University of Central Missouri have identified the largest prime number yet - containing 17 million digits. This photo provided by the University of Central Missouri shows...
View Article'Potentially historic storm' takes aim at Northeast; foot or more of snow...
The snow is expected to start Friday morning but really pick up Friday afternoon and evening. At its worst, the snow will fall at a rate of 2 to 3 inches per hour. SPRINGFIELD – On the 35th...
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Holyoke city councilors' questions outnumber answers, so $60,000 to settle...
Donna Dowdall sued the city after the mayor fired her in January 2012. Holyoke City Hall The Republican staff file photo HOLYOKE — The City Council debated but failed to resolve whether to approve...
View ArticleWare applying for $1 million community development block grant for housing...
The grant would benefit the communities of Ware, Warren and Hardwick. WARE — The town plans to apply for a $1 million community development block grant that would pave the way for housing...
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Obituaries today: Thomas Spruell owned The Family Kitchen in Springfield
Obituaries from The Republican. Thomas Spruell Thomas J. Spruell, 78, of Jacksonville, Fla., a long-time resident of Springfield, passed away on Jan. 31. He was born in Valdosta, Ga. In 1975, he...
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Judge allows most of prosecution evidence in Rintala murder trial
Defense lawyer David P. Hoose told Judge Mary-Lou Rup that police saw no evidence that Cara Rintala was bleeding or had a wound on the day her wife was killed. Cara Rintala Don Treeger NORTHAMPTON –...
View ArticleSpringfield Mayor Domenic Sarno chooses MGM Resorts as preferred developer of...
MGM Resorts is seeking to purchase both city-owned properties in the South End as part of its plans for a casino project. SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J. Sarno announced on Friday that he has chosen...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts energy prices, at a glance
Here are the average energy prices in the Pioneer Valley for the week.
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After beating of Daniel Couchon, Northampton City Council endorses hate crime...
Because anti-gay violence and violence in general are relatively rare in Northampton, people have a tendency to let their guard down, party organizer Michael Kusek said. The attack happened on Feb. 2...
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PM News Links: Search for cop suspected of killing others continues despite...
It took 14 years, but the owners of the now-decommissioned Yankee Atomic Electric plant in Rowe have won a $38.3 million settlement from the federal government for its failure to meet a contractual...
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Phone companies prepare for storm power outages
Phone companies topped off fuel at cell-tower generators in Northeastern states Friday, preparing for a storm that could bring power outages, and with them, a loss of cell service. PETER SVENSSON AP...
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Construction on Springfield Luxe Burger Bar will begin soon, owners say
The property has been vacant since the visitor center moved to the nearby Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The former Springfield Visitor Center at 1200 Hall of Fame Ave. File photo | The...
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Watch live: Massachusetts snowstorm coverage from CBS 3 Springfield from 4...
Click here for hourly weather updates from CBS 3 Springfield meteorologists Mike Skurko and Nick Morganelli. Click here for hourly weather updates from CBS 3 Springfield meteorologists Mike Skurko and...
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Holyoke Mall, Hampshire Malls closed until Saturday
The Holyoke Mall is closed as of 3 p.m. Friday and will reopen Saturday at noon. Following the same schedule, Hampshire Mall in Hadley is closed as of 3 p.m. Friday and will reopen Saturday at noon....
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Shelters open on Cape Cod, ferry service suspended
Officials on Cape Cod say they've opened shelters for people who need to seek refuge from the blizzard that's expected to bring big snow totals to the region. BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — Officials on...
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Homeless couple seeking shelter in abandoned van in Granville blamed for...
A spokeswoman for the state fire marshal's office said a propane tank seemed the likely culprit but the cause of the fire at Hansen's Auto Service on Silver Street was still technically under...
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What's in a name? Nemo or Charlotte, the snow must go on
Depending on who you ask, the region either got clobbered Friday by Nemo, by Charlotte, or by the Feb. 8-9 winter storm event. What’s in a name? That which dumps a foot inches of snow on your driveway...
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