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State police: Ramon Suero of New York City, arrested following vehicle stop...
The cocaine has a street value of approximately $24,000 and another $28,050 in cash was found in vehicle. 03.05.2013 | STURBRIDGE -- 40-year-old New York City resident Ramon Suero, one of three...
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Hadley police seek public's help as they seek shoplifters who allegedly used...
The suspects entered the Best Buy between 6:30 and 7 p.m. on Friday. 3-5-13 - Hadley - Police seek public's help as they seek two adult suspects who allegedly used three young children to help steal...
View ArticlePenn National Gaming to present Springfield casino proposal details at...
A representative from Penn National Gaming will present details about the proposed casino in the North End of the downtown district at an Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association meeting. SPRINGFIELD –...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts expected to dodge worst of Nor'easter that is causing...
The storm approaching New England is the same system that slugged its way through the mid-Atlantic states earlier this week. SPRINGFIELD – A storm system that caused havoc along the mid-Atlantic...
View ArticleWorker killed by lion at wild animal park in California was female intern
The 26-year-old intern was attacked and killed when she entered the lion's enclosure, Cat Haven's founder said, but he refused to answer questions or provide more details. By GOSIA WOZNIACKA and...
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Superintendent internship of Sherri Killins, state commissioner of Early...
The Republican and MassLive.com reported last month that Ware School Superintendent Mary-Elizabeth Beach was serving as a mentor to Killins. State Commissioner of Early Education and Care Sherri...
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Rice farm stand in Wilbraham approved to reopen under new ownership
Abutter Maureen Margolis questioned whether 25 parking spaces will be sufficient. Dominic Maloni of Agawam wants to reopen the former Rice Fruit Farm agricultural farm stand in Wilbraham and sell the...
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Springfield police investigating shooting on Florence Street
The one victim suffered a grazing injury to his head, police said. SPRINGFIELD -- Police are investigating the scene of a shooting at a residence on Florence Street where a man escaped serious injury...
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Easthampton City Council approves overtime spending, seed money for new...
The Easthampton City Council approved $100,000 for police. Kenneth M. Chapin, of Easthampton, helps lay sod on Daley Field, a new baseball field that was constructed at Nonotuck Park in Easthampton...
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South Hadley selectboard urges state to reject Riverside Condominiums...
Selectboard listed nine problem areas with the project that must be addressed should the state approve the new housing. SOUTH HADLEY – The controversial proposal to build 60 condominium duplex...
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Mount Tom power plant to leave regional electrical grid for one year, but...
The plant, built in 1960, is blamed by some for contributing to Holyoke's high asthma rate. The Mt. Tom Power Plant along the Connecticut River in Holyoke. The Republican | John Suchocki HOLYOKE –...
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Springfield considers amending foreclosure ordinances to resolve federal...
The City Council will consider amending a requirement for banks to post a $10,000 bond on foreclosed, vacant properties. The City Council is considering amending a requirement for banks to post a...
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Yesterday's top stories: Holyoke father and son shot in Flats neighborhood,...
Police disclosed the identity of the man found dead in Laviolette Field as 47-year-old Palmer resident Michael Kenney. These were the most read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of...
View ArticleSchool closings, delays and early dismissals for Thursday, March 7, 2013
The heaviest snow is expected Thursday evening. The nor'easter moving along the coast of New England has led a handful of schools to close, delay classes, or release students early today: CLOSED...
View ArticleWind, waves, snow pummel Eastern, Central Massachusetts
A nor'easter is bringing wind-whipped, wet snow to Massachusetts, and coastal flooding is expected in communities still recovering from February's blizzard. BOSTON (AP) — A nor'easter is bringing...
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East Longmeadow police arrest Barry McDonald of Chicopee after he allegedly...
The victim, who lives in Chicopee, was house-sitting at a Brynmawr Drive home. EAST LONGMEADOW -- Police arrested a 49-year-old Chicopee man early Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly threatened...
View ArticleGeneral: Hugo Chavez mouthed 'I don't want to die. Please don't let me die'...
President Hugo Chavez died of a massive heart attack after great suffering and inaudibly mouthed his desire to live, the head of Venezuela's presidential guard said late Wednesday. By FABIOLA SANCHEZ,...
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Obituaries today: William Shays was maintenance worker at Mason Wright senior...
Obituaries from The Republican. William Shays William Shays, 72, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Springfield, passed away on Saturday. He was born in Springfield. He retired in 1997 from Mason...
View ArticlePhotos: Snowfall totals reach 16 inches in some areas of Worcester
Snowfall totals exceed one foot in Worcester, Mass. during the March snowstorm. Here's a collection of pictures taken on different social media sites during the storm. Check back throughout the day...
View ArticleWorcester County hit with over 16 inches of snow -- and counting
With snowfall totals exceeding 16 inches in Worcester, according to The National Weather Service's unofficial totals, the city has close to 400 pieces of snow removal equipment on the roads to try and...
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