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Obituaries today: Sandra Krasner had 30-year career teaching in Springfield...
Obituaries from The Republican. Sandra Krasner Sandra (Harmetz) Krasner of Longmeadow passed away Friday. Born in Springfield, she was a graduate of Smith College. She began as a French teacher,...
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U.S. preparing missile defenses for possible further North Korea actions
The top U.S. military officer said Sunday the Pentagon had bolstered its missile defenses and taken other steps because he "can't take the chance" that North Korea won't soon engage in some military...
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Trends in education: Cursive handwriting disappearing from public schools
For many students, cursive is becoming as foreign as ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics One school that still requires students to learn cursive writing is St. Francis International School in Silver...
View ArticleBoston seeks to mend divisions over school busing legacy
Nearly four decades later, Boston is still working to move forward from the legacy of the school busing crisis. By BRIDGET MURPHY BOSTON — Last fall, Ginnette Powell traveled from her home in Boston's...
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In northern New England, this season's name is mud
Every place with a snowy winter has its own version, but mud season occupies a special place in northern New England. A car navigates the muddy roads April 2, 2013, in Calais, Vt. Itâs known in...
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Father says 25-year-old diplomat killed in Afghanistan had passion for...
When the 25-year-old Anne Smedinghoff was killed Saturday in southern Afghanistan — the first American diplomat to die on the job since last year's attack in Benghazi, Libya — her family took solace...
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Safe Driver Act would grant licenses to immigrants living in U.S. illegally
A proposed bill to give immigrants living in the country illegally driver's licenses has received mixed opinions. SPRINGFIELD — With the exception of 16-year-olds obsessing about their driver’s tests,...
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Holyoke's once-proud Essex House losing bricks and concerning nearby business...
The Essex House was once a hotel, but now deterioration is causing bricks to break off the building. HOLYOKE -- Maria Ferrer has been in business for 15 years at 396 High St. and while bricks have...
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East Longmeadow police close section of Hampden Road for approximately 9...
The roadway was closed from approximately 2 to 11 p.m. on Sunday. EAST LONGMEADOW -- Police closed a section of Hampden Road for approximately 9 hours Sunday while National Grid and Verizon workers...
View ArticleMargaret Thatcher, Iron Lady, dead at 87
Thatcher’s former spokesman, Tim Bell, said that the former prime minister had died Monday morning of a stroke. She was 87. GREGORY KATZ AND ROBERT BARR Associated Press LONDON - Love her or loathe...
View ArticleFoxborough High ring lost 40 years ago returned
A Foxborough High School class ring lost 40 years ago is back on the finger of its rightful owner. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — A Foxborough High School class ring lost 40 years ago is back on the finger...
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West Springfield police charge Frances DeLeon of New Britain, Conn. and Eric...
Police continue to search for at least two more suspects. 03.09.11 | Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen â A West Springfield Police Department cruiser. Republican file photo WEST SPRINGFIELD -- Police...
View ArticleMan charged with vandalizing Lawrence mayor's truck
A vocal critic of Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua has been charged with vandalizing the mayor's pickup truck. LAWRENCE, Mass. (AP) — A vocal critic of Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua has been charged...
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Stanley Park in Westfield hosts drive to help furnish homeless veterans' new...
Furniture, dinner- and cookware and small appliances are needed to help furnish apartments for homeless veterans. Stanley Park, Westfield WESTFIELD – A non-profit group that helps transition...
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Sparks from power equipment cause of fire that damaged woodworking shop on...
The fire, reported Sunday afternoon, caused heavy damage to the business. SPRINGFIELD -- Firefighters were summoned Monday morning to the apparent rekindling of a fire that caused heavy damage to a...
View ArticleErving teen charged in connection with three-town pursuit
Police say an Erving teenager is facing charges for allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase through three communities. ERVING, Mass. (AP) — Police say an Erving teenager is facing charges for...
View ArticleSpringfield residents offer suggestions during Massachusetts Department of...
The first speaker, Joanne Giguere of Springfield, suggested establishing a mandatory state residency requirement for anyone receiving benefits from the department’s transitional assistance programs....
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Springfield City Council approves $493,800 for new police academy and public...
The City Council approved using $493,800 in surplus funds within the Police Department for police academy costs, bullet-proof vests and other public safety expenses. SPRINGFIELD – The City Council...
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Richard Norton wins reelection to Ware Board of Selectmen with 6 percent...
Incumbent selectman Richard Norton handily defeated challenger Gerald Matta to win another three-year term during Monday’s election that had turnout of only 6 percent of registered voters. Richard...
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West Springfield residents plead with School Committee to not cut music for...
People involved with the band programs at the middle school and high school warned that their programs would be adversely affected should music classes for elementary school students be cut....
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