Lynn church pastor faces child rape charge
The pastor of an evangelical church in Lynn has pleaded not guilty to child rape and sexual assault charges. LYNN, Mass. (AP) — The pastor of an evangelical church in Lynn has pleaded not guilty to...
View ArticleAt least 6 confirmed dead in Texas tornado
Tornadoes tore through a small Texas town, killing 6 people. A trucking company trailer landed on a car that was parked in front of a Lindsey Lane home in Cleburne, Texas, after a powerful storm went...
View ArticleNo Powerball winner; jackpot soars to $475 million
So you didn't win Wednesday's $360 million Powerball jackpot? Make that you and everyone else. DES MOINES, Iowa — So you didn't win Wednesday's $360 million Powerball jackpot? Make that you and...
View ArticleSpringfield 'geyser' from water main break caused by Columbia Gas crew
The geyser of water extended high into the air and was visible from the upper floors of high-rise buildings in downtown Springfield. SPRINGFIELD — A water main break at the intersection of Union and...
View ArticleMass. House GOP: Investigate IRS on targeting of groups
Massachusetts House Gop members are calling for investigations into the IRS harassment of conservative groups applying for tax free status. The John Weld Peck Federal Building, shown Tuesday, May 14,...
View ArticleMass. Gov. Patrick continues Ireland trade mission
Trade issues are being discussed between Massachusetts state officials and Irish authorities during a trade summit this week. British Prime Minister David Cameron, right, and Massachusetts Gov. Deval...
View ArticleAlleged jewel thief busted in the Berkshires: Police say Lauren Duffin is...
Duffin, who denied all charges in a Berkhsire County courthouse, is being held without right to bail. LENOX — Police say they've nabbed the prime suspect in a series of jewelry thefts in Lenox and...
View ArticleBrimfield antiques and collectibles show a potpourri of the unusual
The Brimfield Antiques Shows along Rt. 20 run through Sunday, from dawn to dusk. The other 2013 editions of the shows will be held July 9-14 and Sept. 3-8. BRIMFIELD – The parking lots were full and...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Late night trespassing at Quabbin triggers alert,...
A teenager shot multiple times was driven to a hospital by a vehicle seen fleeing the area of Maple and Sargeant streets in the city's Churchill section, police said. These were the most read stories...
View Article1 day, 2 fatal shootings by police: Twin cities of Springfield and Hartford...
A Hartford police officer fatally shot a stabbing suspect on the same day that Springfield police fatally shot a shooting suspect. A Hartford police officer fatally shot a stabbing suspect Wednesday,...
View ArticleHolyoke $16 million retail project with Big Y still set for construction to...
Construction of the Big Y project is projected to begin in 2014 and take seven months. Some Holyokers are eager to get a Big Y supermarket in the Paper City.Dave Roback, The Republican HOLYOKE --...
View ArticleNo arrests yet in Holyoke shooting that seriously wounded teenager in city's...
Investigators have yet to make an arrest in connection with a shooting that injured a 19-year-old man, Holyoke Police Lt. Larry Cournoyer said. HOLYOKE — Police have yet to make an arrest in...
View ArticleCorey's Law next step after law suit fails to force pizza delivery driver...
A Chicopee father now puts his hopes on legislation after a $15 million law suit failed to bring safety changes for pizza delivery drivers. SPRINGFIELD -- A $15 million civil law suit against Domino's...
View ArticleStreet stops by Holyoke police lead to arrest of drug suspects in South Holyoke
Southwick resident Justin Hannigan and Ludlow resident Joshua Goodrow, both 31, were arrested by Holyoke police for allegedly possessing illegal drugs. File photo | The Republican HOLYOKE — Street...
View ArticleChicopee police officers and Massachusetts State Police troopers to be...
Ten troopers and nine Chicopee officers responded to the call, which sent people ducking for cover after Carlos Gonzalez-Lauger started shooting during a standoff with authorities. Numerous Chicopee...
View ArticlePolice: Suspect arrested in New Orleans parade shooting
Authorities have arrested the suspect wanted in a Mother's Day parade shooting that wounded 19 people in New Orleans, police said. A photo provided by New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts energy prices, at a glance
Here are the average energy prices in the Pioneer Valley for the week. These are the average energy prices in the Pioneer Valley for the week.
View ArticleMom chases down alleged child abductor after kidnapping
Melissa Torrez's four-year-old daughter was abducted, and when she heard about it, Torrez took off after the kidnapper. This undated photo provided by the Albuquerque police department shows David...
View ArticleCalifornia fuels $550 million Powerball jackpot
A Powerball winning number could bring as much as $550 million to a lucky winner. People line up to buy lottery tickets at the Bluebird Liquor store in Hawthorne, Calif. Thursday, May 16, 2013. The...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Boston Marathon bombing suspect left note inside...
Just hours after Springfield police officers fatally wounded a shooting suspect in a gun battle, police in Hartford shot to death a stabbing suspect. These were the most read stories on MassLive.com...
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