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State Police find dead moose on Pike, troopers wonder who hit it
State Police found a dead moose at the side of the Mass Pike in Blandford, but received no report from the driver of the vehicle that hit it. Moose stand 6 to 8 feet tall at the shoulder and weigh...
View ArticleJodi Arias victim's family makes dramatic statement
Steven Alexander stood before the jury, looked up at a family picture and grimaced and cried as he ticked off the list of problems that have befallen him in the five years since his brother was...
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East Longmeadow police arrest Springfield resident Frances Santamaria on drug...
The suspect was found to be in possession of marijuana and prescription drugs which he was not authorized to have. EAST LONGMEADOW -- A disturbance at Peppa’s Pizza Thursday afternoon led to the...
View ArticleGov. Deval Patrick heading home from Ireland trade visit
Gov. Deval Patrick is returning from a trade mission to Ireland with Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray. BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick is returning from a trade mission to Ireland with...
View ArticleFamed 'hatchet hitchhiker' arrested in New Jersey homicide
A homeless, hatchet-wielding hitchhiker who became an Internet hero earlier this year was arrested Thursday for allegedly beating a New Jersey lawyer to death inside his home. By KATIE ZEZIMA,...
View ArticleRussian and American spies square off
The embarrassing arrest of a suspected CIA officer in Moscow is the latest reminder that, even after the Cold War, the U.S. and Russia are engaged in an espionage battle with secret tactics, spying...
View ArticlePresident Obama vows to end 'scourge' of military sex abuse
President Barack Obama is pledging to eliminate the "scourge" of sexual assault in the military while cautioning that it will take a long and sustained effort by all military members. By LOLITA C....
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Easthampton police urge vigilance as they probe rash of residential break-ins...
Break-ins have also been reported in Amherst, Northampton, Southampton and Southwick. EASTHAMPTON -- Police urge residents here and in surrounding communities to be vigilant as they continue to...
View ArticleFallen New Bedford Marine's posthumous Purple Heart stolen
The father of a New Bedford Marine killed in Iraq says he's heartbroken that a thief broke into his home and stole his son's posthumous Purple Heart. NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — The father of a New...
View ArticleBeer being created to honor slain MIT officer
A Massachusetts microbrewery is creating a beer in honor of slain Massachusetts Institute of Technology police officer Sean Collier. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts microbrewery is creating a...
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Mohegan Sun announces partnership with Finard Properties for retail...
The announcement comes after Northeast Realty's announcement earlier this week also regarding retail development for the site off Thorndike Street. An artist's rendering of the proposed Mohegan Sun...
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Chicopee City Council approves money for paving of lot at the site of the...
The project was originally expected to cost $350,000 but hidden problems ballooned the price to more than $1 million. This photograph was taken as the city prepared to demolish of the Market Square...
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Probe begins after Connecticut train collision injures about 70 commuters
About 700 people were on board the Metro-North trains when one heading east from New York City's Grand Central Station to New Haven derailed about 6:10 p.m. just outside Bridgeport, MTA and Bridgeport...
View ArticleAgawam having discussions with Hard Rock International, MGM about potential...
Communities surrounding casinos may get reimbursement from them in areas such as traffic, public safety and the environment. AGAWAM – The mayor’s Casino Advisory Committee is negotiating with Hard...
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Brimfield to consider creating adult entertainment district
The proposed adult entertainment district would be "from the westerly side of Monson Road to the easterly side of what was now or formally known as Bradway Road for a depth of 500 feet" from the...
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Development of Cedar Ridge condominiums in Wilbraham to continue as planned...
So far 25 condominium units have been built. Michael S. Gordon, The Republican WILBRAHAM - With its bid to purchase additional land defeated at Monday’s annual Town Meeting, development of Cedar...
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Obituaries today: Bessie Jean Emery worked at Sears and Roebuck and Ampad in...
Obituaries from The Republican. Bessie Jean Emery Bessie Jean Emery, 68, passed away on May 6. She was born in Americus, Ga., the second-oldest of 15 brothers and sisters. She attended Holyoke High...
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Person found unresponsive in pool in Wilbraham
The incident was reported at 5:30 p.m. This story has been updated. To read the updated story, click here. Republican file photo WILBRAHAM - A person was rushed to Baystate Medical Center Saturday...
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Bay Path College graduates told to seize the day
Nearly 700 graduates received degrees on Saturday. SPRINGFIELD - “Carpe Diem!,” Bay Path College President Carol A. Leary told the 650 graduates gathered at the college’s 116th commencement on...
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Up to 60 injured after car drives into Virginia parade
The injuries ranged from critical to superficial, he said. Three of the victims were flown by helicopters to regional hospitals. Another 12 to 15 were taken by ambulance. The rest were treated at the...
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