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NYPD: Brooklyn Bridge closed for investigation of abandoned car
The bomb squad and other investigators headed to the area to check out the vehicle. The Brooklyn BridgeAssociated Press [file] NEW YORK — Police say the Brooklyn Bridge is closed while they...
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Palmer School Superintendent Thomas Charko declines comment on report of...
The letter also included a photo that showed the gun was only slightly larger than a quarter. Palmer School Superintendent Thomas CharkoPhoto by Lori Stabile / The Republican Updates a story posted...
View ArticleSouth Hadley property owners could be fined for not mowing their lawns if...
A proposal dubbed "South Hadley Good Neighbor Bylaw" now winding its way through the town government review process calls for $100 fines to owners that habitually fail to take care of their property....
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Train derails in Maryland, explosion reported
Tweets from Baltimore County Police and Fire say several buildings have collapsed at the site and that Hazmat teams are responding. This photo provided by Kevin Lindemann, shows an explosion outside...
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Hugo Restall, expert on Asia, to speak on 'Why Chinese are Unhappy' at...
In a recent poll, Chinese citizens reported lower levels of happiness – despite unprecedented economic opportunity. SPRINGFIELD — The World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and the...
View Article3 defendants charged in UMass rape case ordered to submit DNA samples
Adam Liccardi, Caleb Womack and Emmanuel Toffee Bile of Pittsfield are charged with aggravated rape. A 4th defendant, Justin King, already has submitted his DNA. NORTHAMPTON — A Hampshire Superior...
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PM News Links: Drunken teens allegedly threw bottles at cops, Purple Heart...
A Colombian company that makes bulletproof vests is starting to export backpacks for children. 17 underage party-goers, parent, charged by police at Hingham bash [Boston Herald] Purple Heart recipient...
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Water main break at Frontier Regional High School under repair
The superintendent's office said school would not be disrupted on Wednesday. DEERFIELD - A water main break Tuesday afternoon at Frontier Regional High School has shut off water to the school while...
View ArticleMSNBC-TV host Rachel Maddow, Northampton Council President Bill Dwight team...
The Literacy Project needs to supplement budget because of budge cuts. NORTHAMPTON – For 29 years, the Greenfield-based Literacy Project has been offering classes to more than 400 students 10 months...
View ArticleCrews begin razing old Easthampton High School
The demolition of the old Easthampton High School will take about a month. EASTHAMPTON — Crews began demolishing the old Easthampton High School last week, and the work is expected to continue over...
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Palmer School Committee to discuss zero-tolerance policy after pupil...
Superintendent Thomas Charko took no public position on the incident Tuesday PALMER - The School Committee will review the district’s zero-tolerance policy on firearms after a kindergartner was...
View ArticleChicopee City Council forms casino impact committee
Nearby cities of Springfield and West Springfield are considering casnio resorts. CHICOPEE — With plans to open a casino in West Springfield or Springfield progressing, the City Council is taking...
View ArticleHolyoke police investigate shooting on Beech Street
One man was rushed to the hospital with gunshot injuries, police said. This is an update of a story originally posted at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday. HOLYOKE — One man was rushed to the hospital following a...
View ArticleSTCC School of Nursing pins 67 new nurses as Class of 2013
Class speaker Cornelius Maddox called the STCC School of Nursing "the best nursing school in the world and the universe." SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College School of Nursing pinned...
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Pine Point, Liberty Street branch libraries would be closed under proposed...
The new city budget being presented to the Springfield City Council will result in no layoffs, but includes the closure of the Pine Point and Liberty Street branch libraries. Hours will increase at...
View ArticleProtesters urge Rhode Island to default on money it owes for Curt Schilling's...
About 20 people marched Tuesday to the Statehouse, where they met with two state lawmakers who oppose paying the more than $100 million the state owes bond holders on the 38 Studios deal. PROVIDENCE,...
View ArticleMassachusetts asks for dismissal of suit against casino law
State officials are asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a private company against a provision in the Massachusetts casino law that gave preference to a native American tribe in the...
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Obituaries today: Michael Peretti was mechanic for H.P. Hood and Sears & Roebuck
Obituaries from The Republican. Michael Peretti Michael P. Peretti, 61, passed away on Sunday. He was born in Springfield and grew up in Agawam. He graduated from Putnam Vocational High School in...
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Police arrest Southampton resident Thomas Pitoniak after car chase starts in...
The chase went through seven Hampshire County communities before ending on a Southampton lawn. 03.09.11 | Photo by Julian Feller-Cohen â A South Hadley Police Department cruiser. SOUTHAMPTON -- A...
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Holyoke Richard Welch scholarship winners are Tyler Lecler, Alyssa Hurley,...
Scholarship winners are attending HCC, Western New England University or Smith College and San Diego State University. The scholarship is named for Richard M. Welch, who died in 2002 and is shown in...
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