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Massachusetts teachers union endorses Elizabeth Warren for U.S. Senate

Feb 9, 2012 6:40 pm

The Massachusetts Teachers Union is backing Elizabeth Warren in her effort to become the Democratic nominee tapped with the task of unseating Republican U.S...

Call for sources: Proposed cutbacks at Westover and Barnes air bases

Feb 9, 2012 6:12 pm

Are you a retired member of the armed forces from either of these locations, or have a business that fears losing customers if there are cutbacks? ...

Petition filed for non-binding casino vote in Brimfield

Feb 9, 2012 5:33 pm

Resorts International executive Bill Hornbuckle will discuss the petition with media this afternoon at the company's local office on Route 20. ...

Granby considers buying land around Forge Pond, near Mount Holyoke Range State Park for conservation purposes

Feb 9, 2012 5:00 pm

“It's the closest you can get to being on the ocean in Granby!” GRANBY – The town&am...

Coakley expected to sign on to national foreclosure settlement

Feb 9, 2012 4:21 pm

With the Department of Justice preparing to announce a settlement Thursday morning between the five largest lenders in the United States and attorneys gener...

'Homework Helper' program offered at Monson High School

Feb 9, 2012 4:00 pm

Homework Helper helps students who are not able or unwilling to complete out-of-school assignments, and helps those may not feel comfortable seeking extra h...

Todd Gazda, Diana Roy finalists for Ludlow school superintendent job

Feb 9, 2012 3:25 pm

Gazda is principal at Gateway Regional Middle School in Huntington Roy is curriculum director for the Ludlow public schools. F...

U.S. Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren focusing on Scott Brown, not the Democratic primary

Feb 9, 2012 3:10 pm

Technically, Warren isn't yet the Democratic candidate in the U.S. senate race in Massachusetts. But she's already looking beyond the Demo...

Police in Deerfield and Bernardston part of ongoing probe into more than 100 burglaries committed in five states

Feb 9, 2012 2:43 pm

Investigators have recently arrested 7 suspects from Vermont and New Hampshire. File photo DEERFIELD - Police here and in Be...

Westfield Gas and Electric Department customers can expect to see lower bills

Feb 9, 2012 2:00 pm

Monthly savings should be about $12.50 for customers using both electricity and natural gas. WESTFIELD – A combina...