Academy sale clears hurdle
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 21:12:16 -0700
AGAWAM - A $12 million project to revamp the former state police training academy into housing for homeless veterans has been approved by the Legislature and is expected to get the go-ahead from the governor over the weekend.
Obituaries 7-30-10
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:00:33 -0700
West Barnstable — Raymond Jacob Aittaniemi, 83, of West Barnstable passed away peacefully July 23, 2010, at his home, with his family around him. Mr. Aittaniemi lived his entire life on the family farm on High Street.
Could a pick-up artist be charged with rape?
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:42:55 -0700
If you get a girl to sleep with you by saying you own a multi-million dollar hedge fund and drive a Maserati, can you be prosecuted on the charge of "rape by deception"? Rape - Maserati - Hedge fund - Crime - Makes and Models
Trial date firm in mob killing
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:52:14 -0700
NEW YORK - A federal judge in Manhattan has refused to move a Nov. 1 trial date for defendants charged in a Western Massachusetts Mafia murder case, despite a deluge of new charges and new arrests.
2 more arrested in Bruno murder
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:38:16 -0700
SPRINGFIELD - A cluster of Western Massachusetts gangsters went on a murderous tear in 2003, plotting a string of killings and would-be killings to boost their stock in the region's organized-crime rackets, according to a new indictment in federal court in Manhattan.
2 face charges related to Bruno murder
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:40:46 -0700
The FBI arrested two more Western Massachusetts men to face charges in the murder of reputed Springfield mob boss Al Bruno.
Longmeadow boys and girls teams combined to win The Republican Trophy for seventh time in eight years
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:55:14 -0700
The Republican Trophy Academic Year 2009-10 OVERALL STANDINGS Combined boys and girls rankings Large school 1. Longmeadow 2. East Longmeadow 3. Minnechaug 4. Northampton 5. Amherst 6. South Hadley 7. Agawam 8. Westfield 9. Ludlow 10. Belchertown About the rankings: Based on point system rankings solely from finishes at postseason sectional tournaments.
Bay State Games results for Sunday, July 11
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 19:29:06 -0700
The 2010 Bay State Summer Games began Sunday with baseball at Bentley University. The Games will run until Sunday, July 18, with competition in more two dozen sports. Here are Saturday's results.
Teen accidentally shoots self in head
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:59:40 -0700
A teenager from Hampshire County is recovering after accidentally shooting himself in the head Sunday night.
Conor Reynolds, Kevin Ziomek, Andre King, Sara Li among names to remember from school sports year
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:40:13 -0700
The 2009-10 high school sports season brought about another stellar academic year of memorable stories. The spirit of sportsmanship, individual and team accomplishments took the forefront of local news.
Colleges combine forces
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:38:58 -0700
SOUTHBRIDGE - It was not to be confused with a Westfield State College reunion, but Owl alums such as former state police Col. Thomas J. Foley, Southbridge Police Chief Daniel R. Charette and state Rep. Geraldo Alicea, D-Charlton, celebrated the school's criminal justice program coming here.
WSC expands justice program
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:45:15 -0700
WESTFIELD - Westfield State College will expand its criminal justice program to Southbridge with a $600,000 grant announced Wednesday by the college and U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Springfield.
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Senate green lights three casinos
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:42:04 -0700
Senate 25-15, approved a complicated and lengthy 123-page bill that would authorize three resort casinos to be built in Massachusetts. Supporters said that this would create up to 15,000 new permanent jobs, 9,000 construction jobs and generate up to $600 million in annual tax revenue.
Senate approves casino bill
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:32:02 -0700
The House and Senate Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local senators on five roll calls from the week of June 28 to July 2. All of the Senate roll calls are on proposed amendments to the bill that would allow the construction of three casinos in Massachusetts. There were no roll calls in the House last week.
Wellesley's senators vote against casinos
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:13:57 -0700
Beacon Hill Roll Call records the votes of local senators on five roll calls from the week of June 28-July 2. All of the Senate roll calls are on proposed amendments to the bill that would allow the construction of three casinos in Massachusetts. There were no roll calls in the House last week. Wellesley's senators turned thumbs down on the bill.
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