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Two Amherst seniors returning to Kenya this summer instead of college in the...
Abby Tuominen and Shira Kaufman are raising money to build a library at a girls orphanage in Kenya. . Photo by Diane Lederman/RepublicanAbby Tuominen, left, of Shutesbury, and Shira Kaufman, of...
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UMass trustees recommending a 7.5 percent fee hike
Proposed fee hikes mean more than an $800 increase for most students. The Republican / John Suchocki AMHERST - In-state Students attending the University of Massachusetts here should expect to pay on...
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Station Road in Amherst still closed a crews work to clear train derailment
The derailment caused heavy damage to the tracks. Michael S. Gordon | The Republican06.012011 | AMHERST - Crews from R J Corman Derailment Services, LLC work to remove derailed freight cars at the...
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UMass tornado chaser: Springfield tornadoes were 'uncharacteristic'
ABC40 meteorologist Dan Brown said the number of tornadoes that touched down "is almost unheard of in our terrain. It's fairly hilly, it breaks the tornado down." Stephen Frasier loves tornadoes....
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Violent Massachusetts tornadoes not unprecedented, according to climate...
Massachusetts averages three tornadoes per year and the same amount of violent tornadoes per 10,000 miles as Texas, Missouri and Tennessee. Tornado coverage Live Updates: Region's tornado recovery...
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2011 tornado season has seen increase in storms, record death toll
More than 1,300 twisters have been reported, doubling the total at this point last year. Storm damage is seen in downtown after a tornado in Springfield, Mass., Wednesday, June 1, 2011. (AP...
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Western Massachusetts communities announce meetings for the week of June 6
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Amherst Mon.- Town Meeting Coordinating Committee, 3 p.m., Town Hall. Tues.- Jones Library Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., Jones Library....
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UMass Amherst Chancellor Robert Holub's future unclear, as evaluation...
Initially, the evaluation committee was expected to present its report to the UMass Board of Trustees on Wednesday. File photo by Michael Beswick / The RepublicanUMass Amherst Chancellor Robert C....
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Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo eyes casinos debate for July
State legislators may attempt to pass a casino bill by veto-proof margins if no deal is reached in advance with Gov. Deval Patrick. File photo | The RepublicanHouse Speaker Robert DeLeo is shown...
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Amherst residents file suit against the town to stop solar project on capped...
Town Meeting last month authorized Amherst Town Manager John P. Musante to enter into the long-term lease for the project. File photo by Diane Lederman /The RepublicanThis is the site of the proposed...
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District 1 Palmer Town Councilor Philip Hebert faces challenge from Carl Bryant
Three candidates are running for three at-large town councilor positions. Inclumbent Palmer Town Councilor Philip Hebert, left, is facing a challenge for his District 1 seat from Carl Bryant in the...
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University of Massachusetts trustees approve 7.5 % increase in student fees
About 15-20 students chanted "shame, shame" during a meeting of the UMass Board of Trustees in Boston. File photo by Michael Beswick / The RepublicanThe image of astronaut Col. Catherine Coleman is...
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Amherst officials to proceed with solar project at former landfill despite...
Residents near the landfill filed suit Tuesday against officials charging they violated an agreement with the state that restricts the use of the landfill to active or passive recreation. Amherst Town...
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Severe thunderstorms batter Western Massachusetts
A National Grid spokesman said Hampden County was hit harder than any other county in the state with power failures. 7:05 p.m. - The Associated Press is quoting a National Grid spokesman as saying...
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More than 20,000 customers are without power after heavy rain and lightning...
Work crews might not be unable to restore power to some customers until the weekend. SPRINGFIELD – Heavy winds sent trees sprawling onto Interstate 91 in Franklin County and elsewhere while more than...
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U.S. Rep. John Olver celebrates 20 years in Congress, faces redistricting and...
U.S. Rep. John W. Olver held a fundraiser and event at the Log Cabin in Holyoke to celebrate 20 years in Congress. The Republican | Dave RobackU.S. Rep. John Olver, D-Amherst, left, talks to...
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John Ebbets to leave Hampshire County United Way for UMass Fine Arts Center
Ebbets wants to take better stock of the Fine Arts Center before he offers an opinion about its needs, but said one of his goals will be to increase its visibility. John E. Ebbets NORTHAMPTON – United...
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Amherst High School Principal Mark Jackson praises Class of 2011 for...
Senior class president Darius "DJ" Peyton said the next Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey or Steve Jobs could be among the graduates. The Republican | David MolnarAmherst Regional High School Senior Class...
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Western Massachusetts communities list meetings for the coming week
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Agawam Mon.- Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m., Agawam Public Library. Tues.- Agawam Cultural Council, 7 p.m., Agawam Public Library. School...
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UMass president Jack Wilson refuses to comment on seeking Attorney General...
University of Massachusetts Chancellor Robert C. Holub sent a letter to UMass President Jack M. Wilson demanding the Attorney General's office investigate the leak of Holub's confidential evaluation...
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