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UMass students concerned about changes in health insurance coverage
UMass covers between 90 and 95 percent of insurance costs for the graduate employee organization as part of their contract. AMHERST – Some University of Massachusetts students are upset by the change...
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Massachusetts legislators set timetable for debating new casino bill
Gaming legislation is being discussed because of the importance of creating jobs and growing revenues for state and local governments, according to the offices of Senate President Therese Murray and...
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Amherst area youth take art to the streets this summer
The program aims to get youth to use public spaces for art. The Republican | Diane LedermanReid Duffy, 17, of Sunderland, refines his painting on a fence outside of Rao's in Amherst. He is one of the...
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Former Easthampton resident Harrison Madzy, charged with beating UMass...
Madzy has been held at the Hampshire County Jail and House of Corrections since his arrest May 13. The Republican | John Suchocki07.15.2011 | NORTHAMPTON - Harrison Madzy appears in court Friday....
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Atkins Farms considering opening 2nd market in former Cowls sawmill in North...
Amherst officials would like to see the creation of a village center in North Amherst. The Republican | John SuchockiThe former Cowls Lumber sawmill in North Amherst is being considering for a second...
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Massachusetts legislators enter new phase in fight over congressional...
State Sen. Stanley Rosenberg: It's a big factor that Western Massachusetts has only about 13 percent of the vote at the Statehouse. BOSTON -- A debate over congressional redistricting is entering a...
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Website extends influence of W.E.B. Du Bois writings
Since 2009, staff and those hired with grants have been scanning documents, describing what's being entered and building the website. umass.eduA screen shot from the site. AMHERST – Since word has...
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Amherst police Sgt. Jesus Arocho honored for work in school system
Throughout his career, Arocho has been very involved in the Amherst schools, participating in a number of programs and initiatives. Amherst police Sgt. Jesus Arocho AMHERST - Sgt. Jesus Arocho of the...
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Holyoke Care Center students get comfortable with tools and farming through...
The program was made possible with a $200,000 gift from the late Joan Hastings, who wanted to bring several groups together. Photo by Diane Lederman/The RepublicanDalisa Saldana of Chicopee welds her...
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New restaurants opening in Amherst, others moving to bigger spaces
A 2nd White Hut, 30 Boltwood and The Lumber Yard are among the new eateries coming to Amherst. The Republican | Diane LedermanThe former gallery space on Main Street is being transformed into the new...
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Western Massachusetts communities list meetings for the week
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Agawam Mon.- Board of Commissioners of the Agawam Housing Authority, 4:30 p.m., Country View Apartments at 95 N. Westfield St. School...
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High water table being eyed as cause of 2 train derailments in Amherst
Officials believe the high water table caused the railroad tracks to become unstable Republican file photoThe site of the first Amherst train derailment on Station Road. A second derailment followed...
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Milestone Ministries of Springfield informs Amherst it will no longer...
The Amherst Emergency shelter had 84 people stay, anywhere between one and 150 nights. AMHERST – Amherst officials will again seek a new agency to oversee its emergency shelter after Milestone...
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Expected temperatures in upper 90s have Western Massachusetts bracing for a...
The temperature is expected to reach 98 degrees Friday and several communities have opened cooling centers for people to escape the heat. Watch video Republican staff photo by Mark M. MurrayBruce...
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Amherst offers free swimming to keep residents cool
The pool is supervised by American Red Cross-certified lifeguards. Associated Press AMHERST – To help residents stay cool, Amherst Leisure Services and Supplemental Education is allowing all residents...
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$6 million Atkins corner road project in South Amherst moving ahead of schedule
The redesign is intended to improve safety and traffic flow with the use of two roundabouts. View Larger Map Photo by Diane Lederman/The Republican Baltazar crews work on a culvert on the south end of...
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Chicopee firefighters battle attic fire in scorching heat
The scorching heat will give way to more seasonable temperatures starting Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. This is an updated version of a story posted at 4:25 this afternoon. A...
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Amherst Select Board grants liquor license to High Horse, planned new...
The new restaurant plans to be open by the end of the year. Amherst Town Hall. AMHERST - The Select Board recently granted Jason DiCaprio a full liquor license for a new brewery called High Horse that...
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Western Massachusetts meetings announced for the week
Here is a list of major municipal meetings for the coming week: Agawam Mon.- Agawam Small Business Assistance Center, 8:30 a.m., Town Hall. Wed.- Agawam Historical Commission, 7 p.m., Capt. Charles...
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Iraqi students getting taste of America through summer leadership program at...
The program is funded by the United States Embassy in Baghdad, and implemented by the Academy for Educational Development. Photo by Diane Lederman / The Republican Kazhal Khalid Ahmed, Shaynaa Ali...
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