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New program to ensure a 'Home for the Brave'
By Katelyn Gendron
Reminder Assistant Editor
On July 2, Gov. Deval Patrick announced the formation of a multi-million-dollar "Home for the Brave" mortgage assistance program for the state's military ...
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Politicians 'dance' around issues at Ashe's annual fundraising picnic
By G. Michael Dobbs
Managing Editor
News Analysis
AGAWAM This reporter didn't arrive at Sheriff Michael Ashe's annual fundraising picnic on Wednesday until about 3:30 p.m. and I missed the p...
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Volunteers take time to aid those in need in Nigeria through HOPE Worldwide
By Katelyn Gendron
Reminder Assistant Editor
When Americans finally decide to use their precious vacation time each year they usually travel to Disney World, lounge on the beach at Cape Cod or go hi...
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Worthington Pond is a gorgeous getaway
By Natasha Clark
Assistant Managing Editor
SOMERS Though Dan Roulier refers to himself as a "city slicker," there is no urban sense about him as he drives his utility vehicle throughout his 90 acres ...
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Patrick: Cuts weren't 'happy decisions'
By G. Michael Dobbs
Managing Editor
HOLYOKE Considering the cuts Gov. Deval Patrick has made in line items that affect Western Massachusetts one might think his reception in Holyoke on Thursday nig...
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Xmas in July?
By Katelyn Gendron
Reminder Assistant Editor
The State Senate and House of Representatives have each endorsed their versions of the Transportation Bond Bill earmarking billions for infrastructure imp...
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GLOBAL WARMING
Drought in the Southwest and torrential rain in the middle of the nation have been attributed to the rising temperatures brought by global warming, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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Talk shows could save radio
By G. Michael Dobbs
Managing Editor
NEW YORK CITY Although radio as a medium may be struggling with decreased advertising sales and shrinking listeners, the executives, station owners and talk show...
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Reservists have families again; what about jobs?
By G. Michael Dobbs
Managing Editor
WESTOVER ARB Janis Renaud of Chicopee wanted to surprise her boyfriend, Technical Sgt. Ronald Viens, also of Chicopee, and turned up unexpectedly at his return on ...
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Stamp Out Hunger
By Katelyn Gendron
Reminder Assistant Editor
Keeping the shelves stocked at a food pantry in 2008 is no easy task. Rising fuel and food prices have forced many of these institutions to cut back thei...
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Business is good at '08 Toy Fair
By G. Michael Dobbs
Managing Editor
NEW YORK, NEW YORK Despite reports the country might be heading into a recession, representatives of local companies exhibiting at the 105th Annual American Intern...
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