Springfield police said a city man attacked another, kicking him in the head with his steek-toed boots.  Full story »

Many large retailers hope to be able to add staff during the holiday season.  Full story »

She said women’s voices are the most disenfranchised in the world. Full story »

Plans to regionalize small school systems as a way of saving money appear to be on hold. Full story »

The Dow slipped 14 points Friday, although it was up 47 for the week. Full story »

Palmer Town Councilor Paul Burns said his support of casinos "depends on the formula." Full story »

One councilor said he found out he owed the money when he saw it posted on a bulletin board in town hall.  Full story »

The finalists are interim Town Administrator Jennifer L. Wolowicz; Paul Beecher, formerly the town administrator in Dover, N.H.; and William Ketcham, formerly the town administrator in Adams.  Full story »

Springfield's obesity rate and the nutrition factors are really about one-and-a-half times the state rate, said. Helen R. Caulton-Harris, the city’s health director and a member of the leadership council. Full story »

Sen. Michael R. Knapik, R-Westfield, led the battle against the two holidays. Full story »

Lysak received 1,165 votes to 1,084 for Orlando Ramos in the recount. Full story »

As the trial for Celeste Benoit, of Longmeadow, nears, lawyers are wrangling about what testimony a jury should be allowed to hear. Full story »

State health officials said a total of 17 people in Massachusetts, including two children, have died since the H1NI outbreak began earlier this year.  Full story »

The Town Council also proposed a new tax rate of $17.65 to $17.75 per $1,000 valuation. Full story »