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UMass cancels talk by Ray Luc Levasseur, convicted for involvement in series of bombing protesting U.S. policies

By Diane Lederman

November 06, 2009, 12:57PM

A university spokesman said the event was canceled because of strong community opposition. Full story »

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Trial delayed for Edward Fleury in connection with death of 8-year-old boy who died after accidental UZI shooting

By Buffy Spencer

November 05, 2009, 11:36PM

Pelham Police Chief Edward Fleury and Domenico Spano face charges of involuntary manslaughter. Full story »

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Dana Automotive to stop selling Chevrolets in Northampton

By Jim Kinney

November 05, 2009, 8:00PM

Dana Goodfield said it was too big an investment to create a new Chevrolet dealership. Full story »

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Amherst Town Meeting approves resolution to support resettlement of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Western Massachusetts

By Diane Lederman

November 04, 2009, 10:27PM

Part of the resolution urged Congress to repeal the ban that prohibits such things. Full story »

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Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst focuses tours on The Evergreens next door in wake of recent ceiling collapse

By Diane Lederman

November 04, 2009, 3:30PM

Executive director Jane Wald said she’s not sure when the main building will reopen for tours. Full story »

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UMass police seeking help following report of sexual assault at W.E.B. Du Bois Library

By Diane Lederman

November 04, 2009, 1:53PM

The incident reportedly occurred in the women’s bathroom on the 19th floor. Full story »

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2 anonymous donors give $125 million to Amherst College

By Diane Lederman

November 04, 2009, 12:00AM

Both donors asked to remain anonymous, preferring that the focus of their gifts be on the college rather than on themselves, college president Anthony Marx said. Full story »

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Student government members complain that student funds have been used in Jason Vassell defense

By Fred Contrada

November 02, 2009, 7:45PM

Vassell is awaiting trail on two counts of aggravated assault and battery. Full story »

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UMass plans to open urban design center in downtown Springfield

By Peter Goonan

October 29, 2009, 8:30PM

Plans call for the center to be located at 3-7 Elm St., and to provide a variety of programs in architecture, landscape architecture, conservation and regional planning. Full story »

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Family of Misty Bassi, killed while riding bicycle in Amherst, urges leniency for Parvin Niroomand, sentenced to 3 years probation

By Nancy Gonter

October 29, 2009, 12:55PM

Bassi's father told a judge that the family does not want Niroomand to drive again. Full story »

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UMass to host Raymond Luc Levasseur, found innocent of revolutionary violence in 1989, as part of colloquium on social change

By Diane Lederman

October 28, 2009, 11:00PM

The planned event 12 has drawn e-mails and calls from members of the New Jersey and Massachusetts fraternal orders of police who want the talk canceled. Full story »

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