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Casino pros, cons discussed in presentation to Franklin County municipal officials

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By David Vallette

November 20, 2009, 11:13PM
Palmer Town Councilor Paul Burns said his support of casinos "depends on the formula." Full story »
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Western Mass. families finalize adoptions as part of National Adoption Day

By George Graham, The Republican

November 20, 2009, 1:31PM
Celebrations took place in Hampden and Franklin-Hampshire juvenile courts. Full story »
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April Eastman of Conway released again on own recognizance after promising to report for drug screenings

By Fred Contrada

November 19, 2009, 5:30PM
The 46-year-old woman has twice before violated the terms of her release on drug charges. Full story »
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Granby native Christopher Waddell becomes 1st paraplegic to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa

By Sandra Constantine

November 14, 2009, 3:00PM
He became paralyzed from his waist down after breaking his back in a skiing accident at the Berkshire East Ski Area in Charlemont  Full story »
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Northfield Mount Hermon school receives $1 million gift from Elizabeth Compton, a 1972 graduate and spouse of a top NFL official

By Patrick Johnson

November 12, 2009, 7:29PM
Alumna Elizabeth Compton's $1 million gift will help Northfield Mount Hermon install artificial turf on two athletic fields. Full story »
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Berkshire East Ski Area wins OK from Charlemont to build wind turbine

By Jim Kinney

November 10, 2009, 4:30PM
Construction of the 331-foot, $2.9 million windmill, is expected allow the ski area to double its snowmaking capacity. Full story »
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One fire captain injured and 21 people left homeless in a Greenfield fire

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By Jeanette DeForge

November 08, 2009, 8:40PM
Six residents trapped on fire escape had to be rescued by firefighters Sunday. Full story »
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Overnight crash in Colrain sends motorist to Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield

By George Graham, The Republican

October 28, 2009, 8:33AM
A passenger fled the scene before state police arrived. Full story »
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Federal Court magistrate rules Franklin County Jail strip search policy unconstitutional

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By Diane Lederman

October 23, 2009, 1:27PM
Officials found legally responsible for the constitutional violation. Full story »
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Michael Dreslinski of Clinton convicted of setting fire to abandoned Usher Mill paper factory in Erving

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By Nancy Gonter

October 20, 2009, 6:58PM
Authorities said Dreslinski and John Rousseau, of Clinton, also set fire to the former home of the author of “Mary Had a Little Lamb.”  Full story »
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42-year-old Chicopee woman, lost while mountain biking in remote area of Montague, safely found Monday night after 4-hour search and rescue

By George Graham, The Republican

October 20, 2009, 9:33AM
A state police helicopter used a light to guide rescuers to the woman/ Full story »
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Sunny, brisk Columbus Day weather draws leaf-peepers out all over Western Mass.

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By Jim Kinney

October 12, 2009, 7:24PM
Perfect autumn weather drew visitors outside for some stunning views. Full story »
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Mass. to get nearly $2.2 million from Obama administration to improve scenic roadways

By The Associated Press

October 11, 2009, 4:45AM
Some $750,000 will be used for a land protection project on the Mohawk Trail Scenic Byway. Full story »
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Scattered power outages linger in Western Massachusetts, mostly in Franklin and Berkshire counties

By George Graham, The Republican

October 08, 2009, 8:14AM
Wind gusts of up to 25 mph are expected for Western Massachusetts Thursday morning. Full story »
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11 Pioneer Valley agencies get nearly $900,000 in Mass. grants to help homeless people

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By Peter Goonan

October 07, 2009, 5:21PM
State and federal grants targeting the homeless and those at risk of homelessness have totaled nearly $7 million in recent weeks. Full story »
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