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FourFathers works to promote bonding between dads and daughters
First event set March 6. The FourFathers with some of the daughters. Seated from left: Scott A. Williams, Bill Scatolini with three daughters, Jenna, 6, Ava, 3, and Mia, 8. Behind them are Sofia Nardi...
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Papal primer: Dove landing on shoulder elected one pope and other historical...
Technically, any baptized male can be elected pope. A photo reproduction of the two envelopes and of the set of four stamps issued by the Vatican City on March 1 on the occasion of the vacant see. The...
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Storyteller Sharon Kennedy will present life of an Irish mill worker at...
Ficitional account is in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Storyteller Sharon Kennedy as Mary O'Connell, Lowell mill worker and Irish immigrant. Submitted Professional storyteller Sharon Kennedy will spin...
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Junior Achievement, Springfield Falcons partner to offer sports career program
JA Young Entrepreneurs allows students to explore careers in sports and event management, including promoting and managing a Junior Achievement Night at the Falcons home game on March 20 at the...
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Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Westfield: Ozzie the duck scholarship...
By Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Westfield WESTFIELD — Since 1949, Stanley Park has been a haven of natural beauty and tranquility for the Westfield community. The serenity of this special place...
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Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Westfield continues to help local families...
Since it was established in 1962, the foundation has awarded 5,444 scholarships totaling nearly $2.6 million. Last year, 150 scholarships were given with a combined value of $106,500. Cynthia M....
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Discontent in Rome: American cardinals 'slapped down' for daily press...
Sessions drawing thousands of drawings. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle sits as he waits for the start of a vespers celebration in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on March. 6 Associated Press By...
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At Gould's Maple Sugarhouse, 'people come from all over' for blueberry...
Shelburne farm just opened for its 53rd season. Helen E. Gould, of Gould's Maple Sugarhouse in Shelburne, serves up the sugar on snow to long time customers Lisette and Bertrand Grondin, of Enfield,...
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International Women's Day: Librarian Jean Canosa Albano's passion is keeping...
Editor's note: In conjunction with International Women's Day on March 8, The Republican is featuring more than a dozen area women and their accomplishments in profiles during March, which is also...
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Don't say no to this anchovy sandwich
Trying is believing. Associated Press Stay with me on this one. We're going to make an open-faced anchovy sandwich. And you're going to love it. Admittedly, that's a tall order for a sandwich that...
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Catholic cardinals fail to set date for papal conclave as daily meetings,...
Pre-conclave meetings viewed as important to sizing up candidates. ardinals leave at the end of a vespers celebration in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on March 6, 2013. Associated Press By...
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International Women's Day: Noted acupuncturist Bailing Li worked and...
Her patients include cardiologist, neurosurgeons and pediatricians. Bailing Li operates Total Health Acupuncture in West Springfield. Judith Kelliher In China, Bailing Li was a professional...
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International Women's Day: Carol McMurrich's loss inspired her to help other...
She established Empty Arms Bereavement Group . Carol McMurrich founded the Empty Arms Support Group for others who have experienced infant loss, miscarriage, stillborn or infant death. Republican...
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International Women's Day: Frances Crowe going strong for peace and justice...
The signs and posters in Crowe's house could be a museum exhibit on the history of activism. Frances Crowe and Sojourner Truth. Michael S. Gordon She might be getting older, but Northampton resident...
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International Women's Day: Susan Jaye-Kaplan believes in and helps kids...
She helps thousands of children know the world through getting them donated books to read. Susan Jaye-Kaplan Submitted photo When Susan Jaye-Kaplan was a child, she touched the Great Wall of China,...
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International Women's Day: Susan Mareneck likes helping others while learning...
She directs the Montague Catholic Social Ministries. Susan Mareneck, executive director of Montague Catholic Social Ministries, stands outside the ministry on Third Street in the Turners Falls section...
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'Latino Folk Tales' head to Eric Carle Museum
Sixty-three images from Puerto Rican, Mexican and South American artists. Vejigante masks, princesses, evil creatures, courage and bravery are all a part of Latino folktales. An exhibit titled "Latino...
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Wanted: Pastoral pope who can double as tough taskmaster
Conservative hardliners seen as possible candidates. Faithful are seen in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, March 11. Cardinals have gathered for their final day of talks before the conclave to...
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Benedict's personal secretary will be present when cardinals take their oath...
Archbishop Georg Gaenswein will work closely with future pope. Police officers are seen outside St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Monday, March 11, 2013. Cardinals have gathered for their final day...
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Senior cleric tells cardinals before conclave to work together for 'unity of...
Italian press reports much division among cardinals. Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley, of the archdiocese of Boston, attends a Mass for the election of a new pope celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Sodano...
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