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Carrie Saldo, host of WGBY's 'Connecting Point,' leaving station for Denver...
Pittsfield native with station since 2010. Carrie Saldo The Republican Carrie Saldo, host and producer of WGBY’s popular nightly public affairs program, "Connecting Point," will leave the Western...
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Westfield State University students volunteer in Granada, Nicaragua
"It was an eye-opening and humbling experience for our students to realize how good you have it. That is a truly remarkable gift," said Kathi Bradford, director of alumni relations and one of the...
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Susan Landry named project director of Link to Libraries' new Business Book...
Business Book Link, a program of Link to Libraries, connects companies with underprivileged elementary schools and their students. Susan B. Landry, new project director of Link to Libraries' Business...
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Springfield Central High School students honored at Boston Globe Scholastic...
Phung Bui won the Gold Key award, and Traveis Dykes, Rachel Poirier, Jean La, Holly Stronczek, Kamari Robinson, Octavia McAllister and Kathiria Ortiz received honorable mentions. Central High School...
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Northampton Cooperative Bank offers Richard C. Aquadro Engineering Scholarship
This is a four-year scholarship of $2,000 per year, or $8,000 in total, intended to help cover the cost of tuition. Northampton Cooperative Bank is accepting applications through April 30 for the...
View ArticleSpringfield Falcons take on young fans in floor hockey event
"I don't think anyone knew what to expect, but it was great to see (Tower Square) full and the kids' enthusiasm," Falcons captain Ryan Craig said. By GREG CAMERON SPRINGFIELD - This season, not many...
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News analysis: Election of Francis points to a Catholic Church in historic...
Church in the Southern Hemisphere accounts for 70 percent of all Catholics. Worshipers pack the Metropolitan Cathedral during the evening Mass in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 13, 2013. Latin...
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Pope Francis thanks his 'predecessor' Benedict, the cardinals and references...
Address to College of Cardinals as part of transition. Pope Francis is greeted by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone as he meets the Cardinals for the first time after his election, at the Vatican on March 15....
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What happened in the papal conclave: Bergoglio 'strong contender' from beginning
Some surprises changes but steady support elected the Argentinian. In this photo made available by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis delivers his speech as he meets the...
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Vatican calls 'Dirty War' criticism of Bergoglio 'anti-clerical'; releases...
Debated over what former cardinal did during Argentinian's military dictatorship. In this photo made available by the Vatican newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, Pope Francis delivers his speech as he...
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The story behind Pope Francis' election: He emerged as strong contender in...
By the fourth ballot on Wednesday -- the fifth since the conclave had begun -- Bergoglio passed the threshold of 77 votes on his way to upwards of 90 votes out of 115. It was just before 7 p.m., a...
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Francis of Assisi influence seen as one of both proselytizer, peacemaker
He did join the Crusades, but reasons debated. Detail of St. Francis of Assisi from "Madonna Enthroned with the Child, St. Francis and four Angels," a fresco executed by Giovanni Cimabue between...
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The 'other' Francis: Don't dismiss influence of St. Francis Xavier in...
He was a founder of the Jesuits who evangelized as far as Japan. Indian Catholics pray at the Holy Name Cathedral in Mumbai, India, on March 15, 2013. Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected...
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Holyoke-born sculptor Douglas 'DJ' Garrity seeks to raise money for Dublin...
Tribute to Constance Markievicz, Padraic Pearse and James Connolly. A portrait carved by Douglas John "D.J." Garrity in the native limestone of France's Loire Vallley of Stephanie de Montsoreau that...
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From the 'Irish Legacy': Nanny Ellie's soda bread takes home the prize
Judged the best by the Ancient Order of Hibernians James A. Curran Division One of Hampden-Hampshire counties. Tracy A. Trial in her Holyoke kitchen with her son, Dax Trial, 4. Republican MICHAEL S....
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Original Western Massachusetts Home & Garden Show celebrates 'the way we live...
Also back from hiatus will be daily cooking demonstrations. Brad Campbell, executive director of Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Western Massachusetts that presents the annual Original...
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Reach for the Stars: Meteoroid crash in Russia gives Earth one big...
Scientists believe that what shattered the glass was the explosion as the meteoroid broke apart, as well as the pressure waves that were created as it slowed down. These low frequency waves are known...
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Franklin County Technical School schedules first musical 'Little Shop of...
The popular musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," directed by Daniel Prasol, with musical direction by David Maloney, will be performed Friday and Saturday at the Shea Theater. Franklin County Technical...
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Greater Holyoke YMCA unveils Fit Zone room to promote exercise, healthy...
This is all new equipment that was paid for with grant funding from Good Sports and the United Way Johnny Garcia, 11, a student at the Holyoke Community Charter School, uses a new piece of youth-sized...
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Original Western Massachusetts Home & Garden Show opens today with vendors...
Some 350 exhibitors on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield. Marjorie Currie and Andrew Osgood, owners of Shades on Wheels in Agawam. Republican photo by JOHN SUCHOCKI...
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