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'Race to Nowhere' film on today's approach to student achievement gets area...
Discussion will follow 7 p.m. screening at Springfield Jewish Community Center. With school back in full swing, high school and even middle school students are feeling pressure to succeed academically...
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AIDS awareness vigil set Oct. 13 in Springfield
HIV/ADS takes a disproportionate toll on black and Hispanic/Latino communities. Republican file photoCarlos Vega, of Springfield, holds candles as he takes part in a 2006 AIDS awareness march on Main...
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Springfield Museums invites you to create a gingerbread house
Design plans must be submitted by Nov. 11. File photo The Springfield Museums are seeking designs for this year's exhibit, "Gingerbread Fantasy." They must be submitted by Nov. 11. The Springfield...
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Red Cross urges trick-or-treaters to stay safe in wake of storm by writing...
Alternative and feel-good way to celebrate in wake of unsafe streets. Republican photo by DAVID MOLNARKrista Benoit shovels the snow from her sidewalks in front of her Northampton home where a tree...
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Republican announces topics for 2012 Kids in Print Contest
Students in grades 1-12 are invited to write or create artwork on the theme of “Inspirational Women.” International Women's Day logoThe Republican Newspaper has announced the topics for their annual...
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The Republican's Talented Teens in the Arts: Nominations wanted!
Special section dedicated to talented high school students in music, dance, theater, art; April 13 deadline. Republican photo by DON TREEGERPalmer High's Valerie Ochs was among last year's Talented...
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Area maple sugar shacks brewing up that liquid gold
It's that time of year again in New England for breakfasts of pancakes and syrup. Photo by JANICE BEETLE GODLESKI Jeff Mason, co-owner of The Red Bucket in Worthington, feeds the fire at the maple...
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Holyoke Catholic High School sets student art show, a capella choir concert
The student art show component of the evening will feature paintings, drawings and sculpture, and the choir focuses on singing songs of peace and freedom. Submitted photoHolyoke Catholic High School...
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Azell Cavaan: Small size key to success of Springfield Public Schools' Early...
Students in the Early College High School program succeed - 100 percent of grads are accepted into college - because they've made a commitment to do better. The Republican | Don TreegerDwight Hall,...
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Springfield Rescue Mission seeks toiletries to fill Hope Totes for needy
Deoderant, razors and shaving cream are especially needed, and underwear and socks for men, women and children would be welcome. Submitted photoA young friend of the Springfield Rescue Mission holds...
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Chess club at East Longmeadow library offers kids all the right moves
Between 15 and 20 children ranging from kindergarten age to eighth-graders square off against each other every week; an additional chess program, with an emphasis on strategy, is planned. Photo by...
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Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Westfield marks 50 years
In 2011, the foundation awarded almost $102,000 in scholarships, the most in the organization's history. Photo by Manon L. Mirabelli Cynthia A. Neary, left, director of the Citizens' Scholarship...
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Robert Bardwell: Culture shift needed to prevent dropouts
The entire community - business owners, civic groups, municipal workers and senior citizens - must join in the effort to change the status quo, not just the educators and caregivers. The Republican...
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Applicants sought for MassMutual Scholars - Career Pathways renewable...
MassMutual is offering 40 scholarships worth up to $20,000 each to high-school seniors in Hampden and Hartford counties who plan to study business, financial services or information technology at a...
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Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Westfield: Florence Jessica Tryon...
Florence Jessica Tryon, born in 1859, defied societal expectations and remained single and childless, but her bequest has supported the educational aspirations of hundreds of students for more than 50...
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UNlisted teen Patrick Murrell: Aussie teens face tougher drive rules
Young Australians and Americans may drive on opposite sides of the road, but face the same problems. Gene BlytheThis Jan. 24, 2007 file photo shows a student going through parking cones at a driving...
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For many Italians and others, it is time to set the table for Joseph
His feast day on March 19 is a time to gather around food in gratitude. Staff photo by JOHN SUCHOCKI Rosaline J. Forti, of Ludlow, carries on the tradition of a table set with specials foods to honor...
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Ask Nurse Practitioner Ila Shebar: Positive attitude benefits health
Studies show optimism speeds recovery from illness. Republican Photo by Mark MurrayNurse Practitioner Ila Shebar, at the Pioneer Valley Urology Office at 100 Watson Ave. in Springfield. By ILA SHEBAR...
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Horror of domestic violence forever scars victims' families
Area women's deaths highlight issue that continues to need to be addressed. Staff photo by DAVID MOLNARJessica Rivera, far left, with megaphone, who organized a protest against domestic violence in...
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March is Newspaper in Education Month, and The Republican is providing teachers with new resources to help facilitate the use of newspapers in the classroom. March is Newspaper in Education Month, and...
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