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It's time for The Original Western Mass. Home & Garden Show!
This year's theme is “Rebuilding Western Mass., Rebuilding Lives” for show that opens March 22. Republican illustration by BOB RICH Happy spring! It’s home show time! One of the largest home shows in...
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Displaced by tornado, St. Michael's Academy Middle School eighth-graders...
Working in teams, students designed a school that was judged best in the state. Republican photo by MARK M. MURRAYJulianna Campbell, left, and Brendan Markey, eighth-graders at St. Michael's Academy...
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The Republican's 2012 Kids in Print winners
View the winning student essay and art entries on this year's theme, Inspirational Women. The Republican's 2012 Kids in Print Section
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Download the Talented Teens in the Arts 2012 Nomination Form The Republican is pleased to announce its annual Talented Teens in the Arts publication that recognizes high school students for their...
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Holyoke High ready to be 'Legally Blonde'
"It’s a lot of hours of hard work, but we know that it will be well worth it on opening night." Since 1997 Holyoke High has done a spring musical, and this season features the musical based on the...
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Longmeadow philanthropist Harold Grinspoon to be honored in New York City
Emigre council recognizing his work, along with that of financier and New York Assemblyman, with Russian-speaking Jewish community. Staff photo by DAVE ROBACKFor his commitment to the Russian-speaking...
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Norm Roy's Lollygagger: Burbank Sports Nets fished up an idea
Company expanded from shrimp nets to baseball backstops. Photo by NORM ROYWilliam H. Burbank IV, left, and his father, William H. Burbank III, show some of the netting they manufacture in a former...
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Former Massachusetts Probation Department officials face indictments in...
U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz said the indictments are only one step in the investigation of corruption in the department. This is an updated version of a story posted at 9:41 this morning. BOSTON -...
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Joan Morris Reilly: Friendly memories at Friendly's
Growing up, everyone knew the menus by heart. Republican file photo by John SuchockiFriendly's Ice Cream exhibit at the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History features the original sign...
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America's first lady Michelle Obama rooted in reality
Letterman appearance reveals a woman with humor, smarts and values in D.C. CBS photo Associated Press JOHN FILIO First Lady Michelle Obama joins host David Letterman for the first time on the set of...
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Student of Character: Alyssa D. Werbicki of Chicopee Comp
Chicopee High senior excels through kindness, helpfulness, and a love of soccer. The Republican - John Suchocki Alyssa D. Werbicki School: Chicopee Comprehensive High School Grade: Senior Community...
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Condom use increases for teen boys
Less sex, more contraception driving down teen births. Amy GutierrezAIDS Healthcare volunteers distribute condoms watch as members of the public get free AIDS screening during the "Condom Nation" tour...
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Rescue stories sought for Holocaust Remembrance Day service on April 18
Area residents sought who know of individuals who put their lives at risk to save Jews. Republican file photoCeline K. Ehrlich, of San Diego, Calif., and formerly of Springfield, lights a candle in...
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Westfield State University helps Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield kids...
The four-week writing workshop culminated in a radio performance on Westfield State University's station, WSKB. Submitted photoBoys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield members take part in a...
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Granby Library workshop really for the birds
The carpenters provided information on the size of the hole needed for each species and information about the shape of the house required and the height from the ground. Photo by Carol Malley Robert...
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T. Susan Chang loves writing about, reviewing and testing out recipes
Leverett author finds culinary passion like a trip around the world. Staff photo by MICHAEL S. GORDONT. Susan Chang, of Leverett, spends her days testing cookbook recipes. A Harvard grad with a...
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YMCA of Greater Springfield: Fit Kids helping out in obesity battle
The goal of the program is to prove that physically active kids make healthier choices. Photo by Cicily Corbett FIT Kids program coach Benjamin Kissam of Springfield College with, from left, twins...
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Holyoke Catholic students use forest as classroom
The Appalachian Mountain Club's "A Mountain Classroom" program helps young people learn about forests, watersheds and water quality. Submitted photoHolyoke Catholic High School freshmen took their...
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2012 Talented Teens in the Arts: Bianca Couture, Mai-Tram Riquier,...
Some 94 area students will be profiled in The Republican and on MassLive.Com on June 12 Republican photoBianca Couture, of Springfield Central High, is among The Republican's 2012 Talented Teen in the...
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2012 Talented Teens in the Arts
For the eighth year, The Republican and MassLive.com are honoring area students nominated by their schools and studios for their accomplishments in the arts. Don TreegerCuiee Masters, Holyoke High...
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