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30 Ludlow High School students attend statewide anti-bullying workshop
One student said there was a lot of discussion of cyber bullying through the Internet and through the use of cell phone text messages. Kara Yelinek, Matthew LaCoille, Susan Skaza and Adam Leecock,...
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Surveillance camera catches 13 people dumping waste in Springfield
Mayor Domenic Sarno vowed to continue to crack down on the "midnight marauders." Watch video SPRINGFIELD – You may not want to smile if caught on this candid camera. Local and state officials gathered...
View ArticleFire under investigation at Utility Manufacturing on Boston Road in Wilbraham
The state hazardous materials team was called in due to concerns about a possible explosion. WILBRAHAM – Fire officials are at the scene of a fire at Utility Manufacturing on 2443 Boston Road that...
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Bruno Fernandes of Ludlow rejects plea deal in incident involving dog officer
Fernandes was arrested after an incident involving a loose dog in which he allegedly threatened the dog officer. Photo provided by Ludlow policeLudlow dog owner Bruno Fernandes in his police booking...
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St. Elizabeth's Church in Ludlow makes dough from meat pies
The once-predominantly French-Canadian Catholic parish cooks up an autumn storm, using the tourtière as its major fund-raiser. Watch video The Republican / Mark M. MurrayAt the St. John the Baptist...
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Ludlow school superintendent Theresa Kane recommends hiring assistant...
Kane told the school committee to hire an assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum development as a strategy to raise the district's MCAS scores. The Republican file photoLudlow School...
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Ludlow seeking proposals for solar farm on capped town landfill
The town is looking at a savings of $200,000 in electricity costs for municipal buildings. Associated Press LUDLOW – An Energy Committee appointed by the Board of Selectmen is developing a proposal to...
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Vote: Races tightening; Gov. Deval L. Patrick campaigns in Holyoke,...
A two-way brawl for district attorney in Hampden County, possible tight contests for state treasurer and auditor and battles for some seats in the state Legislature may boost turnout and make the...
View ArticleA car caught fire on the Mass Pike near the Ludlow exit Sunday morning
Officials said a woman crashed her car into a guardrail. She was able to get herself out of the vehicle before it caught fire. LUDLOW – A car caught fire on the Massachusetts Turnpike Sunday morning...
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Voters speak out after casting ballots
Check out a video of Ludlow voters discussing the issues and races. Watch video Ray Kelly photoCampaign workers wave to passing motorists outside Precinct 3, Ludlow High School, on Chapin Street on...
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Democrat Gale Candaras an easy winner in bid to retain First...
Democrat Gale D. Candaras of Wilbraham handily won reelection to the First Hampden and Hampshire District state Senate seat yesterday, beating back a challenge from Republican Thomas A. McCarthy of...
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Ludlow receives preliminary certification from state on FY11 assessments
The assessments, which will be available for public review, are based on 2009 sales analysis and a field review. LUDLOW - The Board of Assessors has received preliminary certification from the state...
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Former Palmer veterans' agent Peter Pappas named veteran of the year in Ludlow
Pappas once served as Ludlow’s interim agent. File photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanFormer Palmer veterans' agent, Peter Pappas, left, is seen with state Rep.Thomas M. Petrolati, D- Ludlow,...
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Family walks to promote literacy planned in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow,...
November is Family Literacy Month in Massachusetts. File photo by Michael S. Gordon / The RepublicanIn this 2008 file photo, Cindy J. McNaught, East Longmeadow children’s librarian, right, reads...
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State Rep. Thomas Petrolati's role in hirings at Massachusetts Probation...
The state’s highest court is reviewing a 300-page report on patronage within the department. The Republican file photoThe Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is reviewing a 300-page report on...
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Dismissed sexual harassment complaint returns to haunt Massachusetts state...
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination ultimately dismissed the complaint by Jill Gagne, but now an independent counsel has taken testimony about it. The Republican file photoA dismissed...
View ArticleSpringfield police investigating death of student at Baird Middle School in...
The student died at home in Springfield. LUDLOW – School Superintendent Theresa M. Kane said she was informed by Ludlow police that a Springfield student at Baird Middle School in Ludlow died Tuesday...
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Springfield police investigating whether death of Baird Middle School student...
The boy, identified in a school letter to parents as Brandon Cruz, died Tuesday at home. The Republican file photo Updates a story posted Wednesday at 3:37 p.m. LUDLOW – School Superintendent Theresa...
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Hampden County Sheriff Michael Ashe: No deal with state Rep. Thomas Petrolati...
Ashe said he received Petrolati's help to get a probation officer's job for his son. The Republican file photosHampden County Sheriff Michael Ashe, left, said he received the help of Massachusetts...
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Ludlow selectmen plan to fill fire captain and three firefighter positions
The fire captain position will become vacant when Fire Captain Charles Cabana retires. LUDLOW – The Board of Selectmen has voted 4 to 0 to request a Civil Service promotional list to fill a fire...
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