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Loose moose visits downtown Easthampton

Sunday, May 19, 2013

EASTHAMPTON — Jaws dropped and heads turned Saturday when a young moose trotted through backyards and down sidestreets in the area of Holyoke and Clark streets for about half an hour just after noon. Though police and neighbors said the moose was not full grown, photographs and videos taken by residents show that the leggy animal was as tall as the SUVs he passed by, and Carrie Hague of Mount … 0

Police: Child drowns in Wilbraham home pool

Sunday, May 19, 2013

WILBRAHAM — Police say a 7-year-old girl has drowned in a pool at a home in Wilbraham. The Republican reports that Wilbraham Police Sgt. Robert G. Zollo said the 911 call came in at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday from the girl’s mother, who said her daughter was in the pool and that she was unable to get her. The child was taken to … 0

These solar shingles are from Dow Powerhouse. PHOTO BY TAI VIINIKKA/FLICKR

Earth Talk: Considering solar shingles in the Northeast

Friday, May 17, 2013

Dear EarthTalk: I’m getting my roof redone and have heard about solar shingles. Are they practical for the Northeast? — John Denson, Glastonbury, Conn. Solar shingles are photovoltaic cells designed to look like and integrate with conventional asphalt roof shingles. First commercially available in 2005, solar shingles were much more costly than traditional … 0

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Northampton High School junior Anna Moore, left, runs Saturday in the 4x800 meter relay event during the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Northampton High School freshman Sierra Loomis runs of the track after passing the baton, at right. SARAH CROSBY Northampton wins girls track title; Amherst rallies to second
Taj-Amir Torres of Amherst Regional High School, left, leads Saturday during the 100 meter dash event at the Western Massachusetts Division I Track Championship at Holyoke High School. Oushane Lewis of Central High School, center, and John Ferrera of Ludlow follow behind. SARAH CROSBY Chicopee Comp overtakes Amherst to win boys track title
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