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Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011

BOSTON -- Terry Francona is back at Fenway Park as an opposing manager for the first time since he left the Red Sox. Francona brought the Cleveland Indians to Boston for a four-game series starting Thursday…

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Institute graduates new class of leaders

HOLYOKE -- When Florence resident Kristen Elechko shifted her career focus from business to social change, she looked to the Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts to prepare her to make that leap. Johanna…

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Stocks edge lower after sell-off in global markets

NEW YORK -- Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower. U.S. markets plummeted immediately after the opening bell Thursday following…

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Ziomek gets no-decision in Vandy win

HOOVER, Ala. -- Amherst native Kevin Ziomek did not factor in the decision, but his top-ranked Vanderbilt baseball team stayed alive in the Southeastern Conference tournament Thursday afternoon. Conrad…

Today at 07:15PM
Rafael Cortina, young filmmaker with Easthampton ties, wins Student Academy Award

EASTHAMPTON -- A former resident and 2009 graduate of The Williston Northampton School was one of 16 students in the world to win a 2013 Student Academy Award, a version of the Oscars for college students. …

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Southampton administrator finalists to interview Tuesday, decision may be made Wednesday

SOUTHAMPTON -- The town may get a permanent administrator next week for the first time in almost two years. The Select Board will interview three finalists for the job Tuesday and could make a decision…

Today at 06:46PM
Judge again denies bail for murder suspect Cara Lee Rintala while awaiting new trial in 2010 slaying

NORTHAMPTON -- Cara Lee Rintala will remain behind bars while she awaits a new trial in the 2010 slaying of her wife. Superior Court Judge Mary Lou Rup, who presided over Rintala's trial earlier this…

Today at 06:44PM
Cellphone helps save disoriented hikers on Mount Tom

HOLYOKE -- A cellphone helped save a pair of hikers who became disoriented while walking a trail on Mount Tom State Reservation Thursday afternoon. State police Trooper Reid Bagley said the hikers called…