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Investigators look for pilot in deadly NY crash of Angel Flight from Massachusetts

Saturday, May 25, 2013

EPHRATAH, N.Y. (AP) — Divers searched a large pond while investigators combed nearby woods Saturday for any sign of the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing two passengers. The plane’s passengers were found dead Friday night near where the small plane crashed in Ephratah, about an hour west of Albany, Fulton County Sheriff Thomas Lorey said. The bulk of the plane was found … 0

Eugene Slabinski, left, 83, of Hanover Township, Pa., sits with Gerald Alder, 81, of Davis, Calif., in Greenville, Maine, at a 50th anniversary remembrance of a B-52 crash in January 1963 on Elephant Mountain, Maine. Slabinski, an Air Force medic, dropped from a helicopter to rescue Adler, one of two survivors of the crash. Seven other crew members died. (AP Photo/David Sharp)

Survivor, rescuer reunite more than 50 years later at Maine crash site of B-52 bomber that took off from Westover Air Force Base

Saturday, May 25, 2013

ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN, Maine — After surviving a deadly B-52 bomber crash and a night on a frozen mountainside, Gerald Adler, injured and frostbitten, could recall only the red handlebar mustache of his rescuer. For the first time in 50 years, the retired Air Force captain came face-to-face with the mustachioed medic, Eugene Slabinski, … 0

In this photo provided by Francisco Rodriguez, Bryce Kenning sits atop his car that fell into the Skagit River after the collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge there minutes earlier Thursday, May 23, 2013, in Mount Vernon, Wash. (AP Photo/Francisco Rodriguez)

Thousands of bridges across US at risk of freak collapse

Saturday, May 25, 2013

SEATTLE — Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound. The crossings are kept standing by engineering design, not supported with brute strength or redundant protections like their more modern counterparts. Bridge regulators call the more risky … 0

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Cody Baglow, left, and Jonathan Traester of Amherst celebrate after Amherst scores Friday against Northampton during a lacrosse game at Northampton High School. SARAH CROSBY Amherst eliminates rival Northampton from playoff contention
Craig Murdock, Bridge Street School physical education teacher, and second grader C.J. Ryznic take a lap around the playground during recess Wednesday as part of the "Feelin' Good" walking program. Many students run the first two laps for one "punch" on their mile marker card. Twenty punches fills the card and marks five miles completed. KEVIN GUTTING Running buddies
About 350 people attended the annual Health and Safety Fair held Thursday at the Northampton Senior Center. The event offered information about the services and resources — including respite, adult day programs, and in-home care — that are available in this area. Those who attended were also able to learn about specific health conditions; here, Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School student Paige Petersen of Huntington, 16, checks a blood pressure reading for Janice Cromack of Hadley. SARAH CROSBY Getting a checkup
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Police report 7-year-old girl drowns in Wilbraham home pool

Sunday, May 19, 2013

WILBRAHAM (AP) — 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 … 0

Metro-North employees work at the site of Friday's train derailment in Bridgeport. Conn. on Sunday, May 19, 2013. Crews will spend days rebuilding 2,000 feet of track, overhead wires and signals following the collision between two trains Friday evening that injured 72 people, Metro-North President Howard Permut said Sunday. (AP Photo/The Connecticut Post,Brian A. Pounds ) MANDATORY CREDIT

Traffic mess forecast for southwest Connecticut until service restored after commuter rail line derailment

Sunday, May 19, 2013

HARTFORD, Conn. — Traffic in southwest Connecticut could be a mess for as much as a week until service is restored to the commuter rail line affected by a derailment that injured scores of passengers, Gov. Dannel P. … 0

Northampton police news

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Thefts reported from vehicles at dog park NORTHAMPTON — Police are urging people visiting the dog park on Burts Pit Road not to leave valuables in their cars after receiving two reports in two days of thefts from vehicles. Northampton Police Det. Patrick Moody said the car breaks … 0

MBTA Police Officer Richard Donahue smiles with his wife, Kim, during an interview at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston's Charlestown section, Sunday, May 19, 2013. Donahue almost lost his life after being shot during the crossfire with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects in Watertown, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

MBTA police officer shot during showdown with Boston Marathon bombing suspects determined to return to duty

Sunday, May 19, 2013

BOSTON — With a bullet still in his body, the police officer who survived a showdown with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects said Sunday he’s determined to return to duty. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Officer Richard Donahue has … 0

Kenneth Feinberg says all money to bombing victims next month

Sunday, May 19, 2013

MILTON (AP) — The administrator overseeing efforts to provide financial help to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings says he will keep to the June 30 date for release of donated money. Kenneth Feinberg spoke at the commencement of Curry College on Sunday. He said he is determined … 0

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis speaks to graduates after receiving an honorary degree during the UMass Lowell commencement in Lowell, Mass., Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Ashley Green)

Boston police, city will review bombing response

Sunday, May 19, 2013

LOWELL — Boston’s police department and mayor’s office will conduct twin reviews of the response to last month’s bombing of the Boston Marathon, police commissioner Ed Davis said Saturday. Davis said the aim of the reviews is to … 0

NH troopers selling 'Boston Strong' shirts

Sunday, May 19, 2013

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire state troopers are raising money for Boston Marathon victims with their own version of a “Boston Strong” T-shirt. The front of the T-shirt sports a logo reading “Boston Strong” and the date of the bombings: 4-15-13. The back of the shirt is … 0

Crash kills Fairfield University student from Brockton day before graduation

Sunday, May 19, 2013

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — A 21-year-old Fairfield University student from Massachusetts has died after a car crash a day before he was to graduate. The Connecticut Post reports that Deandre Lawton of Brockton, Mass., died when his car hit a tree near the university on Saturday. He was … 0

Hiker "Quinoa" talks about being given credit for saving the lives of Carson Balckburn, Dalton Thomason, and Faith Ritchie after he ran them and others off the road with a water gun during a festival parade in Damascus, Va., Saturday, May 18, 2013. Just as the children ran off the street, a car came down the road and struck several people. (AP Photo/Bristol Herald Courier, Earl Neikirk)

Authorities believe medical condition caused driver to plow into hikers in Virginia parade

Sunday, May 19, 2013

DAMASCUS, Va. — Authorities believe the driver who plowed into dozens of hikers marching in a Virginia mountain town parade suffered from a medical condition and did not cause the crash intentionally, an emergency official said Sunday. Officials … 0

Federal report documents inmate sex abuse in US

Sunday, May 19, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation’s highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at U.S. jails and prisons. The report by the U.S. Department … 0

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