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Democratic US Senate candidate Edward Markey to release tax returns back to 2005

Thursday, May 23, 2013

BOSTON — Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey agreed Thursday to release his tax returns dating back to 2005, one more year than was previously released by his opponent Gabriel Gomez, in a day of campaigning in which money from outside groups was at issue as well. Markey, a veteran U.S. congressman, will make public the tax returns Friday, according to spokesman Andrew Zucker, after strong pressure from Gomez and … 0

Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti arrives for an election night rally Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in the Hollywood area Los Angels. Garcetti defeated Controller Wendy Greuel to become next mayor of Los Angeles after a campaign in which he depicted his rival a pawn of powerful labor bosses. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Councilman Eric Garcetti wins LA mayor race

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

LOS ANGELES — The incoming mayor of Los Angeles was able to defeat a fellow Democrat by depicting her as a pawn of utility union bosses in a city long friendly to labor, an outcome expected to echo beyond California as unions nationwide face threats to their clout. With all precincts reporting Wednesday, … 0

Hatfield re-elects incumbents Marcus Boyle, Stanley Pitchko

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

HATFIELD — Some 598 voters turned out Tuesday, re-electing both incumbents in the races for the Select Board and Board of Assessors. Christopher G. Smith had challenged incumbent Marcus J. Boyle for a seat on the Select Board, but Boyle defeated his opponent 475-103. Smith had also tried to unseat Assessor Stanley Pitchko, but lost that race 427-150. “I thank the town of … 1

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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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Republican US Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez pays 2005 fee

Thursday, May 16, 2013

QUINCY (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Gabriel Gomez says he has paid an appraiser a $1,000 fee for an appraisal on his Cohasset home eight years ago, while saying he doesn’t remember the bill. Gomez said Thursday he paid the fee after The Boston Globe reported that … 0

University of Massachusetts Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy

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Amherst, UMass to share $60,000 cost of development study

Friday, May 17, 2013

AMHERST — A new study is expected to provide a long-term view for shaping development of the town and University of Massachusetts and creating a better and more vibrant host community. UMass Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy came before Town … 0

Easthampton church event to support victims of human trafficking

Friday, May 17, 2013

EASTHAMPTON — Envision Easthampton, an evangelical Pentecostal church in the Paragon Arts & Industry Building, will host an event Friday to educate the community about human trafficking while supporting victims who are trying to get back on their feet. The free event at 6:30 p.m. will feature a … 0

Hatfield approves $11.45 million budget, passes solar bylaw

Friday, May 17, 2013

HATFIELD — Voters at Tuesday night’s Town Meeting approved a fiscal 2014 budget of $11,451,705, a 5 percent increase over the current year’s budget of $10,950,679. The 2014 budget includes $3,997,552 for the Hatfield schools and $299,950 for the Smith Vocational School. The meeting drew approximately 186 of … 0

Amherst elementary schoools budget approved

Monday, May 13, 2013

Town Meeting approved a $21.99 million budget for the elementary schools, which is $431,160, or 2 percent higher, than this year’s $21.56 million budget. Due to declining student enrollment, the budget will support 15.8 fewer full-time equivalent staff members across the three schools. Amherst School Committee Chairwoman Katherine … 0

Belchertown Town Meeting approves money for skate park, teen program

Monday, May 13, 2013

BELCHERTOWN — The most discussion at Town Meeting Monday centered around activities for teenagers, with voters ultimately approving funds for a skate park and after-school program. Some voters questioned an article seeking $45,000 to design and construct a new skate park to replace the town’s decade-old one. Paul … 0

Chesterfield Town Meeting approves $3 million budget

Monday, May 13, 2013

CHESTERFIELD — Voters at Monday night’s town meeting approved a fiscal 2014 budget of $3,059,164, which represents $108,147 over last year’s budget of $2,951,017. This budget includes $ 645,898 for Chesterfield’s share of the Hampshire Regional School District; $661,406 for the Chesterfield/Goshen Regional School District; and $293,419, for … 0

Granby Town Meeting rejects local meals tax

Monday, May 13, 2013

GRANBY — A measure to pass an excise tax on meals from town food venues was rejected by town meeting voters at the first session of Town Meeting Monday night. Residents voted on the first 13 articles of the 41-article warrant on Monday, when around 50 voters checked … 0

Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick, left, applauds while joining Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, D-Mass., at a campaign event in Boston, Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Markey is running against Republican Gabriel Gomez in the June 25 special election.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Republicans rap Democratic US Senate candidate Edward Markey on role in ‘rubber check’ episode

Thursday, May 16, 2013

BOSTON — Republicans are faulting Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Edward Markey for his involvement in a so-called “rubber check” episode from the early 1990s, during which he and other members of Congress wrote checks with insufficient funds from … 0

Former prime minister and leader of Pakistan Muslim League-N party, Nawaz Sharif, gestures while speaking to members of the media at his residence in Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, May 13, 2013. The Pakistani politician poised to become the country's next prime minister said Monday that Islamabad has "good relations" with the United States, but called the CIA's drone campaign in the country's tribal region a challenge to national sovereignty. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Pakistan’s presumptive prime minister Nawaz Sharif sends US mixed message

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

RAIWIND, Pakistan — Pakistan’s presumptive prime minister said Monday that he wants good relations with the United States but criticized American drone strikes on militants as a violation of the country’s sovereignty — perhaps hinting the government’s grudging … 0

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