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Minnechaug Regional High School graduates 316 students at Symphony Hall in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD - Symphony Hall was filled to capacity Friday night as 316 students graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School surrounded by family and friends.
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Cathedral High School 2012 graduates remember tornado and look to bright days ahead
Exactly one year after a tornado devastated their building, the Cathedral High School Class of 2012 gathered Friday for a graduation ceremony that touted their triumphs and the bright days ahead.
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Gov. Patrick announces more money for tornado recovery
On the the year anniversary of the devastating tornadoes that touched down in Western and Central Massachusetts, Gov.
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Wilbraham residents shocked, but counting their blessings after tornado hit town
Echo Hill Road, left, and Wildwood Lane in Wilbraham, are seen a year after the 2011 tornado hit the region WILBRAHAM - The June 1 tornado cut a gash from Tinkham Road to Monson through this town, damaging 237 homes.
Brimfield, Southbridge, Sturbridge close to getting state tornado relief aid
Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray joined state Department of Transportation Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey in Springfield yesterday to award $1.35 million in reimbursements to the city to repair damage from the June 1 tornado.
State Outlines Additional Aid For Tornado-Affected Communities
One year after deadly tornadoes swept through western and central Massachusetts, state officials have outlined additional aid for many affected communities.
Author pays tribute to rescuers of Armenians during the genocide of World War I
The genocide of Armenians is one of history's horrors. The slaughter of 1.5 million of them during World War I was orchestrated to empower a declining Ottoman empire by murdering all non-Muslims. Its start is observed as April 24, 1915 when hundreds of Armenian intellectuals were arrested and later executed.
EHS eyeing expanded science, tech program
EASTHAMPTON City school leaders got a peek into the future last week, as students from Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham presented information about their school's tech/engineering classes to the Easthampton School Committee.
Wilbraham police: teenager seriously injured in motorcycle collision with minivan
WILBRAHAM - Police here are investigating the third serious motorcycle crash in about six weeks, but this time a rider got lucky compared with other recent crash victims.
Nearly 300 people flock to St. Michael's ceremony for open-air Mass on Memorial Day
Jake Roberts, 14, of Wilbraham, played Taps on his trumpet at Monday's Memorial Day Mass at St.
Editorial: Incorporating lessons of June 1 tornadoes
This is a view of homes along Roosevelt Avenue from Wendover Road the day the tornado hit last year, above, and as they look now, below, nearly a year later.
Washington Heights development in Wilbraham to move forward following court battle
WILBRAHAM - A three-year court battle over who owned a right of way for a proposed subdivision has ended in favor of the developer, AC Homebuilding, LLC , which is now moving ahead with developing the 27 lots adjacent to Seneca Street and Washington Road.
Real property - Subdivision - Right of way
Where the Wilbraham planning board approved a 27-home subdivision plan, the board acted permissibly based on the developer's rights in a private way.
Rice Fruit Farm, a Wilbraham landmark, may reopen soon
WILBRAHAM - The people of Wilbraham have spoken: They want their beloved Rice Fruit Farm to reopen, and sooner rather than later.
Newcomers carry the day in Wilbraham town elections
Political newcomers carried the day in Saturday's town election for open seats on the Board of Selectmen and School Committee.
Birchland Park Middle School teacher Barbara Galanek charged with...
EAST LONGMEADOW - A Birchland Park Middle School English teacher will be arraigned Tuesday in Palmer District Court on charges of assault and battery and intimidation of a witness for allegedly pushing one of her students during an incident in which she called him "a piece of crap." The charges against Barbara J. Galanek, 59, were filed by East ... (more)
Races for selectman, School Committee to highlight Wilbraham election
WILBRAHAM - Town Clerk Beverly J. Litchfield said she is hoping for a voter turnout of more than 20 percent in Saturday's town election.
Pedro Berrios of Springfield and William Fiore of Wilbraham admit beating man to collect $2,000 loan
Two men pleaded guilty Wednesday to beating a man with a hard object in Holyoke to collect a $2,000 loan.
Rice farm stand zoning amendment wins approval at Wilbraham town meeting
WILBRAHAM - Voters at Monday's annual Town Meeting approved a new zoning amendment which will allow the Rice farm stand to reopen, upon approval of a special permit from the Planning Board.
Wilbraham Town Meeting voters approve fiscal 2013 budget
WILBRAHAM - Voters at Monday's annual Town Meeting by majority vote approved a fiscal 2013 operating budget of $34,063,537. The budget includes a $21,040,546 assessment for the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District .