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Cooley Dickinson Hospital supporters back acquisition of Northampton...
NORTHAMPTON - Dozens of people attended a public hearing at Look Park Tuesday that was scheduled by the state Department of Public Health to gauge community input as it considers a proposed acquisition of Cooley Dickinson Hospital by Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital. Comment?
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino orders review of taxi industry
Boston Mayor Thomas Menino has ordered a sweeping review of the city's $1 billion taxi industry following a series of Boston Globe stories that shed light on a system that exploits drivers, enriches owners, and leaves passengers at risk while riding in underinsured cabs. Comment?
Boston Red Sox fans will be well fed, but are they fed up?
Angered by bad baseball and high prices, Red Sox fans are being enticed by lowered April rates on food and beer. Comment?
Boston media reporting Mayor Thomas Menino will not seek reelection
Boston Mayor Tom Menino. who was hospitalized for eight weeks last fall, is expected to announce Thursday he will not seek re-election, sources tell Boston media. Comment?
Former Sen. Scott Brown to advise CoachUp, a Boston-based private coaching company
Sen. Scott Brown, R-Mass., waves to supporters from his bus after a campaign rally at Faneuil Hall in Boston, Sunday, Nov. Comment?
Mystery writer Archer Mayor talks about 25th book in Joe Gunther...
AMHERST -Sometimes mystery author Archer Mayor is what he calls a spelunker. He refers not to investigating caves, but homes. Comment?
Massachusetts Gaming Commission airs possible commercial casino license for southeast region
Political leaders in southeast Massachusetts on Thursday clashed on whether state gaming regulators should allow a commercial casino in the southeast to compete with a planned Indian casino. Comment?
West Springfield Mayor Gregory Neffinger rejects both casino consultant proposals
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Mayor Gregory C. Neffinger told the city council Monday that he has thrown out the two responses to the city's request for proposals for a consultant to help it with the $800 million proposal by Hard Rock International to build a casino complex on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition. Comment?
Judy Collins to perform with Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Event: Judy Collins with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Where: Symphony Hall, Springfield Cost: $22-$65 For more info: Call 733-2291 or online at www.springfieldsymphony A "Bows and flows of angel hair, and ice cream castles in the air..." - if you grew up in the 1960s those lyrics from Judy Collins' hit version of the ... (more) Comment?
Massachusetts high school boys basketball state finals, Division II...
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Brendan Hall of ESPN Boston and Jay King of MassLive.com collaborated to break down the Massachusetts high school boys basketball state finals, which will be played Saturday at the DCU Center in Worcester. Comment?
West Springfield officials choose casino consulting group Kopelman...
WEST SPRINGFIELD - The Mayor's Casino Advisory Commission announced Wednesday that it and the mayor have decided to hire a Boston law firm as the city's lead consultants regarding Hard Rock International's proposal to build a $500 million to $800 million resort casino complex here. Comment?
Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Westfield: Retired teacher...
I graduated from St. Mary High School in 1948. I was accepted at Westfield State Teachers' College on Court Street . Comment?
U.S. Department of Transportation orders Santana Busline of Springfield to cease operations
SPRINGFIELD - The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday it has ordered a Springfield-based bus company, Santana Busline Inc., to cease operations immediately, citing poorly trained drivers and mechanic defects on vehicles that combine for "an imminent hazard to public safety." The bus company, which operates routes between ... (more) Comment?
Judge begins hearing suit against Easthampton Stop & Shop supermarket proposal
The trial of a lawsuit filed by Cernak Buick to block a proposed Stop & Shop supermarket on Route 10 opened Tuesday in Hampshire Superior Court. Comment?
State invites ideas for new regulations for private occupational schools
The Division of Professional Licensure announced Tuesday that it will hold a meeting on March 22 to solicit public input for the development of new regulations governing private occupational schools and their sales representatives. Comment?
Restaurant news: Menu changes, Restaurant Week in Boston, cooking lessons and more
Though it's not quite ice cream weather yet, a new place to enjoy frozen treats that are delicious as well as good for you will be opening in East Longmeadow next week. Comment?
Penn National Gaming releases new design drawings for its Springfield casino-hotel plan
New renderings released Sunday by Penn National Gaming include an outdoor dining area for the casino company's proposed hotel and gaming facility for Main Street in Springfield. Comment?
16 schools competing in Massachusetts Mock Trial Sweet 16 competition
High schools from 16 regions, including two from Western Massachusetts, are currently competing in the Massachusetts Bar Association 's 28th annual Mock Trial Program . Comment?
Penn National Gaming to present Springfield casino proposal details at Classical Condominiums
The Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association will host a presentation by Penn National Gaming on Thursday at 7 p.m. at Classical Condominiums, 235 State St. Comment?
Club Scout: Hope and Olive in Greenfield and The Elevens in Northampton offering poetry, drama
As I've said several times before in this space, I really enjoy when clubs stretch the boundaries of the usual entertainment they offer. Comment?