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Western Massachusetts is a geographical region of the state of Massachusetts which contains the Berkshires and the Pioneer Valley. Most commonly, the region is considered to include Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hampden counties. The Massachusetts Turnpike spans in Western Mass from West Stockbridge to Brimfield. Some residents of the Berkshires assume that Western Massachusetts means the Berkshires.

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Worcester, Massachusetts News from Telegram.com

Regional digest

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

HARDWICK -- A 40-year-old woman injured in a two-car accident on Lower Road Wednesday morning has died.

Professors deserve doctorates in spelling, too

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

FITCHBURG - Even with five doctorates, the Word Sleuths of Fitchburg State College couldn't spell "spadiceous," the only word of 14 they missed.

Lengthy divorce more of same

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

WORCESTER - After two days of testimony in a drawn-out divorce settlement hearing between Cynthia A. Dziurgot, a Clinton lawyer and well-known civic leader, and her former husband, John A. Farnsworth,...

Worcester school lunches

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

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Card earns Eagle Scout Award

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

WORCESTER - Bradley R. Card, a senior at St. Peter-Marian Central Catholic Senior High School and a member of Troop 91 of Worcester, has earned the Eagle Scout Award.

DiMasi is shielded from sniping

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

Rep. Vincent Pedone was fighting a cold Wednesday when he attended a caucus on the reappointment of House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi.

Panel wants to list reasons for crashes along Rt. 140

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

STERLING - The Route 140 Safety Improvement Task Force discussed safety concerns last night on the stretch of roadway through Westminster, Princeton and Sterling, and made compiling a corridor profile...

Teen gets 4-5 in mall fire

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

WORCESTER - A Shrewsbury teenager was sentenced to 4 to 5 years in state prison yesterday for his role in setting a fire that destroyed several businesses in a Northboro strip mall and the retaliatory...

Community Calendar

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

The Grafton Hill Neighborhood Association Crime Watch will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, 1290 Grafton St. State Sen. Michael Moore, D-Millbury, will be the guest speaker. ...

Towing company offers deal for storm vehicles

Jan 9, 2009 12:00 am

WORCESTER - If your car was towed during one of a few different snowstorms last month and you haven't recovered it yet, then how exactly have you been getting around? Sled? Snowshoes?

Greg Norman's Southern Cross Developments Selects River Rim Ranch

Greg Norman’s Southern Cross Developments, proprietor of the exclusive “Norman Estates” real estate brand, is pleased to announce that River Rim Ranch in Teton Valley, Idaho will be the location for its newest project, the “Norman Ranch Estates. [Read More]

News for Massachusetts from MassLive.com

Amherst to launch its 250th anniversary celebration with an historical talk on Sunday

Jan 9, 2009 7:08 pm

The speaker developed a love of history while in an archeological field school. IF YOU GO What: Talk about Amherst before 1759 When: 2 p.m. Sunday Where: First Congregational Church, 165 Main St. ...

Three Kings Celebration in Springfield features music, toys and dinner for children

Jan 9, 2009 6:30 pm

The Western Mass. chapter of the Latin American Motorcycle Association was among the organizations that gave toys for the children. Photo by Christopher Evans / The RepublicanIvan B. Torres, 9, Nathan...

Springfield Superintendent of Schools upset with audit showing $7.5 million deficit

Jan 9, 2009 6:08 pm

Alan Ingram said his response will be swift. Alan J. Ingram By MIKE PLAISANCE mplaisance@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - School Superintendent Alan J. Ingram has shown himself to be an intelligent guy...

Stocks slump after U.S. unemployment hits 7.2 percent

Jan 9, 2009 6:04 pm

The Dow Jones industrial average fell about 78 points in midday trading.Photo by Charles Dharapak / Associated PressPresident-elect Barack Obama on Friday called December's jobs loss "a stark rem...

Illinois House of Representatives votes overwhelmingly to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Jan 9, 2009 5:27 pm

The impeachment required just 60 votes. The vote was 114-1.File photo by Paul Beaty / Associated PressIllinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has some final words for the media after he announces his choice Dec...

Springfield fire displaces two in Upper Hill neighborhoood

Jan 9, 2009 3:17 pm

The blaze was reported about 7:15 a.m. at 52-52 Dearborn St.By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - An electrical fire in the Upper Hill neighborhood displaced two residents Friday mor...

Daily photos from The Republican

Jan 9, 2009 3:02 pm

Enjoy photos of our Pioneer Valley through the lenses of the Republican's amazing photographers.Enlarge and comment upon photos | Reprint information | Permissions

Audit faults Springfield School Department on bus elimination plan

Jan 9, 2009 12:43 pm

By MIKE PLAISANCE mplaisance@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - An audit found the School Department this year failed to follow through on plans to save $2 million by eliminating 40 buses from the fleet,...

Weekly Western Mass. energy prices, at a glance

Jan 9, 2009 11:16 am

Here are the average energy prices in the Greater Springfield area for the week ending today. (Click on image to enlarge.)

Mass. lawmakers split on whether to take 5.5 percent pay raise

Jan 9, 2009 2:22 am

State Rep. Todd Smola of Palmer said he would not accept the increase. By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON - Their new legislative session is just one day old, but Massachusetts lawmakers ...

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