The Westfield News
SWK/Hilltowns
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Tribes warn Conn. could lose 18,000 casino jobs
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The leaders of Connecticut’s two federally recognized Indian tribes made a united pitch yesterday...
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642Screening colonoscopy can be a lifesaver
SPRINGFIELD – The benefits of a healthy diet has long been recognized in the fight against cancer. Now – as March celebrates...
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443Gateway Superintendent’s Corner
Thankfully, spring is just around the corner and we can begin to see the signs: buds on trees swelling, maple trees tapped...
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610Southwick to hold public planning event
SOUTHWICK – Southwick residents are invited to provide comments on the update of the Town of Southwick Hazard Mitigation Plan on Wednesday...
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A look at New England casino developments
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A casino arms race is building in New England. Here’s a look at some recent...
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550New England states face off in a ramped-up race for casino dollars
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A casino arms race is ramping up in New England. From Connecticut to Maine, lawmakers...
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Baker requests $200 million for roads
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker has filed H.D. 3712, “An Act Financing Improvements to Municipal Roads and Bridges,” to allocate $200 million...
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598Western Mass. Red Cross seeking local volunteers
SPRINGFIELD – The American Red Cross of Western Massachusetts announced today it is hosting a recruitment event and open house on March...
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662Soldiers’ Home to recognize start of new Gold Star moms chapter
HOLYOKE – A ceremony at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. will mark the activation of the first-ever Western...
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Task force will focus on high unemployment
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker says while the state’s overall economic picture is brightening, too many people are still being left...
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656Bill would protect those who administer anti-overdose drugs
BOSTON (AP) — First responders, health professionals and family members who administer overdose-reversing drugs would be shielded from potential lawsuits under a...
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700Western Mass Mom Prom: women supporting women
by CRYSTAL MILLER Chairperson SPRINGFIELD – We all know that women are typically the caregivers in our society. Not much of that...
