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Local news for Chester, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Sunday Aug 10 | MassLive.com

2 churches to shut doors in West side The decision

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield will close St. Ann's and St. Louis de France churches in West Springfield, joining those parishes with Immaculate Conception Parish to create the new St.

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Related Topix: Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Westfield, MA, Agawam, MA, Russell, MA, Huntington, MA

Sat Jul 26, 2008

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Southbridge Navy vet elected Marine Corps League head

R obert Delong, a former U.S. Navy corpsman, has been elected commandant of the Massachusetts State Department of the Marine Corps League.

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Related Topix: Southbridge, MA

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Southbridge Navy vet elected Marine Corps League head

R obert Delong, a former U.S. Navy corpsman, has been elected commandant of the Massachusetts State Department of the Marine Corps League.

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Related Topix: Columbus (Ohio State University System), Southbridge, MA

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Village Soup

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ROCKLAND : Chloe Rose Fleury was born June 26, 2008, at Penobscot Bay Medical Center.

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Related Topix: Williamstown, MA

Sun Jun 29, 2008

MassLive.com

River funding finally arrives

The Westfield River was designated wild and scenic under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1993, but its first opportunity to receive federal funds to promote water quality and recreation is only now ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, John Olver, Sudbury, MA, Middlesex County, MA, Huntington, MA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

NeighborsNeighbors

The International Association of Lions Clubs recently donated $5,000 for diabetes education at Day Kimball Hospital.

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Related Topix: Cherry Valley, MA, Auburn, MA, Worcester, MA

Tue Jun 24, 2008

Berkshire Eagle

State Money Secured County trails get boost

Two scenic trails in the county will be getting money for expansion and repairs, thanks to a $1.5 billion transportation bond bill that passed in the state's House of Representatives.

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Related Topix: Dalton, MA, Pittsfield, MA, Pittsfield Metro, Becket, MA, Middlefield, MA

Wed Jun 11, 2008

WWLP

Downed trees take out power for some in Russell

Thunderstorms swept through the Pioneer Valley Tuesday night, knocking down trees and electricity as well.

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Related Topix: Russell, MA, Huntington, MA, Blandford, MA

Sun May 25, 2008

WBZ-AM Allston

DiMasi, Coakley unveil comprehensive child protection proposal

House Speaker Sal DiMasi, Attorney General Martha Coakley, and nearly a dozen district attorneys stand united behind a bill that would toughen child abuse laws.

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Related Topix: US Senate, US Politics, Edward Kennedy, Democrat, US News

Fri May 23, 2008

A1 - HOME - Top Stories

New MA education commissioner sworn in

The state's new education commissioner has been sworn in, making a pledge to try to bring greatness to public schools.

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Wed May 21, 2008

MassLive.com

Northampton man cries for help, is arrested for operating under the influence

Cries for help, heard by at least four people, set off a large-scale search of a section of the Westfield River this morning.

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Related Topix: Russell, MA, Northampton, MA, Huntington, MA

Mon May 19, 2008

WBZ-AM Allston

New state education commissioner sworn in Monday

Five months after his unanimous selection by the Board of Education, Mitchell Chester is set to be formally sworn-in as the state's new education commissioner. via WBZ-AM Allston

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Fri May 16, 2008

The Item Extra

Neighbor to Neighbor

“We look forward to watching Rick continue to succeed in his career.”

Clinton High School Class of 1957 presented a plaque in memory of deceased class members. via The Item Extra

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Related Topix: West Boylston, MA, Boylston, MA, Clinton, MA, Bolton, MA

Mon May 05, 2008

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Old cell phones to benefit soldiers

Cell Phones for Soldiers and the Leicester Lions Club are collecting unwanted used cell phones. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Related Topix: World News, United Kingdom, Auburn, MA

Sun Apr 20, 2008

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Free Microsoft course for veterans begins Wednesday

The medical van owned by Veterans Hospice Homestead of Fitchburg will stop at three locations this week: *Thursday: Knights of Columbus , 110 South Main St., Gardner, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. *Friday: ... via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Related Topix: Fitchburg, MA, Fitchburg Metro, Insurance

Fri Feb 22, 2008

The Waterbury Connecticut Republican

Disease killing brown bats across the region

“They are the only predator of night flying insects and we need them for the mosquitoes, grasshoppers, crickets and moths, some of which become agricultural pests”

A mysterious disease has killed hibernating bats in New York and Vermont, is spreading into Massachusetts, and may already be in Connecticut. via The Waterbury Connecticut Republican

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Life, Hobbies, Spelunking

Tue Feb 19, 2008

Berkshire Eagle

How Mount Greylock grew shorter

In response to Jane Blake's query "Is Age Costing Greylock Height?" with regard to how and when Mount Greylock's height was determined, I have the following paraphrased from the Berkshire Evening Eagle, July 7, ... via Berkshire Eagle

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Related Topix: Berkshire, MA, Geology, Science, Technical Services, Berkshire County, MA

Sat Feb 16, 2008

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Mysterious Bat Disease Found In Mass. Mine

The mysterious affliction ravaging bat populations in New York is now confirmed in two more caves, in Massachusetts and Vermont.

"White nose syndrome" is named for the white ring of fungus found on some stricken bats and has now been found in a Chester, Mass., mine and the Aeolus Cave in Dorset, Vt., says Alan Hicks, a state wildlife biologist in New York.

White nose has been discovered in more than a dozen caves, almost all of them in eastern New York. One other Vermont cave has been affected. Vermont wildlife biologist Scott Darling says about 23,000 bats hibernate at Aeolus, the largest wintering spot in New England. Read more

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Fri Feb 15, 2008

MassLive.com

Man gets 3 years for heroin distribution

Leonard Stetz of Blandford will serve three years in state prison after pleading guilty to distributing heroin. via MassLive.com

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Related Topix: Blandford, MA, Hampden, MA, Indian-Orchard, MA, Feeding-Hills, MA

Sun Jan 27, 2008

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Cell phones recycled into calls home

The Route 9 Veterans Forum Cable Access Show has partnered with the Bergquist family for Cell Phones for Soldiers to recycle used cell phones. via Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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Related Topix: Auburn, MA, Cherry Valley, MA, Osterville, MA, Hyannis, MA

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