St. Patrick's Parade running smoothly, says Holyoke Police Chief James...
The 2012 St. Patrick's Parade is well underway with more than 15,000 marchers this year. HOLYOKE – Sporting a bright green and orange mohawk Thomas Delong, 9, of South Hadley watched the 2012 Holyoke...
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The comedy starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill took in $35 million in its opening weekend. In this image released by Columbia Pictures, Channing Tatum, left, and Jonah Hill are shown in a scene...
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The funnyman had two stents replaced after collapsing from a heart attack Wednesday in Texas. AP file photoGallagher LEWISVILLE, Texas (AP) — The comedian Gallagher is telling jokes after being taken...
View ArticlePhotos and videos from the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade
Photographers and videographers from The Republican and Masslive.com were on hand to capture the excitement of the St. Patrick's Parade in Holyoke HOLYOKE – A slew of photographers and videographers...
View ArticleVIDEO: Costumed paraders spruce-up Holyoke's St. Patrick's Parade
Costumed parade-goers filled the Holyoke's crowded streets Sunday to watch the parade and celebrate with friends and families. Watch video Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade 2012 Follow parade news on...
View ArticleHolyoke St. Patrick's Parade draws big crowds with the good weather
There were four arrests at the parade. A shooting and a stabbing following the event were unrelated. HOLYOKE – Fans wearing green hats and shirts, shamrock beads and green-tinted sunglasses turned the...
View ArticleSt. Patrick's Parade floats win awards
The awards are given in four categories and one float is selected as best of the parade. HOLYOKE – They saved the best for last. The West Springfield colleen float — the last of its kind to roll down...
View ArticleThe Walking Dead leaves a lot of baggage "Beside the Dying Fire"
Now that the season is complete, I think it's safe to say that the cast, crew, and creators have found their footing, and that things are looking up for what has the potential to be one of the best...
View ArticleCeltic Women extend St. Patrick's Day celebration
The Irish ensemble known as Celtic Women performed a post-holiday concert at Mohegan Sun on Sunday night. Mairead Nesbitt of Celtic Women UNCASVILLE, Conn. -- Hoping to extend the St. Patrick’s Day...
View ArticleNorcross Wildlife Sanctuary a hidden gem in Wales
Established in 1939 by Arthur D. Norcross, about 75 acres of Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary are open to the public. Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary in Walkes It encompasses about 8,000 acres in Wales but...
View ArticleMonday Entertainment Links: MTV plans to end 'Teen Mom,' 'Grimm' renewed, and...
Daily roundup of entertainment and celebrity news. MTV MTV says that Season 4 of 'Teen Mom' will be the show's last. (ew.com) Inside the Beach Boys reunion. (rollingstone.com) NBC gets the nod for...
View ArticleChunky Move to perform at MassMOCA
The Australian dance company performance in North Adams is the result of a partnership with Jacob's Pillow. National Library of AustraliaThe Australian-based dance company Chunky Move will perform at...
View ArticleChris Zito and Karen Boyd are new morning team at WHYN-FM, Mix 93.1
The use of local hosts andguests will please those who worried that Clear Channel would replace local programming with syndicated fare. Two months after WHYN-FM, Mix 93.1, pulled the plug on "The Dan...
View ArticleTrailer: 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' another look
The second trailer from the offbeat horror film has unspooled. Here's a second bite of what to expect from "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" when it arrives in theaters on June 22. The film is based...
View ArticleRestaurant news: Rising beef prices, maple sugar events, and special game feast
There is no shortage of dining events in Western Massachusetts in the weeks ahead. APBeef prices continue to rise. While it remains the dining out public's favorite indulgence, the price of beef is...
View ArticleHolyoke St. Patrick's Parade Committee names winners in music categories
The Central High School ROTC Unit took top honors in the category of "Best Marching Contingent." The music committee of the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade Committee announced the following winners --...
View ArticleNeil Young to speak at book convention
The rock star will speak at the annual publishing convention, BookExpo America, in New York in June. Neil Young NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Young has a special gig in New York City this June — at the annual...
View ArticleFox drama 'Touch' getting global launch
The Kiefer Sutherland series will debut concurrently in more than 100 countries. In this image released by Fox, David Mazouz portrays Jake Bohm, left, and Kiefer Sutherland portrays his father Martin...
View ArticleWendy's dethrones Burger King as No. 2 burger chain
Wendy's had sales of $8.5 billion in 2011, compared with $8.4 billion for Burger King. McDonald's remained far larger than both at $34.2 billion. AP photoWendy's had record sales in 2011 and knocked...
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