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Deerfield elects newcomers to Select Board

by Domenic Poli For the GazetteMay 9, 2016

Activists demonstrate at the U.S. Capitol building Monday, performing an act of civil disobedience in support of campaign finance reform. Over several days, hundreds were arrested, including a few from the Pioneer Valley.

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Locals arrested while demonstrating for campaign finance reform in DC

by Dave Eisenstadter @DaveEisenApril 15, 2016

From left, Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse, Easthampton resident Nicole LaChapelle and Springfield School Committee member and pastor Calvin McFadden hold up their ballots at a caucus event Saturday. The three were awarded spots as delegates to the Democratic National Convention in July.

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Locals picked as Dem convention delegates

by Dave Eisenstadter Staff Writers, and Amanda Drane Staff WritersApril 11, 2016

KEVIN GUTTINGMassachusetts State Representative John Scibak speaks during the Mohawk Northeast Envelope Converting Center grand opening Tuesday in South Hadley Falls.

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Hadley man continues 20-year quest to get vacancies publicly posted

by Dan Crowley Staff WriterApril 11, 2016

A group of people gathered to support the Amherst Charter Commission reacts to winning Tuesday at The Pub. In the front row, from left, are Anastasia Ordonez and Laura Kent, who won School Committee seats.

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Amherst votes for charter commission; efforts wins 60% of vote

by Scott Merzbach Staff WriterApril 5, 2016