http://www.yourstreet.com/news/agawam-ma The latest Agawam, MA news updated hourly from thousands of sources. To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us The bad economy and a higher age limit is expected to boost participation. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The Republican Salvation Army Maj. Thomas D. Perks takes information from... http://www.yourstreet.com/4769855/hundreds-of-parents-guardians-register-children-for-toy-for-joy-campaign SPRINGFIELD - People Tuesday can review gold coins, jewelry and other abandoned property that will be auctioned on the eBay Web site by state Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767232/state-to-hold-abandoned-property-auction-preview No injuries were reported in the blaze at 1129 Main St, officials said. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com AGAWAM - A fire that displaced a family and caused more than $40... http://www.yourstreet.com/4762189/agawam-blaze-sparked-by-untended-candle Tracy Rumery of West Springfield died at Henry Heywood Hospital in Gardner, police said. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com WINCHENDON - A West Springfield woman was fatally... http://www.yourstreet.com/4762185/west-springfield-woman-killed-in-winchendon-crash A collection box is posted on the Breens' front lawn at 794 Bradley Road. File photo by Christopher Evans / The Republican Clad as Mrs. Claus, Shawna Breen hands out candy... http://www.yourstreet.com/4761743/holiday-light-display-to-benefit-toy-for-joy-campaign AGAWAM - The cause of a fire which resulted in more than $40,000 worth of damage Sunday to a two-story, single-family home remains under investigation, according to Fire Chief... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759856/agawam-officials-seek-cause-of-house-fire The school has a reputation for creative math events, which have paid off in test results. photo by Neil Hawley Mittineague School in West Springfield held the Math Problems of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4758705/math-made-fun-by-pirate-theme Martin acknowledged that the traffic and other concerns that sunk the Agawam Pavilion project would have to be addressed better this time around. By DAVID BERGENGREN... http://www.yourstreet.com/4758191/developer-eyes-agawam-site Registration for Toy for Joy, which has brightened the Christmas mornings of needy families for 85 years, begins on Monday. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD -... http://www.yourstreet.com/4757632/toy-for-joy-sets-sights-on-150-000 A total of $150,000 is being sought to provide some Christmas cheer for Western Massachusetts boys and girls. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD -Registration for... http://www.yourstreet.com/4757640/toy-for-joy-campaign-launches-86th-season-in-western-mass WORCESTER - A Merrick Street man charged with raping a woman Monday in her home maintains he and the alleged victim engaged in consensual sex, according to his lawyer. http://www.yourstreet.com/4752554/accused-rapist-says-woman-consented Monson officials have raised questions about Joshua Farber's union affiliation. By NANCY H. GONTER ngonter@repub.com MONSON - Joshua Farber, a parent and Springfield teacher... http://www.yourstreet.com/4750759/teacher-in-springfield-elected-to-fill-vacancy-on-monson-school-committee Shoppers come out in the dark of night for early-bird deals, but the economy still has many predicting a slow holiday shopping season. Photo by Michael S. Gordon / The... http://www.yourstreet.com/4748821/shoppers-mob-malls-looking-for-discounts-on-black-friday Shoppers come out in dark of night for Black Friday deals, but the economy still has many predicting a slow holiday shopping season. By JIM KINNEY Business writer SPRINGFIELD ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4748045/shoppers-flock-to-malls-on-black-friday Police seized a loaded .45-caliber handgun from the suspects' vehicle. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.co m SPRINGFIELD - An illegal handgun is off the streets thanks to the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4747264/shots-fired-in-springfield-s-forest-park-neighborhood-yields-two-arrests Springfield police arrested the 11 suspects about 2 a.m. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Springfield police arrested 11 people this morning following a large... http://www.yourstreet.com/4747020/springfield-police-arrest-11-following-disturbance-at-worthington-street By KEN ROSS kross@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Last winter, Philip D. Green moved to the area from Caribou, Maine, to work as a sheet rocker. Now, he's out of a job and living in... http://www.yourstreet.com/4743943/hundreds-of-homeless-flock-to-breakfast-and-dinner-on-thanksgiving Forest Park sparkled with color last night as Bright Nights kicked off its 14th season. Republican photo: Don Treeger Ceremonial lighting of the lights at Santa's House at... http://www.yourstreet.com/4742384/bright-nights-switched-on Big Y Foods Inc., which over-anticipated demand for turkeys this year, on Wednesday donated 3,890 surplus birds to 3 area food banks. THANKSGIVING MEALS These are the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4739114/western-mass-residents-ready-to-celebrate-thanksgiving-holiday Carlos Montes de Oca, 16, was killed early Sunday morning when the car in which he was riding struck a tree on Shaker Road. This publicity photo for Blueprints of the Heart... http://www.yourstreet.com/4738896/christian-rock-band-remembers-westfield-drummer-killed-in-car-crash By DAN RING dring@repub.com BOSTON - Four cities in Hampden County will each receive $75,000 state grants to plan for housing in urban centers. Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Tuesday... http://www.yourstreet.com/4727603/chicopee-holyoke-springfield-and-westfield-get-housing-grants Two other victims remained in good condition at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com WESTFIELD - Fourteen-year-old Jonathan Gonzalez,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4726130/westfield-police-continue-to-probe-fatal-shaker-road-crash Springfield police arrested the two suspects in the downtown Monday night. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Undercover narcotics detectives arrested two city... http://www.yourstreet.com/4724981/springfield-police-arrest-two-city-men-on-cocaine-and-other-charges The building at 60 Congress St., will be converted into office space, one of its new owners said. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The Republican Crews from Associated Building... http://www.yourstreet.com/4720333/demolition-starts-on-springfield-building-that-once-house-hooters Westfield police have released the names of the three other passengers injured in the crash. Photograph by MANON L. MIRABELLI Joseph D. Giffune, 16, signs a poster board at the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4716600/westfield-police-continue-to-probe-fatal-crash-on-shaker-road State Rep. Benjamin Swan is pushing a proposed Underground Railroad, Civil Rights and Black Heritage Museum in the city's Mason Square neighborhood. Benjamin Swan By DAN... http://www.yourstreet.com/4712437/springfield-officials-looking-for-new-ways-to-chronicle-the-history-of City high schools are continuing to see small increases in state test scores, but none is meeting targets set by federal laws. By JEANETTE DeFORGE jdeforge@repub.com CHICOPEE... http://www.yourstreet.com/4711545/chicopee-high-schools-fall-short-of-targets Fewer students in Chicopee high schools are failing math and English, school principals said. By JEANETTE DeFORGE jdeforge@repub.com CHICOPEE - Chicopee high schools are... http://www.yourstreet.com/4707819/chicopee-high-schools-report-increases-in-state-test-scores-but-not-up By PATRICK JOHNSON pjohnson@repub.com WARE - The Fire Department was on the scene Friday afternoon of a large fire at a downtown bank, officials said. The fire at County Bank... http://www.yourstreet.com/4703001/ware-fire-department-battles-blaze-at-country-bank-for-savings By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Undercover narcotics detectives arrested two city men on cocaine charges Thursday night. Juan Morales, 23, of 99 Oswego St.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4698759/springfield-police-arrest-two-city-men-on-cocaine-charges Both Donald and Anthony Francis had noticed that the blankets on their mother's bed had been singed by a baseboard heater and urged her to do something about it. Photo by John... http://www.yourstreet.com/4693154/palmer-to-rally-around-2-teens-whose-mother-died-in-commercial-street-fire Easthampton Savings Bank has begun discussions with local boards to build on Main Street. By DAVID BERGENGREN dbergengren@repub.com AGAWAM - Easthampton Savings Bank has... http://www.yourstreet.com/4685689/easthampton-savings-bank-targets-agawam-site The auction items included more than 100 electric hospital beds and matching furniture. Photos by Mark M. Murray / The Republican An auction was held Wednesday at the former... http://www.yourstreet.com/4684900/items-from-springfield-nursing-home-auctioned-in-wake-of-marathon Other banks are turning down the bailout because of the strings attached. By JIM KINNEY Business writer SPRINGFIELD - The parent company of Berkshire Bank has applied for a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4675194/berkshire-bank-is-only-western-mass-bank-seeking-federal-bailout-money Police are asking residents' help in catching aluminum thieves. By NANCY H. GONTER ngonter@repub.com Despite a dramatic drop in the price of scrap aluminum, thieves in Palmer... http://www.yourstreet.com/4673976/despite-drop-in-price-of-aluminum-palmer-police-report-10-incidents-of The governor toured West Springfield Middle School and joined a geography class. By PETER GOONAN pgoonan@repub.com WEST SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Deval L. Patrick met with one... http://www.yourstreet.com/4672079/gov-patrick-meets-with-students-dispels-rumors-he-might-leave-for Springfield Public Forum presents "The Supreme Court" with Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 7:30pm . 34 Court Street,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4671886/npr-s-nina-totenberg-at-springfield-symphony-hall-wednesday-night Police continue to probe the crash which occurred as a pickup truck pulled into a King Street restaurant. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com NORTHAMPTON - A 45-year-old... http://www.yourstreet.com/4670757/bicyclist-in-stable-condition-at-springfield-hospital-following The XL Center buzzed Monday night when the concern of the crowd seemed to match the frustration of UConn coach Jim Calhoun. http://www.yourstreet.com/4668859/uconn-pulls-away-from-hartford-for-99-56-win By DAVID BERGENGREN dbergengren@repub.com WEST SPRINGFIELD - Police carrying shotguns patrolled the grounds of the John Ashley School on Massassoit Avenue Monday in response... http://www.yourstreet.com/4667028/west-springfield-police-respond-to-animal-attacks The head of Friends of the Homeless shelter said plans for the $9.6 million expansion at 769 Worthington St. facility are on hold. By PATRICK JOHNSON pjohnson@repub.com ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4666796/expansion-of-springfield-homeless-shelter-delayed-by-financial-crisis According to Baystate Environmental's engineering evaluation, a 100-year storm could cause severe down-stream flooding, affecting homes and the emergency room area of Baystate... http://www.yourstreet.com/4666501/van-horn-dam-in-springfield-classified-by-the-state-as-being-a-high Who says high school football has to be a weekend thing? The Varsity Voice will be live from Szot Park as the town of Chicopee becomes divided on the gridiron. Bragging rights ... http://www.yourstreet.com/4666153/monday-night-football-coverage The presidential search committee plans to meet Friday to begin narrowing the field. By HOLLY ANGELO hangelo@repub.com CHICOPEE - More than 40 people have applied to become... http://www.yourstreet.com/4665694/more-than-40-people-hope-to-become-elms-college-s-next-president SPRINGFIELD - A fire Sunday heavily damaged a vacant, three-story, three-family house on Franklin Street. The fire at 374 Franklin St. was reported shortly before 3:30 a.m.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4658837/fire-damages-vacant-springfield-house The Pananas Restaurant was the latest in a spate of openings and business expansions. Republican photo: Mark M. Murray Pananas Restaurant and banquet facility at 916 Suffield... http://www.yourstreet.com/4657045/agawam-bucks-economic-slide By STEPHANIE BARRY sbarry@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - A Subaru crashed through a fence and into a home at 301 Newbury St. early Saturday, officials said. Springfield Fire... http://www.yourstreet.com/4654062/car-hits-house-in-springfield A compassionate response during economic hard times is not uncommon. Photo by Mark M. Murray / The Republican Kenneth J. Hokenson, left, secretary for institutional advancement... http://www.yourstreet.com/4652787/western-mass-residents-still-giving-to-churches-despite-tough-financial The fire that killed a 44-year-old Palmer woman was most likely sparked by clothing or bedding left too close to an electric baseboard heater. By NANCY H. GONTER and GEORGE... http://www.yourstreet.com/4652386/fire-cause-re-evaluated At a time when Detroit industry is grinding to a standstill, Balise is moving forward. By ANGELA CARBONE acarbone@repub.com WEST SPRINGFIELD - At a time when Detroit industry... http://www.yourstreet.com/4652212/balise-buys-yale-genton-site