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February 18, 2021

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April opening eyed for psychiatric services at former Providence Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke

The owners of the newly renamed MiraVista Behavioral Health center answered questions from The Republican about the sale of the hospital and future plans there.

By Anne-Gerard Flynn | Special to The Republican

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St. Joan of Arc School in Chicopee successfully navigated in-person learning and took on new students

The parochial school has been fully in-person since September 2020.

By Elizabeth Román | eroman@repub.com

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Takeout helps sustain Massachusetts restaurants during ‘bleak’ times

The food and beverage industry has accounted for one in four jobs lost during the pandemic, more than any other sector of the economy.

By Keith O'Connor | Special to The Republican

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Springfield

Springfield police commissioner: Amid reform changes, police still need to protect, make arrests

Sentiment is not in our corner, but yet when asked the majority of Springfield residents want, support and need us.

By Cheryl Clapprood

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Jayson Tatum snaps out of shooting funk but roster questions linger: 5 things we learned from Celtics’ loss to Hawks

Jayson Tatum scored 35 points on Wednesday night, his best scoring outing since January 4th.

By Brian Robb | brobb@masslive.com

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Boston Red Sox spring training starts Thursday; here are the 10 most pressing questions ahead of the 2021 season

The Red Sox officially begin the most unusual of spring trainings Thursday morning.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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Celtics

Boston Celtics need a new plan to avoid having their defense torn up by Atlanta Hawks again Friday

The Boston Celtics defense was torn up by the Atlanta Hawks as the C's fell back to the .500 mark. With a rematch on Friday, Boston has a chance to quickly fix those mistakes.

By Souichi Terada | sterada@masslive.com

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Concert halls hope for return of live shows later in 2021

After a disastrous 2020, arts and entertainment bookers see light on the horizon.

By George Lenker | Special to The Republican

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Springfield’s Ruth Carter to receive star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Oscar winner, who was was born and raised in Springfield, has designed costumes for more than 45 movies.

By Ray Kelly | rkelly@repub.com

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On Springfield’s Quadrangle this week, an ice sculpture invasion (photos)

Gates at the Quadrangle will be open until 7 p.m. so visitors can view the sculptures lit up at night.

By Don Treeger | dtreeger@repub.com

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