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March 16, 2021

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Longmeadow Select Board formally calls for resignation of Hampden County retirement board, asks for state takeover

The state commission charged with oversight of pension systems does not have the power to remove board members.

By Emily Thurlow | Special to The Republican

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‘It just doesn’t make sense’: 17-year-old Nisha Mekedulu was found dead inside a Worcester apartment; her family wants to know what happened

“They left my daughter to die in the house,” the teen's mother said. “For me, I need justice.”

By Scott J. Croteau | scroteau@masslive.com

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Politics

Gov. Charlie Baker’s approval rating falls during COVD pandemic, but he remains top contender for 2022, poll suggests

The Republican governor now has a 52% approval rating, according to a new UMass Amherst/WCVB poll.

By Steph Solis | ssolis@masslive.com

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Holyoke City Council President Todd McGee says he can’t serve as acting mayor

Todd McGee had been the likely successor ever since Mayor Alex B. Morse last month accepted a job as town manager in Provincetown. Morse said Monday he will leave office March 26.

By Dennis Hohenberger | Special to The Republican

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Sports

Worcester Red Sox

Worcester Red Sox notebook: Polar Park is taking shape, as is the roster | Katie Morrison

The latest on Red Sox prospect injury news and the organization's deep ties to the city

By Katie Morrison

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NFL free agency 2021: Bill Belichick makes huge splash to overhaul Patriots roster | Chris Mason

The Patriots were uncharacteristically aggressive on the first day of legal tampering.

By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com

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Boston Red Sox Opening Day roster projection: Michael Chavis, Yairo Muñoz vying for last bench spot? Who will replace Ryan Brasier in the bullpen?

Some things have changed for the Red Sox since the beginning of camp.

By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Jacob’s Pillow Announces Plans for Festival 2021, Ted Shawn Theatre Renovation, and Dance We Must Campaign

Jacob's Pillow plans for 2021

By Pam Mastriano, The Republican

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Tv

‘Black Ink Crew New York’ Special Tell-All | How to watch, live stream, TV channel, time

With toxic energy and infighting, Ceaser thinks it’s time to clean house at his famous Harlem tattoo parlor.

By Kathy Passero, eCommerce reporter

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Leo’s Gallery Deli, Westfield staple for nearly 30 years, to close

The building’s landlord can’t yet divulge details but says he has a letter of intent from a possible new operator.

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

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