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December 24, 2020

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Sens. Ed Markey, Elizabeth Warren oppose Springfield biomass project by Palmer Renewable Energy

The two Democrats want the project put on hold at least until the incoming Biden administration comes out with a green energy and climate change program.

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

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Springfield family gives to Toy for Joy in memory of Kamari Williams; parents benefited from campaign when they were young

State Rep. Bud L. Williams' family knows the value of Toy for Joy.

By Ron Chimelis | rchimelis@repub.com

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Powerball numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Wednesday’s $321 million jackpot?

Here are the winning numbers in the Powerball drawing Wednesday.

By National Desk

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State grants aid brownfields cleanup in Springfield, Boston

One of the $250,000 grants will go toward cleanup at 846 and 876 Bay St. in Springfield, a 7.3-acre former auto salvage and scrapyard. Northern Tree Service last year received City Council approval to use the property for a wood-waste processing facility.

By The Republican Newsroom

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Patriots kicker 2021: Nick Folk is free agent but not planning on retiring

Folk: "I still have a lot of leg left in me."

By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com

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Jeff Teague, Tristan Thompson make significant contributions in debuts with Boston Celtics

Teague put up 19 points, while Thompson defended Giannis Antetokounmpo in his first game in more than nine months.

By Meredith Perri | mperri@masslive.com

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Jayson Tatum’s game-winner: What Boston Celtics said about 3-pointer

Jayson Tatum hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left on the clock in the Celtics season opener.

By Meredith Perri | mperri@masslive.com

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Three County Fair in Northampton announces furloughs, pay cuts; officials plead for upcoming shows to go on

The fair's general manager said they would have already run out of money if it weren't for the federal CARES Act.

By Jim Kinney | jkinney@repub.com

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‘Buddy Valastro: Road to Recovery’ | How to watch, live stream, TV channel, time

‘Buddy Valastro: Road to Recovery’ premieres on TLC tonight, Wednesday, December 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

By Katey Clifford, eCommerce reporter

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Closed during pandemic, Majestic Theater creates ‘Home for the Holidays’ window display

Since the start of December, passers-by on Elm Street in West Springfield have been able to enjoy a slice of “Home for the Holidays” in the theater’s café picture window, with a decorated Christmas living room scene from the theater’s long-running holiday production.

By Michael Ballway | Special to The Republican

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