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Blind, autistic musical savant performs at Longmeadow in Taunton“Incredible” was one word attendees used to describe a musician who performed at Longmeadow of Taunton on Wednesday. More than 50 people turned out to hear an all-request concert by Tony DeBlois, 38, who is blind, autistic, has Savant Syndrome and has been playing music professionally for 29 years. — Wicked Local Taunton Obituaries today: Francis Bousquet was MassMutual customer service representativeObituaries from The Republican. Francis Bousquet Francis "Frank" Bousquet, 34, of Chicopee, died on Sunday. He was born in Springfield, grew up in Longmeadow, attended Longmeadow schools and played hockey for Holy Name. He graduated from Longmeadow High School, where he also played hockey. Bousquet attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He also lived in Springfield and Chicopee, and was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. He worked as a customer service representative for the MassMutual Insurance Company in — The Republican State denies release of Abington bra trick videoThe Enterprise appealed a denial from Superintendent Peter Schafer for the video of the meeting including a magic trick done by then-School Committee Chairman Russell FitzGerald. The state has agreed with Schafer, denying the video for reasons of privacy. — Wicked Local Abington Celtics paint pretty picturePhiladelphia - Paul Pierce, on his way to a 24-point, 12-rebound game, slashed to the basket midway through the... — The Boston Herald Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:51 PM
Family, friends remember Belchertown crash victim Ashley GoetzAmherst - Ashley Goetz wanted to write. In 2011, she left her job as director of marketing at a Minnesota retail firm, uprooted her life and moved to Easthampton to pursue a master's degree at the University of Massachusetts. At the time of her death she was working on two novels. read more — Daily Hampshire Gazette Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:00 AM Court: Conviction needed for longer suspensionThe highest court in Massachusetts has overturned a 3-year license suspension given to a man who refused to take a breath test after being arrested on a drunken driving charge, finding that a law designed to increase penalties for repeat drunken drivers requires a previous conviction. — The Boston Globe Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:58 AM
Ri agency official out after Schilling defaultProvidence, R.i. -- The head of the Rhode Island agency whose board approved a $75 million loan guarantee for former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's now financially troubled video gaming company has resigned. — 7 News - WHDH Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:28 AM
Abington selectmen to probe claims against town managerThe Board of Selectmen have decided to hire an independent attorney to review recent complaints against the town manager in its first meeting since the recent town election. — Wicked Local Abington
Coroner: RFK Jr.'s wife died of hangingBedford, N.y. -- A medical examiner in suburban New York says the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxiation due to hanging. — 7 News - WHDH Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:06 PM
Easthampton brings back popular Bear Fest with more artistsEasthampton - Bear Fest, the summer-long art installation of colorful fiberglass bears decorated by area artists, aims to bring visitors to town and raise money for schools, organizations and the arts. But two small bears created for Bear Fest served another purpose when they arrived at the Tri-County Schools on East Street this spring. Related stories:• In its second year, Bear Fest grows bigger• Looking ahead to Bear Fest read more — Daily Hampshire Gazette Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:00 AM Disco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63 Legendary singer Donna Summer has died at age 63. — The Boston Channel Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:53 PM
Cuban president's daughter gets US visaThe daughter of Cuban President Raul Castro has been granted a U.S. visa to attend an academic conference in San Francisco and another event, one of her associates confirmed Thursday. The decision has already drawn fire from Cuban-American politicians and on anti-Castro blogs, which argue that she is an apologist for the Communist government her family has led for decades. — The Boston Globe Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:59 AM
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