Vatican receives report on Springfield diocese sexual abuse allegations

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The Springfield Catholic diocese has sent the Vatican its report on claims by two men who say they were sexually abused by former Bishop Thomas Dupre. The report was also sent to the Hampden District Attorney and to the dioceses lay board, which investigates allegations against clergy. The diocese will not release details of the report. This report was compiled by WUHN/WUPE Radio, Pittsfield
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Senior Golf Series Returns in September

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- The Berkshire County Fall Senior Golf series returns in September with events on five consecutive Wednesdays starting Sept. 18.
 
It is the 22nd year of the series, which is a fund-raiser for junior golf in the county, and it is open to players aged 50 and up.
 
The series will feature two divisions for each event based on the combined ages of the playing partners.
 
Golfers play from the white tees (or equivalent) with participants 70 and over or who have a handicap of more than 9 able to play from the forward tees.
 
Gross and net prices will be available in each division.
 
The cost is $55 per event and includes a round of golf, food and prizes. Carts are available for an additional fee.
 
Golfers should call the pro shop at the course for that week's event no sooner than two weeks before the event to register.
 
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