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         <title><![CDATA[Williams women open new season with a win]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thursday, November 20

 WILLIAMSTOWN -- After struggling on the boards last winter, rebounding was a point of emphasis for the Williams College women's basketball team heading into this season.


 In the second half of Tuesday night's season opener, the Ephs got the point.


 Williams seized control of the glass and the game during a 19-0 run that led to a 67-55 win over Skidmore at Chandler]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Stephen Dravis, Transcript Correspondent</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:51:13 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Communication, chemistry vital to 'Blazers' success]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thursday, November 20

 NORTH ADAMS -- No matter your major, be it biology or political science, when you play basketball for Holly McGovern at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, consider yourself a communication major for the season.


 Entering her fifth season at the helm for the Trailblazers, McGovern feels that communication and team chemistry are vital components in the formula for]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Joe Fagella, North Adams Transcript</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:51:13 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Opening night knockout]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thursday, November 20

 NORTH ADAMS -- A 34-point win on opening night, and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts women's basketball team still isn't satisfied.


 While the offense shot the lights out in an 86-52 win over St. Joseph College (Conn.) Tuesday night, the defense could've been a little better, according to junior Jade Prickett.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Joe Fagella, North Adams Transcript</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:51:12 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Mounties championship bound]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thursday, November 20

 WESTFIELD -- Here it stands, one week before Thanksgiving, and the Mount Greylock boys' soccer team is still stuffing the competition.


 How 'bout that?


 Next Thursday, when Mounties fans are huddled around their dinner tables, counting their blessings, they may want to give thanks to one Tyler Grees.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Patrick Ronan, North Adams Transcript</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:51:12 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Ephs hockey ready for  early conference battles]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thursday, November 20

 WILLIAMSTOWN -- While some college teams get to ease into their season with a non-conference game to tune up for the guts of their schedule, the Williams College men's hockey team gets thrown into the fire right away.


 According to their coach, the Ephs are ready to go.


 Williams opens its season Friday evening and Saturday afternoon against Tufts and Connecticut]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Stephen Dravis, Transcript Correspondent</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:51:11 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The dish on Dabrowski]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thursday, November 20

 CHESHIRE -- Versatile. Athletic. And committed.


 Anyone who caught a Hoosac Valley boys' soccer game in the last four years would agree; those three words accurately sum up Tyler Dabrowski, a senior who excelled in several positions on the pitch during his varsity tenure.


 But leave it to Hurricanes coach Rick Beauchemin, who knows Dabrowski's work ethic far better]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Patrick Ronan, North Adams Transcript</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:51:09 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Red Sox trade Crisp to Royals for reliever]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thursday, November 20

 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Royals picked up the leadoff hitter they had been seeking, acquiring center fielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez on Wednesday.


 Kansas City was 12th among 14 AL teams in runs last season and added power last month, obtaining first baseman Mike Jacobs from Florida.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By John Marshall, AP Sports Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:51:08 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Appraiser values Curlin at $20M]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Thursday, November 20

 FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- A thoroughbred appraiser set Curlin's market value at $20 million yesterday and recommended shares of the richest North American racehorse in history be consolidated under primary owner Jess Jackson.


 The complicated ownership dispute focuses on a 20 percent interest of the reigning Horse of the Year controlled by William Gallion and Shirley]]></description>
         <dc:creator>The Associated Press</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:51:08 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Devils headed to postseason, hold 'Canes under 12]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Monday, November 17

 NORTH ADAMS -- Normally, a 22-point lead with under two minutes to play would be a safe advantage.


 The Drury Blue Devils are not normal, and neither was the situation they were in, literally playing for their postseason lives on Saturday.


 The Devils proved that they belong in the playoffs, however, by overcoming extraordinary circumstances, and of all games to do it]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Joe Fagella, North Adams Transcript</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:54:15 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Vermont tradition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Monday, November 17

 The State of Vermont has a long-standing tradition of taking its deer hunting seriously. It is the home of our nation's greatest hunting family, and for many years it was considered the Mecca of deer hunting. Like big bucks, traditions die hard, but it's time for the traditional opening day of rifle season to change to Thanksgiving Day.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By David Willette</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:54:08 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Former Brady backup Cassel coming into his own]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Monday, November 17

 FOXBOROUGH -- Matt Cassel is no longer just the caretaker for Tom Brady's team.


 The former New England backup broke out with the best game of his career Thursday night, passing for 400 yards and running for another 62 in an overtime loss to the New York Jets. He also flashed a little of the Brady style, leading the Patriots' offense to touchdowns in the final minutes of]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Jimmy Golen, AP Sports Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:54:07 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Billups, Nuggets hand C's 1st home loss]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Monday, November 17

 BOSTON -- Since his trade to the Denver Nuggets, Chauncey Billups has done something customary for him.


 Win.


 The Nuggets are 4-1 since Billups' arrived after a Nov. 3 trade with the Pistons. And on Friday night, the Nuggets added a statement game to their resume, beating the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 94-85.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By The Associated Press</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:54:07 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tampa Bay Lightning fire Melrose as coach]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Monday, November 17

 TAMPA, Fla. -- Barry Melrose's return to the NHL as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning lasted 16 games. Now the job belongs to assistant Rick Tocchet, who was once suspended from the league for his involvement in a sports betting ring.


 Melrose was fired Friday less than five months after he left the television booth to coach a team that finished with the league's worst]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Fred Goodall, AP Sports Writer</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:54:06 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Karampatsos surpasses 100-point mark in career]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Monday, November 17

 WILLIAMSTOWN -- Seven games into Amanda Karampatsos' first full season on the Mount Greylock girls' varsity team, the promising young forward encountered a major setback. She severely rolled her ankle, abruptly ending her sophomore season and binding her to a winter full of physical therapy.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>By Patrick Ronan, North Adams Transcript</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:54:06 EST]]></pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[MG's Lemme claims all-state X-C honors]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Monday, November 17

 BOSTON -- Mount Greylock senior Jackie Lemme was the only Berkshire County runner to attain all-state status on Saturday, placing 12th at the MIAA state cross country meet at Franklin Park in Boston.


 She conquered the 5K course in 19 minutes, 31.7 seconds.


 "It's my last high school race ever, so I had to give it my all," Lemme said.]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Staff reports</dc:creator>
         <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:54:05 EST]]></pubDate>
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