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1. Vermont governor's race: Shumlin confident of re-election Explore Home - Brattleboro Reformer (Oct 27 2012) Vermont News Saturday October 27, 2012 RICHMOND -- Politicians often are criticized for telling people what they want to hear rather than being fully open with them, and Gov. Peter Shumlin says he doesn't want to fall into that trap. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Connecticut   Vermont   Wesleyan University

2. UMass celebrates $95 million academic classroom building slated for 2014 opening Explore masslive.com (Oct 26 2012) UMass celebrates $95 million academic classroom building slated for 2014 opening. The state is contributing $65 million to the project cost. (Read Full Article)

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3. CustomWeather US Ski Outlook for Winter 2012-2013 promising for Vermont Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 26 2012) With the caveat that the weatherman sometimes gets the forecast wrong even the morning of the day he gives it, a national weather service is suggesting much better snow conditions in Vermont this coming ski season than the meager offerings supplied last season. CustomWeather, a specialized provider of high-resolution weather forecast and alert services, has released its Ski Outlook for Winter 2012-2013, indicating the best places to go for optimal skiing conditions in the US this winter.  (Read Full Article)

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4. Federal court dismisses Entergy’s challenge to Vermont energy tax Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 26 2012) If the owner of the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in Vernon wants relief from a state tax, it will have to go to state court to get it. The Vermont federal district court issued a 16-page decision just after 4 Thursday afternoon dismissing a challenge brought by Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee, LLC and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. to Vermont’s Electrical Energy Generating Tax (“EET”). The EET imposes a tax of $0.0025 per kWh of electricity generated by large capacity power plants, of which Vermont Yankee is the only one in the state. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Vermont   Vermont Yankee   ISO New England

5. Encouraging students to go to college Explore wwlp.com (Oct 26 2012) A college awareness initiative, called "College? YES!" will kick-off with a rally Friday morning on the steps of City Hall in Springfield. (Read Full Article)

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6. Vermont Tech announces business plan competition winners Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 15 2012) Vermont News Six of Vermont’s burgeoning business stars have won a total of $19,000 in prizes in Vermont Tech’s 2012 Food and Farm Business Plan Competition. The competition for food- and farm-related businesses encourages new business development. Open to residents and students in Washington, Orange, and Windsor Counties, the prizes were awarded on Friday, following presentations to a panel of judges.  “At every stage of the competition, we were truly impressed with the individuals and businesses who came to us with ideas and business plans that show the broad range of creative thinking here in Vermont,” said Steve Paddock ... (Read Full Article)

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7. Rhode Island jack-o'-lantern fest lights up fall nights Explore masslive.com (Oct 14 2012) Rhode Island News The Jack-o'-lantern Spectacular at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, R.I., features 5,000 lit pumpkins along the zoo's wetlands trail. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   Connecticut   Rhode Island   Vermont

8. UMass professor receives nearly $900,000 grant to increase number of minority nurses Explore masslive.com (Oct 13 2012) According to the National League for Nursing 2012 Annual Survey, just 12 percent of those admitted into bachelor's degree programs in 2011 were African-American, 8 percent Asian or Pacific Islander and 6 percent Hispanic. (Read Full Article)

   Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts

9. Home buyer fair held in Springfield Explore wwlp.com (Oct 13 2012) After the foreclosure crisis it's difficult for some people to think of owning their own home, but one group is trying to make home ownership possible (Read Full Article)

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10. UMass Lowell opens $80M academic facility Explore Business News (Oct 12 2012) Officials celebrated the opening this week of the University of Massachusetts Lowell’s $80 million Emerging Technologies and Innovation Center (ETIC), the first new academic building constructed on campus in more than three decades. The 84,000-square-foot building will be home to research in nanotechnology, molecular biology, plastics engineering and optics, as well as life sciences, energy, national security and environmental protection. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts   University of Massachusetts   Massachusetts Life Sciences Center

11. Spfld casino process enter 2nd phase Explore wwlp.com (Oct 12 2012) When it comes to a possible casino in Springfield, all the cards are on the table. The city has to decide which of three proposals will appear on a ballot for a referendum vote. (Read Full Article)

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12. Holyoke open house will highlight more than 30 available homes around city Explore masslive.com (Oct 11 2012) Morse will begin the citywide open house tour at 101 Cabot St. (Read Full Article)

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13. GE gives UConn $7.5M for research, professorship Explore Mass High Tech Business News (Oct 11 2012) The University of Connecticut (UConn) will receive $7.5 million in a five-year investment from GE (NYSE: GE) designed to spur innovation in new electrical distribution technology in the Nutmeg State. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Connecticut   University of Massachusetts   University of Connecticut

14. MA promoting low-interest loan programs Explore wwlp.com (Oct 10 2012) Massachusetts News The state is offering financial help to people in need of wheelchairs and other assistive technology. (Read Full Article)

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15. Vermont Business Roundtable survey shows increasingly stable outlook into early 2013 Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 10 2012) Vermont News The chief executives of Vermont’s leading businesses demonstrated an increasingly stable outlook in their economic forecasts for the coming six months, compared against the previous survey.  The survey, which was completed between September 17 and September 28, was released today by Vermont Business Roundtable Chair Steve Voigt, CEO, King Arthur Flour and President Lisa Ventriss.    2012 Q3 Increase 2012 Q3 No Change 2012 Q3 Decrease Quarterly % Change Increase 2012 Q2 Increase 2012 Q2 No Change 2012 Q2 Decrease Sales   62% 28% 10% -2% 64% 32% 4% Capital Spending 43% 48% 9% 10% 33% 58% 9% Employment   43% 48% 10 ... (Read Full Article)

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16. Vermont Tech joins United States Green Building Council Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 10 2012) Vermont News With the goal of creating a sustainable environment through “green” building, Vermont Tech has joined the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), a 15,000-member organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.  “As a college that is practicing sustainability, we play a critical role in educating and training students, faculty, and community members to lead and drive strong and sustainable communities,” said Dan Aubin, who is certified by USGBC as a LEED Green Associate, which denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction, and operations. “For this reason, we are excited to partner with ... (Read Full Article)

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17. Local colleges make Princeton Review's 'best business' and 'best law' schools lists Explore Homepage (Oct 10 2012) Rhode Island News Bryant University, the University of Rhode Island and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth all earned places on The Princeton Review's 2013 list of the 'Best 296 Business Schools,' and Roger William's University earned a place on the college-prep maker's list of the 'Best 168 Law Schools.' (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Rhode Island   University of Massachusetts   University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

18. Cambridge school board approves energy project Explore Home - Bennington Banner (Oct 10 2012) Thursday October 11, 2012 ZEKE WRIGHT Staff Writer CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. -- An energy project left on the table last month was approved by the Cambridge Central School Board of Education Tuesday after further discussion. Board members heard opposing viewpoints but voted to move forward with the full scope of proposed work, pegged at $1. (Read Full Article)

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19. Raytheon nabs two Phase 2 Navy contracts Explore Mass High Tech Business News (Oct 10 2012) Waltham-based Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has received two Phase 2 contracts from the Office of Naval Research to develop a new power distribution system to improve fuel efficiency and enable ship and submarine systems to tap more power as needed. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Raytheon Co.   Sikorsky

20. Gov. Deval Patrick's capital plan includes $5.4 million for Springfield Union Station parking garage, $350,000 for Upper Bondsville Dam repair Explore masslive.com (Oct 9 2012) The 480-space parking garage will be used in conjunction with the redevelopment of the Union Station Regional Intermodal Transportation Center, a $45 million project with multiple funding sources. (Read Full Article)

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21. Boston food truck Momogoose signs a restaurant lease near South Station Explore Business News (Oct 9 2012) Massachusetts News Momogoose, a food truck often found serving lunch in downtown Boston, has signed a lease for a permanent restaurant near South Station. The red Momogoose truck serves Asian-inspired sandwiches, rice bowls, noodles and salads at several Boston-area spots, including International Place, Post Office Square, Kendall Square, Copley Square and Charlestown. Boston Restaurant Talk reports Momogoose is keeping the exact address of its planned new restaurant a "secret." (Read Full Article)

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22. Green Mountain Coffee makes deal with Snapple for single-serve ice tea Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 9 2012) Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc (NASDAQ: GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers based in Waterbury, and Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) have announced the companies have reached an agreement to offer Snapple premium iced teas in K-Cup and Vue packs for Keurig single cup brewing systems. The new Snapple K-Cup® and Vue® packs will be filled with the finest teas to create a great-tasting iced tea experience with the ease and convenience of a Keurig® brewer. Snapple K-Cup® pack iced teas will be offered in a variety of at home and away from home channels for ... (Read Full Article)

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23. Shumlin announces $1.8 million in Downtown tax credits, $500,000 in flood credits Explore Vermont Business Magazine (Oct 9 2012) Governor Peter Shumlin has announced the allocation of $1.786 million in tax credits through the Downtown Program to support nearly $26 million in building improvements in downtowns and village centers across the state. This year, in addition to traditional credits which spur building investment and revitalization in Vermont’s community centers, $500,000 in flood credits were allocated to help repair and rehabilitate buildings damaged by the flooding in 2011.  Competitively awarded by the Downtown Development Board, this year’s tax credits went to 30 projects in 17 communities.  (Read Full Article)

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24. Citizens Bank has most deposits in R.I., says FDIC Explore Homepage (Oct 9 2012) Rhode Island News RBS Citizens Bank remained Rhode Island's leading deposit holder during the fiscal year ended June 30, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (Read Full Article)

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