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    1. Encouraging students to go to college

      Explore wwlp.com (Oct 26 2012)

      Encouraging students to go to college 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)

    2. Home buyer fair held in Springfield

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      Home buyer fair held in Springfield 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)

    3. Spfld casino process enter 2nd phase

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      Spfld casino process enter 2nd phase 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)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts

    4. MA promoting low-interest loan programs

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      MA promoting low-interest loan programs

      The state is offering financial help to people in need of wheelchairs and other assistive technology.

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      Mentions:   Massachusetts

    5. MGM opens Spfld office on Main Street

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      MGM opens Spfld office on Main Street

      MGM will open an office at 1441 Main Street in Springfield. The company is trying to persuade the gaming commission and residents that they should be able to build a resort casino in the South End.

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      Mentions:   Mohegan Sun

    6. UMass pres. touring state by bus

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      UMass pres. touring state by bus The President of the University of Massachusetts kicked-off a week-long bus tour across the state in Springfield Monday morning. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts

    7. Fabulous foliage predicted for WMass

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      Fabulous foliage predicted for WMass Business people along the Mohawk Trail are elated by predictions that this could be a banner year for fall foliage. (Read Full Article)

    8. UMass ranked "military friendly"

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      UMass ranked "military friendly"

      UMass Amherst is being saluted for supporting our troops. The University is among the top schools considered "military friendly."

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      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts

    9. Manufacturing grows, but skills needed

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      Manufacturing grows, but skills needed Manufacturing is expected to bring more than 100,000 jobs to Massachusetts over the coming years, but many of those new manufacturing jobs require specialized skills. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts

    10. UMass campus proposed for Springfield

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      UMass campus proposed for Springfield The University of Massachusetts is looking to expand its campus, and Springfield is in the running to be a part of it. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   University of Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    11. Bay Path receives $1-million grant

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      Bay Path receives $1-million grant Bay Path College will be helping to train the medical professionals of the future. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts

    12. Holyoke on track to get Amtrak back

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      Holyoke on track to get Amtrak back Amtrak is on track to return rail service to Holyoke. (Read Full Article)

    13. MGM's big casino announcement

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      MGM's big casino announcement MGM to unveil their plans that involve bringing a resort-style casino to downtown Springfield. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   MassMutual Center

    14. WMass farmers upbeat about future

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      Farmers in Massachusetts have been struggling in recent years, but at least one Franklin County farm’s owners are upbeat about their future.

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      Mentions:   Massachusetts   University of Massachusetts

    15. MA adds jobs, but unemployment still up

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      MA adds jobs, but unemployment still up Massachusetts labor officials say the state's unemployment rate rose slightly last month even though the state added 1,600 jobs. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts

    16. Mass towns celebrate Green Communities

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      State environmental and energy officials are celebrating three Massachusetts communities that are among 17 cities and towns selected to share $2.75 million in Green Communities grants. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts

    17. Tax-free weekend to help small business

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      Tax-free weekend to help small business

      While saving 6.25% on large ticket items is an incentive for shoppers, the sales tax holiday weekend is also lifeline for small businesses.

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    18. WMECo trimming trees in Hadley

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      Western Massachusetts Electric Company is trimming trees in Hadley in an effort to reduce the effect of future storms. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

    19. South End project starting soon

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      South End project starting soon

      Springfield's South End Streetscape improvement project will began on Wednesday, August 8.

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    20. MA officials announce grants for cities

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      Massachusetts officials are announcing that the state will be offering competitive grants to support early career education and intensive English language instruction for students in the state's most financially strapped cities. (Read Full Article)

      Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

    21. Great New England Air Show wraps up

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      The fifth heat wave of the summer still couldn't stop a hundred thousand people from checking out the Great New England Air Show Sunday. (Read Full Article)

    22. Wind energy group to meet at UMass

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      Wind energy group to meet at UMass

      A national wind energy advocacy group is holding its first meeting in Massachusetts.

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      Mentions:   Massachusetts   University of Massachusetts

    23. $10M for Springfield road repairs

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      Some rough roads and sidewalks will get smoothed over in the Springfield's Brightwood Section.

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    24. CL&P to use helicopters to string lines

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      CL&P to use helicopters to string lines

      Connecticut's biggest utility is using a helicopter to help string new high-voltage transmission lines for a Connecticut and Massachusetts transmission line upgrade.

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      Mentions:   Connecticut   Massachusetts   Connecticut Light & Power

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