1. 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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2. 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

3. 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

4. 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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5. 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)

   Comment Mentions:   Deval L. Patrick

6. Western Massachusetts Dial-A-Lawer program to offer residents free legal advice — again Explore masslive.com (Oct 8 2012) Massachusetts News All callers must dial (413) 782-1659 during the four hour program to get through to a lawyer. (Read Full Article)

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7. New England Air Museum opens new high-tech flight simulators Explore masslive.com (Oct 8 2012) Connecticut News Those who have ever wanted to try their hand at flying an airplane can now get a realistic feel for it at the New England Air Museum. (Read Full Article)

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8. Holyoke efforts to improve 3rd-graders' reading skills topic of meeting at Holyoke Community College Explore masslive.com (Oct 5 2012) Massachusetts News Strategies to improve third-graders' readiing abilities will be discussed with national and statewide officials. (Read Full Article)

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9. Westfield mayor to fill City Council vacancy Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2012) Massachusetts News fter lengthy and contentious debate, City Council members voted Thursday night to make the mayor responsible for filling a vacant council seat instead of rendering the appointment themselves. (Read Full Article)

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10. Farms in Western Massachusetts win state grants for environmental improvements Explore masslive.com (Oct 4 2012) Massachusetts News A total of 33 farms across the state shared in $375,000 in state grants for funding environmental improvements on farms. (Read Full Article)

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11. Plans to renovate Union Station in Springfield clear environmental hurdle Explore masslive.com (Oct 1 2012) Massachusetts News The historic Union Station was built in 1926 and has been closed since 1973. (Read Full Article)

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12. Northfield power facility looks to expand Explore masslive.com (Sep 22 2012) Connecticut News , Massachusetts News The relicensing process with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission also includes the Turners Falls Hydroelectric Project, also owned by Connecticut-based FirstLight. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Connecticut   New Hampshire   Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

13. Higher education graduation rates in Massachusetts exceed national average, but many students unprepared, report shows Explore masslive.com (Sep 20 2012) Massachusetts News The report is the first comprehensive look at where the state’s public higher education system stands in comparison to other states on a number of key indicators. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts   University of Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

14. Northampton honored for 'walkability' by Walk Friendly Communities Explore masslive.com (Sep 10 2012) Massachusetts News Northampton, Mass. is cited for its pedestrian-friendly efforts. (Read Full Article)

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15. New England-built warship Michael Murphy heads to sea out of Bath, Maine Explore masslive.com (Sep 5 2012) Maine News The last of the Navy's original run of Arleigh Burke destroyers headed out to sea with sailors lining the deck in their white uniforms. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts   Maine

16. UMass 14th nationally in commercializing research Explore masslive.com (Aug 29 2012) Massachusetts News The five-campus University of Massachusetts system generated $35 million during the 2011 fiscal year from the commercialization of its academic research, putting the school 14th nationally. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts   MIT   University of Massachusetts

17. Springfield unemployment rises in July Explore masslive.com (Aug 21 2012) Massachusetts News In July, only three of 12 regions of the state gained jobs and much of that was likely due to the summer tourist economy. (Read Full Article)

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18. Warm seawater forces Conn. nuclear plant shutdown Explore masslive.com (Aug 13 2012) Connecticut's nuclear power plant shut down one of two units because seawater used to cool down the plant is too warm. (Read Full Article)

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19. Gov. Deval Patrick signs $1.5 billion transportation bill Explore masslive.com (Aug 10 2012) Massachusetts News Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has given final approval to a $1.5 billion bond bill that will allocate state and federal funds to assist road, bridge and rail projects in the state. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts   Deval L. Patrick

20. Mount Holyoke professor part of NASA Mars Curiosity mission research team Explore masslive.com (Aug 7 2012) Massachusetts News Dyar is on a team of about 40 scientists responsible for a complex instrument called a ChemCam, which is perched on the rover. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Massachusetts   MIT   University of Massachusetts

21. WMECo: Springfield power outage caused by severed cable Explore masslive.com (Aug 7 2012) Massachusetts News Workers removing an abandoned cable as part of an upgrade project at the site severed a control cable, a spokeswoman for the utility said. (Read Full Article)

    Comment Mentions:   Western Massachusetts Electric Company

22. Western Massachusetts gets ready for Great New England Air Show at Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee Explore masslive.com (Aug 2 2012) Massachusetts News Visitors are being warned there could be traffic delays since as many as 500,000 people are expected to attend the two-day event. (Read Full Article)

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23. 2012 Great New England Air Show: Photos of planes arriving, plus thrills aboard Geico Skytypers Explore masslive.com (Aug 2 2012) Massachusetts News The air show is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. (Read Full Article)

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24. Northampton Economic Development Advisory Commission discusses goals at 1st meeting Explore masslive.com (Jul 31 2012) Massachusetts News Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce executive director Suzanna Beck said the economic development post is important to her organization. (Read Full Article)

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