The Westfield News
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610State unemployment rate fell in February
BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — The unemployment rate in Massachusetts dropped two-tenths of a point to stand below 5 percent...
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Tribes warn Conn. could lose 18,000 casino jobs
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The leaders of Connecticut’s two federally recognized Indian tribes made a united pitch yesterday...
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A look at New England casino developments
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A casino arms race is building in New England. Here’s a look at some recent...
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552New England states face off in a ramped-up race for casino dollars
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — A casino arms race is ramping up in New England. From Connecticut to Maine, lawmakers...
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Task force will focus on high unemployment
BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker says while the state’s overall economic picture is brightening, too many people are still being left...
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870Big E VP to retire
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Eastern States Exposition (ESE) Vice President Sue Lavoie has announced her retirement, capping a 49-year career with the West...
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581Baker ceremonially taps sugar maple tree
FITCHBURG – Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton was joined by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Department of Agricultural Resources (DAR)...
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582City seeks input from business community
WESTFIELD- The City’s Community Development Department is administering two surveys this month in an attempt to gain more knowledge on the existing...
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564Tribes, Connecticut lawmakers discuss possible new casinos
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — The two tribes that own Connecticut’s casino resorts have been holding discussions with state...
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MGM sets March 24 for groundbreaking on $800M casino
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — MGM outlined its construction schedule for an $800 million resort casino in Springfield yesterday, starting...
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619Energy company IDs shippers for planned natural gas pipeline
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The Texas-based energy company that wants to build a natural gas pipeline through southern New Hampshire into Massachusetts...
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560Card, Kasper highlight Scouts dinner
SPRINGFIELD — Al Kasper, president and CEO of Savage Arms will receive the 2015 Distinguished Citizen Award at an April 28 gala,...
