The Westfield News
SWK/Hilltowns
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Northeast gas pipeline progresses, to some landowner dismay
MARY ESCH, Associated Press HARPERSFIELD, N.Y. (AP) — The 124-mile Constitution Pipeline will likely bring some relief from high natural gas prices...
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Despite deep rivalry, Connecticut tribes plan new casinos
MICHAEL MELIA, Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — For the leaders of two Connecticut tribes proposing to build new casinos together, some...
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House approves Twin River hotel in bid to retain revenues
AMY ANTHONY, Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill Thursday that would allow...
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Bill allowing more tribal casinos clears Connecticut panel
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A bill that would authorize Connecticut’s two federally recognized tribes to open up to three jointly run, smaller-scale...
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564New Bedford reaches deal with developer of Foxwoods casino
PHILIP MARCELO, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — New Bedford is all-in as it vies for the state’s final gambling license. Mayor Jon...
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552Senate passes FY15 supplemental budget
BOSTON – On Thursday, the Massachusetts Senate passed a $402.2 million supplemental budget to cover costs associated with increased caseloads in the...
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548Legislators hear selectmen concerns
SOUTHWICK – State Sen. Donald F. Humason (R-Westfield) and state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga (R-Southwick) visited with the Board of Selectmen last week...
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609State 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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549A stitch in time saves nine
WEST SPRINGFIELD – You wouldn’t wait for a tear in your shirt to grow bigger, so why wait to be a part...
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Baker’s opiod group to hold public session in western Mass.
GREENFIELD – As the number of drug overdose deaths in the Commonwealth continues to rise, the Opioid Crisis Working Group created by...
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544Bills target barriers to public records
By DAN CROWLEY Staff Writer Daily Hampshire Gazette NORTHAMPTON — The wheels of justice turn slowly, the saying goes. In Massachusetts, the...
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707Report: State must support gay, lesbian, transgender youth
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts must do more to help meet the needs of the state’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth. That’s...
