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National Adoption Month in the Region

Northeast (2009-11-20) Programs and ceremonies marked the day for adoptive families

US Senate Candidate Scott Brown

Springfield, MA (2009-11-20) Scott Brown seeks to break the Democrat's monopoly in Massachusetts

US Senate Candidate Jack E Robinson

Springfield, MA (2009-11-20) Robinson stresses business experience in Senate race

Two Republicans Seek Mass. Senate Seat

Springfield, MA (2009-11-20) Scott Brown and Jack E Robinson are rivals in GOP primary.

Unions to North Adams Mayor: "Too Little Too Late"

North Adams, Ma (2009-11-20) The mayor refutes underfunding health care, offers concession

Mass. unemployment rate sees first drop

Boston, MA (2009-11-20) The monthly unemployment rate in Massachusetts has fallen for the first time in nearly two-and-a-half years.

Berkshire United Way Changes Business Model, Gets Results

Pittsfield, MA (2009-11-19) A new report is released showing the new approach to community development

Massachusetts Senate Passes Education Reform

Massachusetts (2009-11-19) Charter Schools and assistance with underperforming schools

Capuano and Coakley Vie for Mass Senate Seat

Massachusetts (2009-11-19) The second in a 3 part series on the Massachusetts Senate Candidates

Congressman Mike Capuano on his Senate Bid

Massachusetts (2009-11-19) Congressman Capuano takes a leap into the senate race

Martha Coakley Extended Interview

Massachusetts (2009-11-19) Attorney General Martha Coakley discusses the issues as she campaigns for the US Senate Seat

Legislature rejects Patrick request on education bill

Boston, MA (2009-11-19) Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's request for the legislature to stay in session to act on an education reform bill has been rebuffed.

H1N1 vaccines given to children without parent consent

Montpelier, VT (2009-11-19) Vermont Health Department officials say three students got doses of swine flu vaccine at school-based clinics against the wishes of their parents.

Vermont Legislators Updated on State Revenues

Montpelier, VT (2009-11-18) Vermont faces 88-million dollar budget gap for next fiscal year.

Sheriff Promotes Education Program

Ludlow, MA (2009-11-18) 4000 inmates have earned GEDs at Hampden MA Correctional Center.

Khazei and Pagliuca Vie for Massachusetts Senate Seat

Massachusetts (2009-11-18) Two first time politicians look to fill the vacant Massachusetts seat

Massachusetts Senate Candidate Steve Pagliuca

Massachusetts (2009-11-18) Steve Pagliuca, a feature interview with the Senate candidate

Massachusetts Senate Candidate Alan Khazei

Massachusetts (2009-11-18) Alan Khazei comes from the non-profit world and makes a run at the vacant senate seat

Deadline comes for 2010 ballot questions

Boston, MA (2009-11-18) Activists pushing to get questions on the 2010 election ballot in Massachusetts face a deadline Wednesday.

Mass. military bases get approval for funding

Boston, MA (2009-11-18) The U.S. Senate has approved sending $44.4 million to Massachusetts to upgrade military facilities at Otis Air Force Base and Hanscom Air Force Base.