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WAMC New England News
Church Helps Haitians Apply To Stay In US Catholic Charities of Springfield offers help for Haitians in Western Mass
Fairpoint Files Long-Delayed Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Bankruptcy restructuring plan reduces Fairpoint debt by nearly two-thirds.
Vermont Governor Participates in Federal Energy Discussions Governor Jim Douglas among those discussing energy task force recommendations with administration officials.
Report: Welder's torch may have sparked explosion Investigators are still trying to figure out what sparked the deadly explosion that killed five people Sunday at the construction site of a power plant in Middletown, Connecticut.
Bill in Mass. would ban graphic messages The Republican leader in the Massachusetts House has drafted a bill to ban the sending of sexually graphic instant messages to minors.
Fairpoint files bankruptcy plan The debt load of telecommunications provider Fairpoint Communications will be cut by nearly two-thirds under a bankruptcy reorganization plan filed Monday.
Petition to save library causes clash A citizens' petition to close a community library in Housatonic, Massachusetts has hit on a sore spot for library supporters who just got over a battle with elected officials.
Endorsements For Return Of Police Commission Activist, police union official back return to civilian police commission in Springfield MA
Congressman Welch Sponsors Veteran Home Bill The Vermont democrat yields to demand and sponsors a bill to better fund veterans homes
Foundation Supports School Improvement Project $1.25 million grant goes to Springfield MA schools for pilot program to close achievement gap
Wind Siting Passes Mass Senate An issue over wind power and state versus local control
More may be missing following Connecticut explosion A Connecticut fire official now says it is unclear whether everyone is accounted for after a massive explosion that killed at least five people at an under-construction power plant.
UMass to move jobs to Springfield The University of Massachusetts is planning to re-locate some jobs to downtown Springfield, as part of an economic development partnership between UMass Amherst and the city.
VT AG wants drug companies to report samples given Vermont's Attorney General is calling for pharmaceutical companies to report the dollar value of drugs they offer as free samples to doctors and other health providers in the state.
Hunger and Food Insecurity Up in Western Mass A national report breaks down hunger locally, Western Mass need is up
Regional Education Assessment Tests Released in Vermont New England Common Assessment Program fall test results released by state education department shows slight improvement across Vermont.
Group Supporting IRV Forms to Fight Repeal Initiative in Burlington IRV supporters say repeal would lower the threshold of votes need to win mayoral elections.
Top Official Stresses Confidentiality Of Census US Deputy Commerce Sec. in Springfield MA encourages local outreach to immigrants, others who distrust government
Police Defend Investigation Of Officers Allegations of excessive force,abuse of authority lead to calls for civilian oversight in Springfield MA
PIttsfield Takes Another Swing at Pro Baseball Same owner, new team, new name. There will be baseball at Wahconah
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