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Public breast-feeding bill passes the House
Women who want to breastfeed their babies at the restaurant, the store, or in the park would get protection from being hassled under a bill passed today by the Massachusetts House.
Boston Sci profit beats expectations, but is off 15%
Excluding restructuring, acquisitions and other charges, per-share earnings rose to 20 cents from 16 cents.
Public breast-feeding bill passes the House
Women who want to breastfeed their babies at the restaurant, the store, or in the park would get protection from being hassled under a bill passed today by the Massachusetts House.
Ralph Feinstein, 90, died on July 18, 2008. He was the husband of the late Ann Feinstein.
How does a community plan it's future? What would residents like to see their hometown look like a dozen or so years in the future? Some communities have strict zoning guidelines, and don't waiver, in order to ...
More elderly may need help with tax bills
When it comes to doling out cash to help the needy cover property taxes, Northborough was a leader last year, distributing $22,000 from its local fund to 71 eligible elderly and disabled residents.
Dog Strangles To Death During Grooming
A Yorkshire terrier strangled to death Saturday when it was left alone while being washed at a Framingham dog grooming service.
Water makes up 85 percent of our blood, 80 percent of our muscles, and 75 percent of our brains.
Police In Massachusetts Town Seek Extra Pay For Computer Skills
It's not exactly hazardous duty pay, but police officers in some Massachusetts towns are getting extra pay for using computers on the job.
Saying police stipend doesn't compute, voters scuttle Framingham settlement
It's not unheard-of for cities and towns to pay their police officers a little extra for using their computers.
Fourth of July 2008 Fireworks, Parades and more
July 02, 2008 FRAMINGHAM, MA - MetroWest and MetroBoston offer parades, fireworks, flea markets, road races, fairs, concerts, and more as part of Fourth of July celebrations.
Drink up as summer heats up to avoid dehydration, heat stroke
Drinking enough water seems intuitive, but when it becomes an afterthought, people exercising or working outdoors can easily become dehydrated - often without knowing it.
Caddywagon, beater Delahaye and British British Cooper MG - not nearly done with the archive box
From the same September 1978 issue of Hemmings Motor News as the sixwheelrabbitamino , we unearthed a few more classified photos of interest, starting with the above 1970 Cadillac Fleetwood station wagon.
Institute of Food Technologists
Fortified Military Foods: Probiotics Aim to Promote a Healthy Gut
July 1, 2008 - Back in World War II, the U.S. military gave soldiers Hershey chocolate bars to boost their morale as well as their energy.
Stow academy offers hands-on education in the nature of fire
On a sweltering day earlier this month, Wayland firefighter Tim Dempsey was decked out in full working gear, engaged in chores that normally would be the stuff of dull routine.
Millipore plans expansion of drug unit in Missouri
Billerica-based Millipore Corp. unveiled a $3.4 million expansion of its St. Charles, Mo., facility, its headquarters for its drug discovery unit.
El Milagro clinic co-founder to retire from board
Ron Tupper believes everyone should have access to health care. "If you provide access to medical care, you really give someone their dignity," Tupper said.
Mass. Crews Battle 4-Alarm Overnight Fire
Fire crews battled a four-alarm fire in downtown Natick that ravaged a commercial building on Pond Street early Thursday morning.
Boston Scientific sells investments to raise $140M
Boston Scientific Corp. has agreed to sell pieces of its investment portfolio through a pair of transactions that will raise a total $140 million before taxes and help pay off debt, but also force the medical ...
Bathtubs Are Insidious Source For Dangerous Lead
For years, Joe Rossi, the president of European Coatings couldn't figure out why his company sold more products to professional bathtub reglazers in Massachusetts than in any other area of the country.