Nursing home advocates are protesting at the Massachusetts Statehouse on Tuesday urging government officials to increase facilities funding after a string of nursing home closures across the state.
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“It’s Infuriating Us”: New Bedford Fishermen Oppose Vineyard Wind’s $10 Million Compensation Offer
Vineyard Wind proposed its first compensation package for Massachusetts fishermen on Thursday who stand to lose major profits with the creation of the largest offshore wind farm in the country. The industry wasn’t happy with the offer.
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Self-Driving Shuttles Roll Out In Providence
The autonomous vehicles are the first to premiere on Rhode Island’s streets.
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How To Maintain A Historic Connecticut Farm? Diversify
Business in one historic town in eastern Connecticut has always revolved around the ocean. Now, a 250-year-old farm in the area wants to diversify the food economy in more ways than one. It’s become a hub to learn about what we eat and value: the men – and women – who produce our food.
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Boston Uber Drivers To Join Employees In Major Cities Across The Country In Strike About Wages
Uber drivers in Boston announced Sunday they will be joining drivers in major cities across the country in a strike about wages on Wednesday, the day before the ride-hailing company is scheduled to go public. The Boston Independent Drivers Guild said its action is meant as a show of solidarity with striking drivers in cities […]
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AG Healey Sends Warnings To Violators Of State’s ‘Ban The Box’ Rule
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is warning state businesses not to unfairly discriminate against job applicants with criminal records. Healey’s office says an investigation made public Monday found 19 businesses had violated the state’s “ban the box” law, which bars employers from asking about criminal record information on a candidate’s initial job application. The attorney general says the law […]
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Stop & Shop Workers Ratify New Contract
The agreement — which three union locals already voted to approve — might be something of a mixed bag.
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Urban Greens Co-op Delays Opening In Providence
A community-owned grocery store in Providence will delay opening.
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Why Stop & Shop And Its Union Can’t Make A Deal
It has a lot to do with retirement benefits.
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Stop & Shop Strike Brings More Business To Other Grocers
It’s been a week since 31,000 Stop & Shop employees went on strike in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Most of the store’s regular customers are buying their food elsewhere — either to support the strikers, or to avoid the awkwardness of crossing a picket line.
