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Worcester region sinks to lowest rank in ‘well-being’

BOSTON – The Hub of New England trails both the Manchester-Nashua area of New Hampshire and even Springfield in western Massachusetts in terms of a "well-being" index created by Gallup, a polling and research organization, and Healthways, a firm that helps governments, insurers and hospitals improve the wellbeing of

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Two cities tell tales of struggle amid manufacturing losses

One city was once the wealthiest per capita in the world. The other was nearly the cotton manufacturing capital of the world. But today, New Bedford and Fall River are among the many mid-sized cities in Massachusetts struggling to adapt to the evolving global economy. Both are adjusting at a

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Schilling addresses potential Senate run, Rhode Island business failure

BOSTON — Retired Red Sox hurler Curt Schilling, who has hinted he may run against U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren when the Cambridge Democrat is up for reelection in 2018, addressed questions Wednesday about his failed Rhode Island video game business venture during another radio appearance. "Here's what

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R.I. brewer’s attempt to ease beer laws has opponents foaming

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Proclamation Ale Co., a small Rhode Island brewery that's pushing to change the state's beer laws, recently received an angry letter about its efforts. In response, the brewer set the letter on fire and posted to Facebook a photo of him holding

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Boston tops Northeast for job creation, Gallup says

BOSTON – Greater Boston ranks higher than any other major urban area in the Northeast for job creation, although it is less competitive nationwide, according to a recent Gallup survey. The region beat out cities from New York to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Buffalo, New York, although it ranks 21st out of

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Fans use Lovecraft’s fame to promote Providence’s weird side

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Fans of H.P. Lovecraft's writings are trying to use the growing fame of the early 20th century fantasy-horror writer to promote Providence's weird side. Lovecraft so identified with Rhode Island's capital city that he wrote "I am Providence&

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RI agency, bank accused of fraud over Schilling’s 38 Studios

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday charged Rhode Island's economic development agency and Wells Fargo with defrauding investors in the state's disastrous $75 million deal with 38 Studios, the failed video game company started by former Red Sox pitcher

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Singular politician Buddy Cianci to be laid to rest

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Buddy Cianci, the wisecracking politician who led the city of Providence during a turbulent and troubled six terms as mayor, will be laid to rest in an event as big as his personality. The former mayor will be carried through the streets of the city he