Gov asks SBA for loans to those hit by bombing

Gov. Deval Patrick has called on the U.S. Small Business Administration to provide some relief in the form of low-interest loans for small businesses and private nonprofits affected by the Boston Marathon bombings last week. In a letter, Patrick asked...

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Strike on horizon for utility workers

Union utility workers in Massachusetts and Rhode Island voted overwhelmingly yesterday to authorize a strike against National Grid, citing concerns over the utility's low staffing levels, inadequate storm responses and ongoing payroll issues. "This...

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Restored Victorian a treasure

This resplendent Queen Anne Victorian has been restored to its former glory with original period details and new custom cabinetry and woodwork. The six-bedroom house at 43 Abbot St. in Andover features beamed ceilings, restored pine floors, four wood-burning...

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Yankee Candle to sell 'Boston Strong' candles Yankee Candle is making a limited edition Boston Strong candle available online for pre-order now to honor the victims of the Marathon bombings. All net proceeds for the commemorative candle will be donated...

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Sporty Durango handles well

Choices are limited when shopping for a seven-passenger vehicle. A minivan can take care of the seating capacity, but factor in the need for cargo space, and towing capacity and suddenly you're shopping for a hulking SUV. The 2013 Durango meets these...

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Boeing says new battery system ensures 787 safety

TOKYO — Boeing Co.'s chief engineer for the 787 Dreamliner said Saturday that changes to the lithium-ion battery system are fully sufficient to ensure the aircraft's safety, although the company has been unable to find the cause of the original battery...

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Obama: Flight delay fix a 'Band-Aid'

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the congressional fix for widespread flight delays is an irresponsible way to govern, but he's prepared to sign the legislation that lawmakers fast-tracked. He says the bipartisan bill to end furloughs of air...

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Report finds solid growth in Massachusetts economy

BOSTON — A report by the University of Massachusetts and Federal Reserve Bank of Boston says Massachusetts's economy grew at a strong 3.9 percent rate in the first quarter of the year. The report says hiring increased in the January-to-March period,...

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Federal loan aid available for Back Bay businesses

Small Back Bay businesses affected by the Boston Marathon bombings now have access to low-interest federal disaster loans to help cover their losses. The U.S. Small Business Administration last night made the economic injury disaster loans available...

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Facebook: Breyer won't stand for board re-election

NEW YORK — Facebook says that venture capitalist Jim Breyer won't seek re-election to its board of directors. Facebook Inc. said Friday that Breyer, partner at Silicon Valley VC firm Accel Partners, will stay on until the company's annual meeting on...

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