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If the New Hampshire primary is now the buzz of the state, local businesses hope it will also be a boon.
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If the New Hampshire primary is now the buzz of the state, local businesses hope it will also be a boon.
U.S. Sen. Scott Brown criticized fellow Republicans in the House of Representatives for voting against legislation that would have prevented a Social Security payroll tax increase for 160 million workers on Jan. 1.
The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development is encouraging residents to shop at smaller stores in support of local businesses for its Small Business Saturday promotion.
Senator Scott Brown is urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to move quickly to bring some kind of jobs bill to the floor of the Senate for a vote.
State Senator Steven Tolman, the new leader of the state AFL-CIO, says he will resign his legislative seat after the Senate votes on the casino gambling bill.
If shoppers are so intent on saving money, why are so many making these little mistakes that can add up big?
Business confidence is at a low ebb, and spectacles like the all-out partisan warfare being wallowed in by both parties don't help the situation.
On one hand, you have those who are terrified, and on the other, those who see an opportunity. And it's all based on their ages.
According to the latest financial security index from Bankrate.com, more people are cutting back on their spending.
A Lot of baby boomers are betting on the value of their home to help get them through retirement. But the money they were banking on might not be there.
I have a constructive suggestion for the Congress and the White House that could help the situation – do nothing.
New England apple growers are hoping for the best as Hurricane Irene approaches.
The economy has taken a toll on many areas of the country and the game of golf is no different as fewer people are playing.
The recent economic volatility has only compounded a problem many face in the workforce. They are unhappy in their jobs but they feel trapped by the poor job market.
Texas Governor Rick Perry blew a kiss to Mitt Romney after the two traded barbs on their jobs record.
U.S. housing officials are reopening the bidding on contracts to administer a key federal affordable housing program in Massachusetts.
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While Obama is celebrating his 50th birthday, there is plenty of evidence that his re-election campaign may be an uphill battle.
In relation to the trillion dollar estimates made by both the Senate and the House,what was the longshot figure that the stock market lost over the past week? My feeling is that the trillions lost in the market exceeded the trillions that the Senate and House were squabbling about. - Stan
According to a new report, economic growth in Massachusetts has outpaced the nation for four consecutive quarters.
The Massachusetts' congressional delegation is protesting a warning from a major credit rating agency that they might downgrade the credit ratings of several municipalities in the state. Moody's Investors Service announced it would review the possible downgrade of U.S. municipalities and other institutions due to the indirect effects of the possible downgrade of federal government bonds because of the ongoing impasse over the federal debt limit. Moody's has listed 162 local governments in 31 states.
The Boston Gay Men's Chorus is preparing for one of the biggest concerts of the year. They'll soon perform with the Boston Pops for the orchestra's annual Pride Night Celebration.
Nestled on the edge of Brookline and Boston, Leverett Pond is usually an ample spot to observe nature, but right now the shores of the pond are lined with dead fish
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts have officially made history by becoming the first in the U.S. to unionize.
Tributes are pouring in as communities honor and remember a Boston firefighter who died in the line of duty, battling a three-alarm blaze over the weekend.
Freeman Johnson is only of only 11 Pearl Harbor attack survivors who are still living.
Veteran Boston firefighter Robert "Bobby" Kilduff Jr. died Saturday night after falling from the third floor of a Dorchester home while battling a large fire.
Rideshare drivers in Massachusetts have officially made history by becoming the first in the U.S. to unionize.
Tributes are pouring in as communities honor and remember a Boston firefighter who died in the line of duty, battling a three-alarm blaze over the weekend.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
Freeman Johnson is only of only 11 Pearl Harbor attack survivors who are still living.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
In a vibrant Salem neighborhood, public art transforms everyday streets into a living museum at the Punto Urban Art Museum.
Renowned for her coastal-inspired artwork, artist Deidre Tao's art can be found in galleries and homes around New England.
With over 100 sculptures woven into the mountainside, the Andres Institute of Art is New England's largest outdoor sculpture park.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
After months of speculation, a critical day in A.J. Brown trade talks is one week away.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown earned All-NBA second-team honors, the league announced on Sunday.
The Red Sox took the lead against Minnesota, but couldn't hold on as the teams played a rainy series finale in Boston.
Trevor Larnach matched his career-high with four hits, Taj Bradley allowed one run over five innings in his return from a chest muscle injury and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Saturday for their ninth win in 13 games.
Sofia Huerta and Maddie Dahlien scored and the Seattle Reign snapped Boston Legacy's five-game unbeaten streak with a 2-1 victory on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.