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The Parent Report
What are the motives behind teen bullying? Doctor Elizabeth Englander at the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State College has done extensive research on bullies and bullying...
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New Bedford Pier Power
New Bedford is getting a $1 million federal grant to make its working waterfront more environmentally friendly. The grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will be used to install electric...
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Republican Address 09/18/10
Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) demanded a “full up-or-down vote” from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on several GOP fiscal proposals in this week’s Republican address. He specifically noted House...
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Report Gives Wind Power Big Boost
BOSTON (AP) — A new study says wind has the potential to supply nearly a quarter of New England’s power within the decade. But massive grid upgrades would be needed to handle that much more wind...
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Strong Wind Leaves Thousands Powerless In NH
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Electric company officials say high winds have damaged power lines and caused outages for more than 22,000 customers in southern and central New Hampshire. Public Service of...
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Lexington Solar Company To Get $150 Million From Federal Government
BOSTON (AP) – The U.S. Department of Energy has offered a conditional $150 million loan guarantee to a Massachusetts company that’s developing a dramatically cheaper way to produce the silicon wafers...
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EnerNoc Helps Companies Reduce Power Consumption
BOSTON (CBS) – The New England power grid is straining to keep up with demand, but we may not hit a record for power usage. The work of a Boston technology company may be one reason why. WBZ NewsRadio...
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Norwell Selectman Frustrated With National Grid’s Response
NORWELL (CBS) – It was not quite business as usual in Norwell Monday. The Town Hall lost power, just like many homes. There was just one phone line working and that line has been ringing off the hook,...
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How Smaller Utility Companies Kept The Lights On After Irene
HINGHAM (CBS) – “I had to reset the coffee pot that’s all.” Ken Cerny’s power only flickered during Sunday’s storm. He’s got some brush to clean up but plenty of hot coffee thanks to the Hingham...
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Post-Irene Power Outages Down To About 10,500 In Mass.
BOSTON (CBS/AP) — About 12,000 Massachusetts electric customers are still without power after Tropical Storm Irene, but most are expected to be back on line before the holiday weekend. National Grid...
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NightSide – Patrick Mehr Joins Dan Rea To Discuss Municipal Utility Choice
BOSTON (CBS) – Is It Time For A Municipal Utility Choice? Patrick Mehr, of the Massachusetts Alliance for Municipal Electric Choice, says absolutely. He joins Dan in studio to talk about the benefits...
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NightSide – The Power Company Executives From National Grid, NSTAR, PSNH and...
BOSTON (CBS) – Marcy Reed, President of National Grid, Penni Conner, VP of Customer Service for NSTAR, Martin Murray, Senior Corporate News Representative for PSNH, and Alec O’Meara, Media Relations...
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NightSide Weekend Commentary – Why Do We Keep Having Massive Power Outages?
Boston (CBS) – In this Weekend Commentary, Dan Rea wants to know why we continue to have massive power outage events. Originally broadcast October 5th, 2011. Download: 11-11-5-comment.mp3
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NH Utility Company Warns Customers About Credit Card Scam
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire’s largest utility company is warning its customers about a scam that involves being asked to open a new credit card account in order to keep their power on. Public...
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National Grid Extends Grace Period For Non-Paying Customers
BOSTON (CBS) – National Grid is giving a little more leeway to customers struggling to pay their bills. When it comes to shutting off power for non-payment, the company will extend its grace period for...
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EnerNOC Expands Presence In New Zealand
BOSTON (CBS) -EnerNOC is expanding its presence in New Zealand. The deal allows the Boston-based energy management company to start operations on New Zealand’s south island. EnerNOC President David...
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New Jersey Company Buys Salem Harbor Power Station
BOSTON (AP) — A 60-year-old coal-fired power station in Salem that was headed for closure has been purchased by a New Jersey-based power company, which plans to replace it with a natural gas-fired...
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Mass. Updates Rules For Wood Burning Power Plants
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts officials have adopted final regulations for the state’s biomass energy industry. Officials say the new rules are designed to set a high standard for the wood burning power...
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Bird Blamed For Knocking Out Power In Waltham
WALTHAM (CBS) – A bird is being blamed for knocking out power to about 1500 people in Waltham on Saturday. NStar says the bird came in contact with two separate power lines on Russell Street, causing a...
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New York City Still In The Dark, Subways Flooded After Hurricane Sandy
NEW YORK CITY (CBS) – Most of the water has receded in Lower Manhattan, but the damage has crippled the vital part of the city. Residents described the scene as “surreal.” As night fell Tuesday, the...
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Save On Those Fixed Expenses
BOSTON (CBS) – Fixed expenses are those things in our financial lives that we absolutely need to purchase. Save On Those Fixed ExpensesWBZ NewsRadio 1030playpause Owning your home: If you have a...
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Nantucket Still Feeling Effects From Blizzard
NANTUCKET (CBS) — Nantucket residents are still struggling with snow cleanup and power outages following Tuesday’s massive blizzard. Crews worked to restore power lines on Union and Francis Street....
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