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UMass boosts student financial aid

BOSTON - The University of Massachusetts has announced that it is boosting financial aid for students by $25 million this academic year to a record high $158 million.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:35:08 GMT)

7 arrested in 5-state burglary probe

PUTNEY, Vt. — Police say seven people are facing charges in connection with about 100 burglaries in five states. About 30 of the burglaries happened in New Hampshire. Four suspects have been arrested in Vermont, one is at-large and two others are in custody in New Hampshire on unrelated charges.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:16:31 GMT)

Possible Esplanade improvements

BOSTON – Do you have some bright ideas on how to beautify Boston? The Esplanade Association would love to hear from you. The association will hold a meeting at the Boston Public Library this Thursday.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:08:18 GMT)

Piccadilly Pub restaurants closing

Several locations of a local chain restaurant are shutting their doors. A sign has been posted on the front door of a number of Picadilly Pub restaurants across the state, saying the business is temporarily closed.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:40 GMT)

Lawrence reopens fire station

LAWRENCE — More than two years after budget cuts forced it to close, the Historic Fire Station No. 6 in Lawrence is going back into service.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:53:07 GMT)

Mass. may take part in foreclosure deal

BOSTON – Massachusetts is considering participating in a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuse.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:46:06 GMT)

Tot's uncle arrested on unrelated charge

WATERVILLE, Maine – There's a new twist surrounding the family of a missing toddler from Maine. Ayla Reynolds' uncle is facing an assault charge that investigators stress is unrelated to the little girl's disappearance.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:22:51 GMT)

Billboards seek tips on missing toddler

WATERVILLE, Maine - A New Hampshire-based group is putting up billboards with a goal of spreading the word about a missing toddler from Maine. The group Lost N Missing reached out to the family of Ayla Reynolds with the idea of putting the $30,000 reward and police contact information on billboards.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:13:51 GMT)

Court for 14 arrested after Super Bowl

BELCHERTOWN, Mass. - Fourteen people arrested during a post-Super Bowl disturbance at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst are expected in court to face charges including disorderly conduct and failure to disperse.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:10:42 GMT)

DiMasi moved to federal prison in NYC

BOSTON - Former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi has been transferred from a federal prison in Kentucky to one in New York City.

(Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:33:04 GMT)