New England News

MA – Sen. Edward Kennedy could make an unscheduled
appearance at this week's Democratic convention if his physicians give him the go-ahead. WAMC's Jill Rontey has more. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Springfield, MA – The state has added about 1,900 new workers in the past year even as Gov. Deval Patrick warns of possible budget cuts to help deal with a $1 billion deficit. WAMC's Jill Rontey has more. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

By Paul Tuthill

Northampton, MA – A former captain in the United State's Marines, who lives in Northampton Massachusetts, is campaigning to get more help for refugees from the Iraq war. Tyler Boudreau served 12 years in the Marine Corps before being honorably discharged in 2005. He recently traveled to Jordan where he investigated the humanitarian crisis first hand..

MA – Governor Patrick has signed a bill designed to more quickly deliver services to children with mental illness in Massachusetts. WAmc' Paul Tuthill has more.

Springfield, MA – Governor Patrick has signed a bill allowing
Funeral directors in Massachusetts to bury or scatter unclaimed cremated remains. WAMC's Paul Tuthill reports. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Springfield, MA – The city of Springfield and town of east Longmeadow have made a deal that officials say will help grow the regional economy in western Massachusetts WAMC's Paul Tuthill reports. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Boston, MA – Efforts to ban artery-clogging trans fats from restaurants statewide are gaining momentum. WAMC's Jill Rontey has more. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Springfield, MA – The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has begun construction on a new building in Massachusetts aimed at helping serve the state's growing immigrant Population. WAMC's Paul Tuthill reports. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. MA Immigration Services aims to better serve growing immigrant Population

Boston, MA – A judge who sent threatening letters to the Boston herald's publisher after winning a $2 million libel award will not work as a judge again in Massachusetts. WAMC's Paul Tuthill has more. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

MA – The IRS is trying to reach scores of retirees and disabled veterans who need to file tax forms to claim their economic stimulus checks. WAMC's Paul Tuthill has more. COPYRIGHT 2008 BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.