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Friday, April 28, 2017
 
10-year high for workplace deaths in Mass.
 
A construction worker in Sutton, a chef and caterer in Hudson, and a pizza delivery driver in Bellingham were among the 13 Central Massachusetts workers who died on the job last year, as workplace deaths hit a 10-year high statewide.
 
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Drone racing coming to Fitchburg
 
The world's only professional drone racing organization will compete in Fitchburg this summer, giving the North Central city a chance to introduce itself to millions of people around the world.
 
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Workers acquires insurance firm
 
In an effort to expand its portfolio of financial services, Workers Credit Union has acquired a local retail insurance agency.
 
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How Trump's tax plan could affect Massachusetts
 
President Donald Trump on Wednesday released the skeleton of his plan to revamp the federal tax code, a plan that the White House referred to as "the most significant tax reform legislation since 1986 and one of the biggest tax cuts in the American history."
 
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Kennedy CHC head appointed to Blue Cross foundation board
 
One of Worcester’s longest-serving community health leaders was appointed to the board of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation.
 
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Mass. receives $12M opioid grant to boost outpatient treatment
 
Massachusetts is the recipient of an $11.7-million grant to bolster the public health response to the opioid epidemic.
 
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Holy Cross' greenery pays off
 
Holy Cross' painstaking efforts to maintain a lush campus inside the city landscape have paid off with accolades and student interest.
 
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Brewpub wanted in Marlborough
 
The Marlborough Economic Development Corp. wants to attract a brewpub to the city's downtown, and has launched a marketing campaign to cast a wider net.
 
Reliant will vote May 9
 
The board of trustees at Reliant Medical Group will likely decide the physician group's fate at its May 9 meeting. Reliant is in talks to be acquired by OptumHealth, a Minnesota-based division of United Healthcare, a national insurer and health management organization. 
 
Veteran-owned, manufacturing businesses recognized
 
The Massachusetts branch of the U.S. Small Business Administration recognized two local companies as businesses of the year. Worcester information technology services provider Machado Consulting won for veteran-owned business of the year, and Darmann Abrasive Products of Clinton won small business manufacturer of the year. 
 
 
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Sources: Reliant Medical to be acquired
 
 
Workers claim wage theft at 145 Front St. development
 
 
Worcester businessman pleads guilty to evading tobacco taxes
 
 
Dell EMC loses trademark case
 
 
Texas logistics provider expands to Shrewsbury
 
 
MWCC to pay students to take summer classes
 
 
Creating a walkable Worcester
 
 
Grant program seeks to expand efficient energy use
 
 
UMass Medical School laying off 65
 
 
 
 

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