Friday, July 16, 2010

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Friday, July 16, 2010

WMECo proposes 8% hike for residential customers
Western Massachusetts Electric Co., which refers to itself as WMECo, said it is asking the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to allow it to increase its electric distribution rates, starting Feb. 1.

Red Sox exec questions RI plan for Schilling loan
Boston Red Sox executive Jeremy Kapstein says he has serious questions about the viability of a plan by Rhode Island to offer a video game company owned by former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling a $75 million loan guarantee to move to the state.

Logan looks to raise comfort level with full-body scanners
In March, Logan International Airport installed the first of 450 full-body scanners being deployed at security checkpoints around the country this year, and now the airport is vying to become the first to make them less controversial.

Upromise talks up back-to-school
With the back-to-shopping season getting underway, Upromise wants to remind consumers that its rewards program is a good way for them to earn money for a college savings account.

Vohra Wound Physicians taps athenahealth
Athenahealth Inc., a Watertown company that provides electronic medical records services, said it has been hired by Vohra Wound Physicians.

Ben & Jerry's plans freebie scoops for the Hub
A Ben & Jerry's promo will have a "scoop truck" handing out free samples in Greater Boston for much of August.

Inverness Medical changes name to Alere
WALTHAM -- Diagnostics company Inverness Medical Innovations Inc. said it changed its name to Alere Inc.

Mullen unveils more Olympus videos
Boston ad agency Mullen is breaking new online video for its client Olympus, a camera brand.

$1.8m spent on Mass. casino lobbying
Casino and gambling interests have flooded Massachusetts with nearly $1.8 million in lobbying dollars during the first six months of the year as lawmakers weighed bills that would legalize casinos and slot machines.

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Thursday, July 15, 2010

American Science gets $7.3m US government order
American Science and Engineering Inc. said it received a $7.3 million order from the US government for vans that provide mobile screening systems.

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