Tourism Brings a $2 Billion Mixed Blessing to New England
A new breed of tourist, the Joe Tourist, is expected to bring more than 40 million visitors to six New England states this year, creating a $2 billion impact. Despite a nationwide downturn, executives say reduced budgets, shorter trips, and four day getaways could boost regional tourism.
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Bennington County Court Judges Named
Howard C. Estes and Clyde H. Bryant are named as Assistant Judges of the Bennington County Court. They will assist the court in recent governance tasks and judicial proceedings within the county.
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Education Today Heroin Use Grows Among Teen-Agers
Frederick H. Treesh reports rising heroin use among teens in city neighborhoods and suburbs. A Federal Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs spokesman notes cheaper, more available heroin near schools as teens push hard drugs in schools. The piece urges realistic drug education, strong school programs, student leadership, sharing addicts’ stories, and reporting heroin pushers to curb the trend.
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Extended Forecast for Boston Weather
UPI reports the extended forecast from the U S Weather Bureau for Saturday through Monday. Scattered showers or snow flurries expected in northern areas Saturday with a chance of rain in the south and rain or snow in the north on Monday. Lows likely in the 20s in the north and in the 30s in the south.
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