On Page One
DELIVERING THE NEWS — AOL’s hyperlocal news chain Patch.com has entered the MetroWest market in a big way.
PRICE PRESSURE — The cost of cotton hits home in Central Massachusetts.
ON THE RISE — Profits at local publicly traded firms may not mean much for the U.S. economy.
News & Analysis
HISTORIC REHAB — Construction at the Linwood Mill in Northbridge is slated to begin later this month.
CARBS-A-PLENTY — Worcester-based Boston Donut is setting up a second shop in North County.
IOU — Local small businesses are increasingly saying no to personal checks.
NEGATIVE ENERGY — Contractors bristle at the state’s efficiency program for homeowners.
Special Focus: Meetings & Golf Guide
GET TOGETHERS — Meeting planners are forced to get creative with event agendas.
PACKAGED DEALS — Local golf clubs offer new deals to keep membership numbers up.
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Small Business Corner
