Blackstone Valley

Riverdale Mills sells 80 percent of its Aquamesh product to lobstermen in Maine, and to other markets around the world.

Eight destinations in Central Massachusetts, including Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester's EcoTarium, were among those receiving funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Business groups in areas like the Blackstone Valley are asking lawmakers to boost the state's commitment to renewable energy, arguing that clean power can be the modern-day economic driver for their regions.

Voters statewide approved a new law legalizing recreational marijuana last November, but cities and towns aren't waiting for the legalization of pot shops to go into effect before taking action to delay or ban indefinitely any such stores.

After a 20-year wait, Quinsigamond Community College is expanding into the Blackstone Valley with two initiatives.

The shopping center at 725 Grafton St. in Worcester this month underwent a facade renovation.

Through its compensation package and 100-percent employee ownership, Lampin Corp. of Uxbridge is focused on recruiting and retaining the strongest possible workforce.

New England's largest energy supplier and its dominant private water company will combine under a $1.67 billion agreement announced Friday, a move that gives the water company a local owner.

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission levied a $65,000 fine upon Plainridge Park Casino for repeatedly not complying with minimum security staffing requirements at the Plainville slots parlor.

A new bicycle repair station, with basic tools, a tire pump, and safety advice, was unveiled Tuesday in Worcester by local leaders.