Blandford NewsLocal news for Blandford, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Consumers, Businesses in Western Massachusetts to Benefit From Verizon Broadband Expansion Project- February 28, 2008 "We have the best technology and workforce to expand broadband services to western Massachusetts. Our members are ready to deliver the innovative and reliable services that residents and businesses have come to expect, now and into the future." Residents and small businesses in western Massachusetts received some good news Thursday as Verizon announced it is expanding its High Speed Internet services to 23 additional communities in the region. via KVOA-TV Tucsonhttp://www.topix.net/city/blandford-ma/2008/02/consumers-businesses-in-western-massachuset... South County power outage explained- February 26, 2008 More than 16,000 customers in Southern Berkshire County were without power for up to four hours this morning after a high-voltage line failed, according to a spokesman for Western Massachusetts Electric Co. via Berkshire Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/blandford-ma/2008/02/south-county-power-outage-explained?fromrss... Man gets 3 years for heroin distribution- February 15, 2008 Leonard Stetz of Blandford will serve three years in state prison after pleading guilty to distributing heroin. via MassLive.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/blandford-ma/2008/02/man-gets-3-years-for-heroin-distribution?fr... Police and commuters cope with slippery roads- February 13, 2008 "The roads are still very slippery, the side streets especially" State police report multiple accidents this morning as commuters cope with a slippery mix of snow, slush and ice. via MassLive.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/blandford-ma/2008/02/police-and-commuters-cope-with-slippery-roa... |