Taunton NewsLocal news for Taunton, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.US House approves protection for LNG-linked Massachusetts river- July 18, 2008 The US House of Representatives late Wednesday approved a bill that would give Massachusetts' Taunton River protection under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 and effectively bar developers from building ...http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/us-house-approves-protection-for-lng-linked-m... Dog racing opponents win high court legal battle- July 16, 2008 Opponents of dog racing in Massachusetts are hailing a decision by the state's highest court today that clears the way for a dog racing ban proposal to appear on the November ballot.http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/dog-racing-opponents-win-high-court-legal-bat... Taunton nursing home evacuated after gas leak- July 15, 2008 Fire officials evacuated about 48 residents from a local nursing home after they were exposed to carbon monoxide gas Tuesday morning.http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/taunton-nursing-home-evacuated-after-gas-leak... Court rejects challenge to dog-racing initiative- July 15, 2008 The state's highest court has rejected a challenge by dog track owners who wanted to eliminate a November ballot question that asks voters whether to ban dog racing in Massachusetts.http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/court-rejects-challenge-to-dog-racing-initiat... Unhealthy ozone levels forecast for Western Massachusetts- July 15, 2008 By GEORGE GRAHAM ggrahamrepub.com SPRINGFIELD - The National Weather Service, warning of potentially unhealthy levels of ozone, has issued an air quality alert.http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/unhealthy-ozone-levels-forecast-for-western-m... Not In Barney Frank's Backyard- July 13, 2008 You've heard it all before the price of energy is going through the roof and a little relief would be much appreciated.http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/not-in-barney-franks-backyard?fromrss=1 It's a Match: Bristol Bank Tries Insurance 'Partnership'- July 11, 2008 By Laura Schreier Taunton-based, $1.1 billion-asset Bristol County Savings Bank has bought a 51 percent interest in one of the region's largest insurance agency this week - but it's keeping insurance sales at ...http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/its-a-match-bristol-bank-tries-insurance-part... Strip club debate haunts Fall River revitalization- July 9, 2008 As an older city striving for revitalization, Fall River has some valuable assets.http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/strip-club-debate-haunts-fall-river-revitaliz... Special collectibles often take circuitous route- July 7, 2008 Collectors can tell you strange stories about how an antique or collectible will come in and out of their lives until at last it finds a home with them.http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/special-collectibles-often-take-circuitous-ro... Storms feel like Florida Forecasters agree- July 5, 2008 No, Bostonians, you haven't stumbled into Florida. The weather has just felt that way in the past week or so, when almost daily bursts of thunderstorms have interrupted otherwise tranquil, if humid, afternoons.http://www.topix.net/city/taunton-ma/2008/07/storms-feel-like-florida-forecasters-agree?fr... |