Topic: Swampscott
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The Reformed Broker
Does good weather boost consumer spending?
In the warmest March on record, retail sales beat expectations. But shouldn't the boost have been bigger?
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As Cyber Monday approaches, Black Friday sets new records
Black Friday this year set new records for in-store and online buying. Despite high unemployment and a generally worrisome economy, nearly half of all Americans went shopping.
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Difference Maker
Her guiding principle when working with at-risk teens: Never, ever give up
Through project Roca (Spanish for 'rock') Mary Baldwin reaches out to teenagers in Massachusetts to keep them off the streets and out of jail.
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The New Economy
'Cash for clunkers' could wreck back-to-school spending
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Sea captains' logbooks reveal secrets of New England's fishing culture
Researcher Bill Leavenworth collects logs from the mid-1800s, which offer clues about yesterday's – and today's – cod stocks.
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