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KODAK PHOTO PRINTING STATIONS STAND INSIDE A CVS/pharmacy store in Wyckoff, N.J. CVS reached an agreement with Connecticut for illegally dumping photo-processing chemicals into sewers. /

CVS fined for dumping photo-processing chemicals into Conn. sewers

HARTFORD – CVS Caremark Corp. agreed to pay $268,900 in fines to Connecticut after illegally dumping photo-processing chemicals into sewers that threatened local drinking...

Salazar announces streamlined permit process for offshore wind farms

NEW YORK - The United States will move faster to approve wind-power farms off the Atlantic Coast in an effort to attract investors and...
MACQUARIE INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS II, an investment firm, has acquired two gas-to-energy facilities, including the existing plant at the Central Landfill in Johnston. The company will proceed with a planned expansion of the Johnston facility, pictured here. /

Macquarie closes $25M buy of LFGTE facilities in Johnston and Calif.

(Updated, 3:15 p.m.) PROVIDENCE – Macquarie Infrastructure Partners II, an infrastructure investment fund, finalized the acquisition of two landfill gas-to-energy facilities in Johnston and Brea,...

Cape Wind power-purchase deal approved by Massachusetts DPU

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Monday approved a power-purchase agreement between National Grid and the developer of the wind farm proposed...
CVS Caremark is recalling a line of reusable bags that contained elevated levels of lead, Tampa Bay Online reported Friday. /

CVS recalls reusable bags after tests reveal elevated levels of lead

TAMPA – CVS Caremark Corp. is recalling its 99 cent, green reusable bags after tests revealed that the bag contained elevated levels of lead,...

N.Y.-based transporter settles oil-spill case

BOSTON – An oil transporter and its affiliates agreed last week to pay a portion of federal and state damages claims for an oil...

Fairhaven will receive a portion of preservation grants

BOSTON – Fairhaven will receive some of the funding announced last week to help Massachusetts municipalities preserve 880 acres for recreation, drinking water aquifers,...
NEW LIFE: A rendering of the Commonwealth Landing project, which is inhabiting the former Quaker Fabric home. /

Plans to convert former Quaker Fabric Corp. on the rebound

Plans to convert the former Quaker Fabric Corp. headquarters in Fall River to luxury apartments and retail are progressing, with the first commercial tenant...

Mass. golf history preserved at Norton museum; special room for Ouimet

Francis Ouimet was America’s first golf hero. As an unknown 20-year-old amateur and former golf caddie, who taught himself how to play, he won...

Allens Ave waterfront development plan faces new scrutiny from mayor-elect

A vision nurtured by Mayor David N. Cicilline to redevelop the Providence waterfront along Allens Avenue could face rough waters as a new mayor...
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