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Monday, September 17, 2018

Season 8 Episode 151 | 29m 01s

Last week, the Merrimack Valley in Eastern Massachusetts was rocked by a series of gas explosions. The company involved, Columbia Gas, was also responsible for the 2012 gas explosion in Springfield. Carolee McGrath visits with Springfield business owners whose businesses have benefited since the opening of MGM Springfield. Meet Daily Hampshire Gazette's new Editor-in-Chief Brooke Hauser.

Aired: 09/16/18
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