Vote Paves the Way for FiOS TV - The Ultimate Home Upgrade for TV Service Delivered Over the Nation's Most Advanced All-Fiber-Optic Network GROTON, Mass., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents of Groton are a major step closer to having a real choice for their cable television services, thanks to a newly approved agreement authorizing Verizon to offer its FiOS TV service via the most advanced all-digital, fiber-optic network straight to customers' homes. The Groton Board of Selectmen on Monday (June 29) granted a cable franchise to Verizon, authorizing video choice for thousands of households here. The board's authorization brings to 97 the total number of Massachusetts communities where Verizon's FiOS TV is or will soon be available. "We are thrilled to bring FiOS TV, an outstanding alternative for video entertainment, to residents in Groton," said Donna Cupelo, Verizon region president for New England.

By Scott Waltman, American News, Aberdeen, S.D. May 13--GROTON -- Work to build new power lines that would serve a Keystone Pipeline pump station in Day County would begin later this year if the state Public Utilities Commission grants permission for construction.

By Hiroko Sato, The Sun, Lowell, Mass. Dec. 11--Some people see fishing as a way to enjoy a gorgeous shoreline with a summer breeze in their faces. Others do it for the sport, the challenge of landing the big one, even through winter's chill.

By Hiroko Sato, The Sun, Lowell, Mass. Aug. 19--GROTON -- Alan Ackerman knows taking a boat out on beautiful Lost Lake in front of his house isn't as relaxing as it sounds. The weeds have taken over the lake this summer like he has never seen in the 24 years he's lived here, Ackerman says.

By Scott Waltman, American News, Aberdeen, S.D. Nov. 17--A local company is working to set up a new wireless network in the Aberdeen area.