document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/national-grid-tries-to-hike-its-rates?fromrss=1' target=_blank>National Grid tries to hike its rates</a><br />A proposal by National Grid to increase the average residential customer's utility bill by 5.5 percent next year has come under scrutiny by the state Attorney General's office.");
document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/our-appreciation-stretches-from-hawaii-to-massachusetts?fromrss=1' target=_blank>Our appreciation stretches from Hawaii to Massachusetts</a><br />Even though the total amounts to less than 2/3 of 1 percent of the Fiscal Year 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill signed into law by President Obama last week, the $668 million allocated to continue the recovery from Hurricane Katrina will make a world of difference in Mississippi.");
document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/thunderstoms-unleash-lightning-rain-in-mass?fromrss=1' target=_blank>Thunderstoms unleash lightning, rain in Mass.</a><br />A man has been struck by lightning and traffic problems reported as thunderstorms move across Massachusetts.");
document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/lightning-strike-destroys-mass-church-steeple?fromrss=1' target=_blank>Lightning strike destroys Mass. church steeple</a><br />Lightning has struck a historic eastern Massachusetts church, damaging its roof and destroying its steeple.");
document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/senate-bill-fines-people-refusing-health-coverage?fromrss=1' target=_blank>Senate bill fines people refusing health coverage</a><br />Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.");
document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/massachusetts-environment-boss-wants-comprehensive-study-of-biomass-plants?fromrss=1' target=_blank>Massachusetts environment boss wants comprehensive study of biomass plants</a><br />This is for &quot;Flowers in my Hair&quot;: Let's not only ... Quick! Shut the Gate, the horse got out! Better ... Not saying for or against This type of study sho... PLEASE NOTE: In paragraph 7 of this article, Ener... So, Ms Sheehan doesn't want additional studies or ... Bowles has been bought and sold.... View all comments Published: Thursday, June 25, ...");
document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/western-massachusetts-officials-see-rescue-in-meal-tax?fromrss=1' target=_blank>Western Massachusetts officials see rescue in meal tax</a><br />Battered by cuts in local aid, municipal leaders in Western Massachusetts are licking their lips over the possibility of raising additional revenues for government from a new local tax on restaurants.");
document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/two-more-h1n1-deaths-reported-in-mass?fromrss=1' target=_blank>Two more H1N1 deaths reported in Mass.</a><br />Two more deaths in Boston have been linked to H1N1, bringing the total number of H1N1 related deaths to four in Massachusetts, health officials announced Wednesday.");
document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/mass-teacher-found-with-student-pleads-not-guilty?fromrss=1' target=_blank>Mass. teacher found with student pleads not guilty</a><br />A former Massachusetts schoolteacher who was found with a student at a West Virginia motel has pleaded not guilty to rape.");
document.write("<br><br><a href='http://www.topix.net/state/ma/2009/07/mitt-romneys-return-to-mass-statehouse-recalls-tidy-tenure?fromrss=1' target=_blank>Mitt Romney's return to Mass. Statehouse recalls tidy tenure</a><br />One by one, potential 2012 Republican presidential candidates are fading away or facing challenges.");