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  • Man checking emergency alerts on his smartphone

    Get emergency information on your smartphone

    Android and iPhone users: download a free app to receive local emergency and disaster information from the Mass. Emergency Management Agency.

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  • A man catches a fish while ice fishing in Massachusetts

    2013 outdoor recreational licenses available

    Purchase your 2013 hunting, sporting, fishing, & trapping license online, at any walk-in license vendor location, or at the MassWildlife District office.

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  • Shopping at a winter farmers market

    Support Mass. farmers & buy locally this winter

    Find winter farmers markets near you and learn where you can buy local turkeys, cranberries, wine, maple syrup, vegetables, and cheeses.

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  • People ice skating at a DCR rink

    Indoor ice skating rinks

    Ice skating is a great activity for people of all ages and you don't have to wait until the local lakes and ponds are frozen to participate.

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Resources to help you find a job in 2013

Finding a job can be difficult, so Massachusetts offers a number of programs and services to help job seekers find work.  Massachusetts One-Stop Career Centers connect workers and employers through job fairs and workshops, while the office of Labor and Workforce Development offers detailed job hunting information, including tips on writing a resume and cover letter, interviewing and networking, as well as career planning advice. The state also offers a variety of training opportunities for job seekers to obtain the education and skills needed for good paying jobs and careers. Additionally, special Section 30 Training Benefits programs exist for the unemployed.