New England

Published
November 23, 2017

Leftover lead fishing tackle still poisoning N.H.’s loons

Although a 2016 state law prohibits its sale and use, the aquatic birds continue to be at risk.
Published
November 22, 2017

World War II veteran, 90, gets medal for role in fighting fire 71 years ago

He asked the veterans service officer in North Attleborough for help acquiring it so he could pass it on to his children.
Published
November 21, 2017

Language of tribe that celebrated the harvest with Pilgrims is kept alive

Long-dormant Wopanaotooaok is being taught to children and adults even though no original speakers are alive.
Published
November 20, 2017

Government shuts down fishing group led by the ‘Codfather’

The commercial operations of Carlos Rafael – who was sentenced to prison in September – lose their approval to fish through 2018.
Published
November 20, 2017

1 dead, 2 escape from Braintree house fire

Firefighters put out the blaze but found the victim still inside.
Published
November 18, 2017

Downeaster train hits car stuck on tracks; no one injured

The train was traveling from Portland to Boston when the accident happened in East Kingston, N.H.
Published
November 18, 2017

Rally of Boston conservatives draws protesters

The 'Rally for the Republic' event is held by conservative groups Resist Marxism and Boston Free Speech.
Published
November 17, 2017

Lawsuit including 3 Mainers claims CMP’s parent company conspired to inflate rates

The lawsuit, filed in Boston, says that Avangrid and Eversource Energy manipulated the region's supply of natural gas, causing price spikes.
Published
November 16, 2017

Student who threatened to kill 16 people kicked out of diversion program

The 19-year-old's threats led to 3 lockdowns and the cancellation of classes.
Published
November 16, 2017

Project to bring Canadian hydropower to New England gets federal approval

The Northern Pass project calls for a 192-mile line to bring Canadian energy to 1.1 million homes in southern New England.