New England

Published
September 30, 2017

New Open Meeting rules taking effect in Massachusetts

Changes are in store for the state law that requires transparency on the part of governmental bodies.
Published
September 30, 2017

Lingering summer keeps salmon in Vermont lake

Scientists believe the spawning run will begin once autumn temperatures return for good.
Published
September 29, 2017

Damages in New Hampshire billboard defamation lawsuit set at $275 million

The defendant, whose billboard displays implied three businessmen were drug dealers, plans to appeal the verdict.
Published
September 29, 2017

Mayor of Dr. Seuss’ Massachusetts hometown blasts librarian

The school librarian rejected a gift of the author's books, which she called 'racist.'
Published
September 28, 2017

Ex-lawyer behind $46 million scheme fights restitution

The Rhode Island man used information from terminally ill people to collect their money.
Published
September 28, 2017

Worcester program will let drug buyers choose between arrest and treatment

Massachusetts officials aim to push lower-level offenders toward recovery.
Published
September 28, 2017

Woman says she kidnapped heroin-addicted daughter to get her treatment

She's sentenced in a Massachusetts court to a year's probation for trying to restrain her daughter and take her to Florida.
Published
September 27, 2017

Rhode Island town challenges state pot law

Smithfield wants to reduce the number of legal pot plants licensed growers can have from 12 to 2.
Published
September 27, 2017

Mount Washington beats record for hottest Sept. 26

Just a few weeks ago it was snowing at the 6,288-foot summit,
Published
September 26, 2017

Federal judge puts hold on deportation of Indonesians in New England

Most in New Hampshire and Massachusetts are Christians who fled religious persecution.

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