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Massachusetts governor declares state of emergency amid influx of migrants seeking shelter

by STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press August 8, 2023August 8, 2023

Gov. Maura Healey has asked the federal government for financial help and expedited work authorizations to allow the new arrivals to more quickly start earning a living.

Nation & World, New England, News

Obamas’ personal chef drowns near family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard

by Associated Press July 24, 2023July 24, 2023

The search for the missing paddleboarder started Sunday after reports from a fellow paddleboarder that he had struggled on the surface, went under and didn’t resurface.

New England, News

Boat crashes into jetty on Cape Cod; teen found dead in water

by Associated Press July 23, 2023July 24, 2023

State police say a 17-year-old girl has died in a boating accident on Cape Cod.

Business, Maine, New England, News

Much debated hydropower transmission corridor to be renegotiated because of cost increases

by DAVID SHARP and STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press July 13, 2023July 13, 2023

Maine lifted its stop-work order nearly 2 months ago but construction has not yet resumed on the project.

Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

RFK Jr. candidacy ‘the last thing’ Biden wanted, pundits say

by Matthew Medsger Boston Herald (TNS) July 4, 2023July 5, 2023

Political observers expect the scion of the powerful political family to win the first Democratic primary contest in New Hampshire.

Nation & World, New England, News

Massachusetts couple celebrating 50th wedding anniversary are stabbed to death

by STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press June 26, 2023June 27, 2023

The bodies were found in a home in Newton when the couple failed to arrive at church Sunday morning, police said.

Nation & World, New England, News

Massachusetts guard member pleads not guilty to posting classified documents

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

Jack Teixeira is accused of sharing classified documents about Russia’s war in Ukraine and other national security topics on Discord, a social media platform popular with people playing online games.