Public health officials say a Rhode Island man has tested positive for the potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus eastern equine encephalitis.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Police preparing for controversial “straight pride” parade
Police in Boston are bracing for large crowds during this weekend’s parade, which is expected to draw a large counter protest.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
No gun or intruder found after Vermont Statehouse lockdown
Authorities say a report of a person with a gun led to a lockdown of some government buildings in Vermont’s capital for at least four hours Friday, but no intruder or weapon was found.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Some states, towns skeptical over proposed opioid settlement
Some state attorneys general and local governments are skeptical of a proposed settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma over its role in the nation’s opioid addiction crisis.
Posted inNew England, Outdoors
Hikers urged to be aware during fall hunting season
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is offering advice to outdoor enthusiasts.
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Mosquitoes in Vermont test positive for West Nile virus
A pool of mosquitoes collected in Essex is the first this year to test positive.
Posted inBusiness, New England
Connecticut seeks bids for 2,000 megawatts of off-shore wind
Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont says it will mark the largest authorization by load by any state in the region.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Man killed, 3 injured in 4 separate Boston shootings
At least one man has been arrested, police say.
Posted inNation & World, New England
Car crashes into Connecticut deli, killing 2 pedestrians
The driver was extricated and sent to Yale New Haven Hospital with undisclosed injuries, police say.
Posted inLife & Culture, New England
Beacons of possibility: Light stations offer accommodations to travelers across the country
About 70 light stations are available for lodging in 18 states, Puerto Rico and Canada.