Explosions rock Massachusetts chemical plant

New England

Published
February 13, 2020

Explosions rock Massachusetts chemical plant

Authorities said there is no public health threat resulting from the blasts at the building in Newburyport.
Published
February 12, 2020

Authorities identify woman stabbed to death at Timberland headquarters

Robert Pavao, 20, of Berwick is charged in the slaying of Catherine Heppner, 46, in New Hampshire on Sunday.
Published
February 12, 2020

Girls sue to block participation of transgender athletes in Connecticut

They argue in a federal lawsuit that including transgender athletes in girls' sports doesn't create a level playing field.
Published
February 12, 2020

Massachusetts sues Juul over e-cigarette marketing tactics

Attorney General Maura Healey's office said the nation's biggest e-cigarette maker is responsible for 'creating a youth vaping epidemic' with deceptive advertising tactics designed to lure in teen users.
Published
February 11, 2020

Teacher unions: Children terrified by active shooter drills

The report recommends schools focus on training teachers on how to respond to an active shooter rather than drilling kids.
Published
February 11, 2020

In midnight primary vote, Dixville Notch goes for Bloomberg

The former New York City mayor got 3 of the tiny town's 5 votes – and he wasn't even on the ballot.
Published
February 10, 2020

Imprisoned former school dean pleads not guilty to gang charge

Convicted of shooting a student he recruited to deal drugs, he is accused of working with fellow gang members from behind bars to try to identify a police informant in his case.
Published
February 5, 2020

In N.H., Biden casts top rivals as a risk for party that wants to win

The former vice president is escalating his criticism of Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg as he faces questions about his campaign's viability.
Published
February 3, 2020

Project seeks to convert dairy farm manure to natural gas

It could reduce the amount of methane, a greenhouse gas, from agriculture as well as providing farmers with a new revenue stream.
Published
February 1, 2020

Officials confirm 1st case of coronavirus in Massachusetts

Health officials say a Boston man has tested positive.