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Two missing New Hampshire inmates found, 1 in Maine

by Associated Press September 30, 2020September 30, 2020

Shawn Tarr, 44, who had walked away from his job site on Aug. 29, was found in Parsonsfield.

Nation & World, New England

Reward of $15,000 offered to help solve longtime string of arsons in Vermont town

by Associated Press September 28, 2020September 29, 2020

More than dozen fires have caused more than $4 million in property damage.

Nation & World, New England, News

Criminal charges filed in case of Massachusetts veterans’ home where 76 died of virus

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press September 25, 2020September 25, 2020

This may be the first criminal case in the country brought against those involved in nursing homes during the pandemic.

Nation & World, New England

Vermont marijuana sales bill done; governor to ‘take a look’

by associated Press September 23, 2020September 23, 2020

The state Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a compromise bill.

Nation & World, New England

Former eBay workers who sent spiders to couple to plead guilty

by associated press September 23, 2020

Federal prosecutors say the four workers sent spiders and cockroaches to intimidate a Massachusetts couple who ran an online newsletter highly critical of the auction site.

Nation & World, New England

Pence’s airplane returns to New Hampshire airport after striking bird

by AAMER MADHANI Associated Press September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

The White House says the pilot returned Air Force Two to the airport out of caution.

Nation & World, New England

Navigational system for river planned for Kittery shipyard

by Associated Press September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

The system is designed to provide real-time information on weather and waterway conditions.

Nation & World, New England, News, Politics

How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week

by Targeted News Service September 13, 2020September 12, 2020

A vote to end debate falls short on an amendment that would allocate $500 billion to COVID-19-related unemployment benefits, support for businesses, and testing, prevention, and treatment programs at schools and elsewhere.