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Neighbors of Seabrook nuclear plant want better monitoring of cracks in foundation

by Julia McCue September 25, 2019September 25, 2019

Regulators extended Seabrook’s operating license through 2050 earlier this year, despite calls to delay.

Business, Nation & World, New England, News

Massachusetts temporarily bans sale of all vaping products

by STEVE LeBLANC September 24, 2019September 24, 2019

The governor of Massachusetts is declaring a public health emergency and ordering a 4-month ban on the sale of vaping products in the state.

Nation & World, New England

Massachusetts groups sue over fast-tracked deportations

by Erica Nitschke September 23, 2019September 24, 2019

Massachusetts immigrant rights activists are arguing the Trump administration’s expansion of deportation powers violates due process rights.

Nation & World, New England

Investigators say fire at timber company was accidental

by Erica Nitschke September 23, 2019September 24, 2019

A fire at Vermont Timberworks on Saturday evening was caused when waste materials spontaneously ignited in a dumpster because of the warm temperatures and humidity.

Nation & World, New England

Dozens arrested, drugs seized in Merrimack Valley drug probe

by Erica Nitschke September 23, 2019September 24, 2019

Investigators seize 31 pounds of fentanyl, 11 pounds of heroin, 64 pounds of cocaine and arrest 38 people on federal drug offenses and more on state charges.

Nation & World, New England

After Amazon packages found in Massachusetts cemetery, police become delivery drivers

by Erica Nitschke September 23, 2019September 23, 2019

Police are investigating how about 20 packages addressed to Burlington residents turned up in a cemetery.

Business, New England, Uncategorized

Over $2 million awarded to Connecticut seaweed, shellfish projects

by Allison Busemeyer September 22, 2019September 23, 2019

The funding is part of the National Sea Grant College Program, which focuses on marine research and sustainable development of marine resources.

New England, News, Uncategorized

Transplant recipient’s donor face now failing

by Allison Busemeyer September 22, 2019

A woman who was severely burned in a domestic violence attack in Vermont is being evaluated for a possible second transplant at Brigham and Woman’s Hospital in Boston.