The action leaves 29 states with a death penalty, but in 4 of them, governors have issued moratoriums on capital punishment.
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New Hampshire sues companies over ‘forever’ chemicals
The potentially toxic chemicals are widely used in pizza boxes and fast-food wrappers and other consumer packaging.
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Whales get stressed out, too, and their mouths might tell us how much
Whales experiencing more chronic stress are less likely to reproduce, and they can become more susceptible to disease – a bad combination for populations that are perilously low.
Posted inLocal & State, New England
Gas prices down a bit more in northern New England
The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Maine was $2.78.
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After shark attacks, is Cape Cod ready for tourist season?
Tourist season on Cape Cod is opening this Memorial Day weekend with uncertainty after last year’s two shark attacks.
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Fugitive got the 15,000 Facebook ‘likes,’ but breaks vow to surrender
Torrington police say Jose Simms has seven arrest warrants and is being sought as a fugitive after failing to appear in court.
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Portland’s search for a new police chief is down to 3 finalists
Acting Chief Vern Malloch, South Portland Lt. Frank Clark and former Manchester Chief David Mara will be interviewed by city leaders and community members before City Manager Jon Jennings selects the top candidate.
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Vermont man guilty of murder in wrong-way crash, jury says
A Vermont jury on Wednesday found a wrong-way driver who claimed he was on a secret mission guilty of murder in the deaths of five teens.
Posted inLocal & State, New England
Fugitive says he’ll surrender if people ‘like’ wanted poster
A Connecticut police department lieutenant described the challenge as difficult but doable.
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Body found at New Hampshire shore identified as missing Maine man
A positive identification hasn’t been made, but an Eliot, Maine, man has been missing since April 27.