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Published
February 22, 2018

Massachusetts officials skeptical of safe injection sites

They spoke at a forum in Boston that is part of The Washington Post's 'Addiction in America' public discussion series.
Published
February 21, 2018

Vermont teenager charged in plot to shoot up high school there had recent ties to Maine

Jack Sawyer, 18, was living at a residential treatment facility in Morrill, near Belfast, and also was taking a class at York County Community College in Wells.
Published
February 20, 2018

Scientists say new buoy-less lobstering technology could save right whales

But lobstermen attending a recent hearing say the technology is too pricey and wouldn't clearly mark fishing territories.
Published
February 19, 2018

Bates is No. 1 college nationally for Fulbright recipients

With 23 student award recipients, Bates has produced more than any other liberal arts college.
Published
February 15, 2018

Underwater video shows marine life thriving around offshore wind farm

The video shows mussels and fish clustered around turbine bases off Rhode Island.

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Published
February 13, 2018

New Hampshire Powerball winner fighting for anonymity won’t have to wait for money

Lawyers for the $559.7 million ticket holder say she's losing $14,000 a day in interest as a court decides whether to make her identity public.
Published
February 13, 2018

Man charged with break-ins during funerals held on $25,000 bail

Authorities say Randy Brunelle robbed up to 8 homes while the residents mourned.
Published
February 13, 2018

Police: Mass. bus driver drove away from crash with students on board

The driver hit a tree, then backed into a second one.
Published
February 11, 2018

Harvard University names 29th president

Harvard's pick, Lawrence Bacow, was president of Tufts University for a decade. He takes over on July 1.
Published
February 8, 2018

In Vermont, you can send a puppy with chocolates for Valentine’s Day

The humane society in Brattleboro is offering 30 minutes of playing and cuddling with a puppy – with the option to adopt, of course.