The recommendations aimed at protecting right whales must now go through an approval process that could be contentious.
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Posted inNew England, Politics
Seth Moulton, Massachusetts congressman, joins 2020 presidential race
The Democrat is now the third political figure from Massachusetts to enter the crowded field.
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Posted inBusiness, New England
Offshore wind developers to invest $4.5 million in Rhode Island
The developers – and state officials – hope the investment will transform the state into an industry leader.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Wild bee species critical to pollination on the decline in New England
The cause of the decline of these lesser known species of bees is not known and not all species in New England are declining.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News
South Portland-Montreal pipeline pitched as alternative route for CMP line
Rep. Chris Kessler, D-South Portland, offers an emergency bill suggesting the Portland Pipe Line corridor replace the controversial route now proposed.
Posted inHealth, Lifestyle, Maine, New England, News, Politics
In health care debate, price control techniques weighed
Massachusetts lawmakers are zeroing in on prescription drug prices as part of their latest attempt to rein in soaring health care costs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Maine Crime, New England, News
Law contradicts contractor who denies responsibility for roofer’s fatal fall
Shawn Purvis, who’s charged with manslaughter, says he can’t force workers to follow federal safety standards on his job sites. The state labor department and a roofing industry group say that flies in the face of federal law and regulations.
Posted inNew England
Avalanche danger increases day after man’s death
The Mount Washington Avalanche Center’s forecast for Friday says human-triggered avalanches remain possible.
Posted inNew England
One person dies during Mount Washington avalanche
The Mount Washington Avalanche Center said there was a moderate danger of avalanches in the area Thursday.
Posted inNation & World, New England
New Hampshire poised to repeal death penalty
The New Hampshire Senate has voted to repeal the state’s death penalty, sending the bill to Republican Gov. Chris Sununu.