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Is your yard parched? Dry conditions are expanding in New England.

by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press July 19, 2018July 19, 2018

CONCORD, N.H. – Despite this week’s stormy weather, dry conditions are expanding in parts of New England and New York due to warmer-than-average temperatures. Large parts of the area are abnormally dry or enduring moderate drought conditions, according to data released Thursday from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Drought Monitor. Moderate drought also […]

Nation & World, New England, News

Poison parsnip causes severe burns, blisters on woman’s legs

by Associated Press July 18, 2018July 18, 2018

A Vermont woman was injured when she brushed up against the invasive plant that is also found in Maine.

Nation & World, New England

Massachusetts police officer, bystander killed in shooting

by SARAH BETANCOURT Associated Press July 15, 2018July 15, 2018

Officer Michael Chesna is shot multiple times and dies at South Shore Hospital.

Nation & World, New England

Red spruce is on the rebound in the Northeast as pollution controls pay off

by LISA RATHKE Associated Presss July 11, 2018July 11, 2018

The environmental recovery from acid rain isn’t all occurring at the pace of of the red spruce, however.

Nation & World, New England, News

Massachusetts land-trust case alarms Native Americans across the country

by PHILIP MARCELO and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press July 4, 2018July 4, 2018

Two dozen tribes write letters in support of legislation to enshrine the Mashpee Wampanoag’s land status.

Local & State, Nation & World, New England

Cannabis legalization in New England a slow burn

by BOB SALSBERG Associated Press June 30, 2018July 1, 2018

In Massachusetts, retail sales can start July 1 but no stores have been licensed yet due to community resistance and lack of marijuana testing facilities.